Felix Duru Mbah

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Further Strikes On Venezuela: Trump Wins, Gets More Powers From Senate

Further Strikes On Venezuela: Trump Wins, Gets More Powers From Senate

The US Senate has voted against a war powers resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without giving Congress advance notice. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana, who joined three other Republicans to advance the resolution alongside Democrats last week, flipped after they said they received assurances from the Trump administration. Earlier in the day, Young released a statement saying he “received assurances that there are no American troops in Venezuela” after speaking with secretary of state Marco Rubio, and that if Trump were to pursue “major military…
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Copa Del Rey: Arbeloa Starts Real Madrid Tenure, KOed By Div 2 Side Albacete

Copa Del Rey: Arbeloa Starts Real Madrid Tenure, KOed By Div 2 Side Albacete

*Los Blancos' Woes Pile Up *I Have Failed Lots Of Times In Life, With Knockouts More Painful Than This, Arbeloa Says For 20 minutes of Álvaro Arbeloa’s debut as manager of Real Madrid on Wednesday night, the fog came down and no one could see any football. For the other 70, they couldn’t either. Not from his team, at least. From Albacete Balompié, 17th in the second division, they witnessed something magical. An outrageous goal scored with single second to go was the perfect end to the greatest story they ever told, history made. When the final whistle went, Madrid…
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Mbah Rolls Out Compactors, Automated Road Sweepers, Others to Keep Enugu Clean

Mbah Rolls Out Compactors, Automated Road Sweepers, Others to Keep Enugu Clean

*Police Trust Fund, Firms Train 100 In Coal City By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state’s newest environmental cleanliness and sustainability assets, insisting that a clean city is a healthy and competitive place ready for growth. Equipment unveiled include 10 brand new waste compactors, seven automated street sweepers, and 200 modern dumpsters. Unveiling the new assets at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, Mbah, who was…
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Today’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day: FCTA’s DFMM Puts Finishing Touches To Preparations

Today’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day: FCTA’s DFMM Puts Finishing Touches To Preparations

By our reporter All is set for today's 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. When People&Politics visited the venue to monitor preparations, from a safe distance as security was tight at the iconic Eagle Square venue, it was observed that arrangements were been concluded for the annual event designed to celebrate Nigerian's fallen heroes. Staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Management and Maintenance (DFMM) were spotted putting finishing touches to preparations to ensure a hitch-free celebration. The environment around the Eagle Square and National Arcade was noticeably sparkling, appearing spick and…
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AFCON Semis: Morocco Sail Into Home Final As Bounou Denies Nigeria In 4-2 Shootout Win

AFCON Semis: Morocco Sail Into Home Final As Bounou Denies Nigeria In 4-2 Shootout Win

At the expense of Nigeria, Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on penalties, beating the Super Eagles 4-2 in the final shootout after their semi-final ended goalless after extra time,on Wednesday night. Yassine Bounou saved two spot kicks for the tournament hosts, keeping out Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi’s efforts. Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali denied Hamza Igamane with the first save of the shootout, but it proved to be in vain. Youssef En Nesyri stepped up to convert Morocco’s fifth penalty, sealing victory and a first appearance in the AFCON final since 2004, when they lost…
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Exclusive! Horror Tales From Wike’s FCTA, As 40,000 Employees Prepare For ‘Mother Of All Strikes’ Over Poor Welfare

Exclusive! Horror Tales From Wike’s FCTA, As 40,000 Employees Prepare For ‘Mother Of All Strikes’ Over Poor Welfare

*I've Served Under Several Past Ministers, I've Never Seen Anomalies As These, Director Laments *Staff Members Offer Shocking Details Of Working Conditions *Wike's Team, Labour Meet Today By Felix Durumbah,Abuja Moving to stave off a looming strike over appalling staff welfare conditions, authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have called a meeting today with leaders of FCTA labour unions. People&Politics , which is a keen follower of developments inside FCTA, exclusively gathered that the meeting, described as vital, is scheduled for 2pm and will be attended by handpicked top shots of the Administration. It is billed to hold in…
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Trump ‘Unafraid To Use Military Force On Iran’, White House Says

Trump ‘Unafraid To Use Military Force On Iran’, White House Says

Donald Trump is “unafraid to use military force on Iran” the White House said on Monday as the Iranian regime faced widespread unrest across the country. Speaking to Fox News, the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said that although diplomacy remained Trump’s “first option”, he was “unafraid to use the lethal force and might of the United States military if and when he deems that necessary." “Airstrikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for the Commander-in-Chief,” Leavitt continued, adding: “He’s made it quite clear he certainly doesn’t want to see people being…
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Real Madrid Sack Alonso After Just Seven Months, Arbeloa Is Replacement

Real Madrid Sack Alonso After Just Seven Months, Arbeloa Is Replacement

Xabi Alonso has left his job as coach of Real Madrid, only seven months after arriving for his first day at the club’s Valdebebas training ground. A brief statement announced his departure “by mutual consent” on Monday evening after Madrid’s 3-2 defeat in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona the previous night. He will be replaced, at least in the short term, by his former Real Madrid and Liverpool teammate and friend Álvaro Arbeloa, who was coach of Castilla, Madrid’s B team. Alonso had been on the edge over the last month, with the defeat at Liverpool…
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2027: Folarin, Ajimobi, Adelabu, Alli, Oyo APC Leaders Vow To Mobilize Record Votes For Tinubu

2027: Folarin, Ajimobi, Adelabu, Alli, Oyo APC Leaders Vow To Mobilize Record Votes For Tinubu

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have resolved to mobilise a record number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, signaling an early and coordinated consolidation of party structures across the state. The resolution was made on Monday during the continuation of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour jointly organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in collaboration with the Oyo State chapter of the APC, covering Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East and Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituencies. The tour was jointly led by former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi; Oyo…
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Tax: Nigeria’s ‘Reset’ Is A Gamble, Great In Theory But People Are Bracing For The Impact In Their Pockets

Tax: Nigeria’s ‘Reset’ Is A Gamble, Great In Theory But People Are Bracing For The Impact In Their Pockets

By Cheta Nwanze Let's not mince words. Nigeria’s new tax regime, which landed on our heads this January, is the most ambitious attempt to reshape the state since, well, since the last time someone had a “bright idea” in Abuja. They’re calling it a “generational reset”. From where I sit, and from where millions of Nigerians actually sit – in traffic, in market stalls, in offices – wondering how to make ends meet, it feels more like a grand, high-stakes gamble. The economists and the “Africa rising” brigade are nodding sagely. The rest of us are checking our pockets and…
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