People&Politics

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu, and Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna This appears to be a good season for some police officers as career promotions came their way, in a move seen as fitting reward for their hard work and dedication to duty. In Enugu State Police Command, spokesman of the Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Daniel Ndukwe, has been lifted to become a Superintendent of Police (SP). He was decorated by the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Kanayo Uzuegbu, and billionaire businessman/philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze. Another SP emerged in the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Borno state governor, former DSP Ashigar Baba Kulbu, who was…

For criticizing the President Bola Tinubu administration, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday alleged that his life is under threat. Recall that in his New Year’s Day message on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Obi lambasted Tinubu, alleging that “corruption has been deeply entrenched in government” even as he said “nepotism has become the norm on Tinubu’s watch." Furthermore, the LP standard bearer carpeted Tinubu over the prevailing hunger, inflation and socio-economic difficulties in the land. But, responding to Obi's viewpoint, during an interview with Arise TV, National Publicity Secretary of ruling All Progressives…

By Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta An Egba coalition group, Egba Lokan Agenda 2027, said it has not endorsed Solomon Adeola, senator representing Ogun West senatorial district, ahead of the 2027 governorship poll in the state. On December 29, 2024, Kayode Oladele, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state, South-West Nigeria, Kayode Oladele, praised the group for recognising Adeola, better known as Yayi, as one of Egba hopefuls to lead the state. One of the group’s founding members, Yemi Oke, had said Egba Lokan identified likely aspirants including Yayi; former Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole;…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The youngest presidential aspirant in the history of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nicholas Felix, has heaped praises on President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a leader fully prepared for the job and deeply committed to Nigeria’s progress. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ojo Moore of the Tinubu Media Centre (TMC) and made available to journalists on Monday. According to the statement, Felix spoke in response to a remark during an unrelated event by renowned columnist and former presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati. "After a meeting with the President at his residence…

By Sani Bala Karo, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State marked his 62nd birthday in a unique and reflective manner by visiting the grave of his late father, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf, at Dandolo graveyard in Kano,North-West Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawaki Tofa. The visit was a heartfelt moment for the governor as he paid tribute to the man who shaped his values and inspired his journey into public service. The late Yusuf was a prominent member of the regional parliament in Kaduna and a seasoned administrator known for…