Author: People&Politics - Page 72

Jan

15

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

Gains Of UN Deputy Sec-Gen’s Visit To Nigeria

Opinion

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed has concluded a two-day official visit to Nigeria. She had a series of high-level meetings, including with President Bola Tinubu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda; senior government officials; President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Omar Alieu Touray; as well as the UN Country Team led by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed Malick Fall. The Deputy Secretary-General, accompanied by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative…

Jan

15

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

FG, Enugu Sign Host State Agreement For 2026 National Sports Festival

Sports

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Federal Government (FG) and Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to hold in the South-East State. The agreement, which was signed by Director-General (DG) of National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, for the FG, and Governor Peter Mbah, for Enugu State, on Tuesday, has awarded the state full hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF). Speaking at the signing ceremony at Government House, Enugu, Gov. Mbah thanked the Commission and other sports stakeholders for the confidence reposed…

Jan

15

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

Muslims, Christians Feared Killed,Villages Burnt Down, Churches, Pastor’s House Razed, Several Persons Missing As ISWAP Terrorists Hit 3 Chibok Communities

BREAKING

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Three villages in Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State lie in ruins with many persons feared dead and more missing following another devastating series of attacks by terrorists believed to belong to the Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP). At least three churches,including an EYN church, a pastor's house and an unspecified number of residential buildings also were reportedly burnt down by the rampaging terrorists. ISWAP is affiliated to the dreaded Boko Haram insurgent group. The attacks took place about 2am on Monday,locals said. Recall that Chibok was the scene in April,2014 of…

Jan

14

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

We’ll Overcome Our Security Challenges,Tinubu Assures Nigerians

News

By Oko Aba President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome its security challenges. He gave the assurance at the Regimental Dinner Night in honor of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja on Monday. President Tinubu, represented by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, reiterated his commitment to providing the military with necessary resources to tackle security issues, effectively. He commended the dedication and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces, including those who have paid the supreme price in the service of their fatherland, emphasizing that the challenges…

Jan

14

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

As Enugu Special Sittings Kick Off, State Govt Lauds Appeal Court, Counts Gains

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Attorney-General of Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, has commended the Court of Appeal for its commitment to improving the South-East state’s justice system. Dr. Udeh made the commendation during the commencement of special sittings of the Court of Appeal in Enugu. The special sittings are presided by President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. The special sessions involve 15 Judges of the Court of Appeal (JCAs) from various Divisions sitting in different panels from Monday to Friday to hear and conclude 80 appeal cases in the Enugu Division, for quick dispensation of…

Jan

14

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

Akpabio Rallies Senators Anew On Fixing Nigeria’s Numerous Challenges

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Fresh from the Yuletide break, President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged his colleagues to rededicate themselves to the task of fixing Nigeria. He made the appeal on Tuesday, January 14, in a welcome address entitled: 'Rising To The Greatness of Our Calling' which he read at the resumed plenary, after the break. The Senate President said: "As we embark on this new legislative year, I urge us all to accommodate in our New Year resolutions a renewed commitment to the service of our great nation, Nigeria. "Let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to…

Jan

14

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

Afenifere Congratulates Ohanaeze New Leadership,Extends Hand Of Fellowship

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated Ohanaeze Ndigbo on its successful election which ushered in a new Executive Council (Exco) to run the latter's affairs. A statement by Afenifere's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Tuesday, January 14, quoted its Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as expressing the organisation’s goodwill to Ohanaeze and its new President General (PG), Senator John Azuta-Mbata. The Afenifere leader prayed for a successful tenure for the new exco and assured the body of Afenifere’s readiness to work with ethnic nationalities, including Ohanaeze "for the betterment of our dear…

Jan

14

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

Makinde Swears In 48 Permanent Secretaries

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state Civil/Public Service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. He urged the Permanent Secretaries to work hand in hand with his government to achieve its vision of sustainable development of the state. The governor stated these at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital, shortly after the oath of office and allegiance were administered on them. Gov. Makinde described the event as historic, adding that the process…

Jan

13

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

Wike Bans Scavengers, Threatens To Charge Suspects With Attempted Murder, Economic Sabotage

News

By our reporter Official hammer came for markets patronized by used item scavengers, popularly known as 'panteka', and their patrons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, on Monday, January 13, banned such commercial outlets for two weeks. Scavenging was also banned anywhere within FCT. He said the ban will become effective from Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Henceforth, any scavenger caught in the business faces being charged with attempted murder or economic sabotage, the Minister warned. The Minister's Special Assistant on Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed these in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Wike…

Jan

13

2025

0 Comments

By People&Politics

2027: ‘Evildoers Recruiting Bandits,Kidnappers To Resume Bloodshed In Kaduna, No Vacancy in Govt House’

BREAKING

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State Government has revealed plans by those it called "conflict entrepreneurs" to plunge the North-Western state into fresh rounds of blood-letting, ahead of the 2027 general elections. It said the unidentified personalities were recruiting and funding bandits and kidnappers to trigger renewed bloody crises in the state in order to disparage the accomplishments of the State Governor,Uba Sani, who,it noted, had restored relative peace, security and calm to flashpoints across the state in just over a year of his assumption of duties. The state government reminded people of the state and others of the unrelenting…