People&Politics

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it described as "unsubstantiated and reckless allegations" by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, March 24, and made available to Peopleandpolitics.net, faulted recent claims made by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, alleging that Gov. Fubara had ties to militant groups responsible for attacks on oil infrastructure. HURIWA described the accusations as "a…

By Achadu Gabriel Kaduna New Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has called on religious leaders to unite to defend the rights of their followers. He admitted that collective action is key to overcoming challenges confronting the faith community. Rev. Hayab made the call when he received the leadership of the Christian Media Forum (CMF), led by its President, Comrade Jacob Onjewu Dickson, during a courtesy visit to his office on Monday, March 24. According to him, religious freedom is fundamental while unity among faith leaders is essential…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Anambra State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, and his Enugu State counterpart, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, met on Monday, March 24, to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively policing the two neighbouring states. The Commissioners identified the infiltration of criminals between both states as a major security challenge requiring urgent intervention to address the consequent violent crimes and activities of subversive criminal elements. As a result, they pledged to collaborate, share intelligence, and pool operational resources to combat violent crimes at the boundaries and within their respective states. In a joint statement sent by the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the promotion and conversion of 2,061 civil servants who participated in the 2024 promotion and conversation exercises in the South-East state. This was even as elated civil servants in the state expressed delight at the prioritisation of their welfare by the Mbah administration through the prompt payment of salaries and emoluments, improved working environment and capacity building. The developments were disclosed by an Chairman of Enugu State Civil Service Commission (ESCSC), Mr. Robison Odo, on Monday, March 24. “The Executive Governor of the state recently gave his approval…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has said there was no cause to call for a state of emergency in the North-Central State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (COS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula on Monday, March 24, disclosed that the governor was in charge and in full control of the state even as there was no unrest to warrant the declaration of state of emergency. The statement added: "The call for a state of emergency in Benue State is not purely vexatious but also a flagrant display of political opportunism. "It is evident…

By our reporter There are indications that a rocky terrain awaits promoters of a proposed mega coalition to oust President Bola Tinubu from power in 2027. Even some of the brains behind the project now acknowledge that pushing the President out of office will not be a stroll in the park as, right from the early stage of formation of the coalition, institutional hurdles have reportedly been placed on their path. Background To Coalition Recall that immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, had on March 10,2025 quit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and anchored his political…

By our reporter "If you overstay your U.S. visa, you could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States as well as criminal prosecution." In clear, no-nonsense language, the United States (US) warned visa holders of the severe consequences of overstaying their visa. The warning came today, March 24, from the US Mission in Nigeria in a statement. The US stressed that her Consular Officers have full access to individuals’ immigration history and any past violations, warning, sternly, that any excuse such as "honest mistake" is not acceptable. “Consular officers have full access to your immigration history and…

By John Bassey, Gusau Chairman and members of State Working Committee (SWC) of Zamfara State chapter of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) today, March 23, offered profuse appreciation to top leaders of the party for their various gestures of milk of human kindness to party members during the ongoing Ramadan. These top leaders include serving Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, several former governors, senators, and many other high networth personalities. The contributions were to ensure APC members in the state had a stress-free Ramadan and broke the fast daily with joy. The SWC also thanked them…