Blog - People&Politics

Oct

21

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

FCT’s Area Council Services Secretariat Honours Retiring Director, Areo

News

By our reporter Colleagues, friends and family members converged on Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Area Council Services Secretariat (ACSS), Area 11, Abuja, to celebrate with its Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Dr. Sarah David Areo, who retired from service after 33 meritorious years of duty. She is aged 60. At a send-forth ceremony to mark her exit, they showered encomiums on Dr. Areo for her contributions to FCTA and the development of the nation's capital. Representing the ACSS Director of Administration and Finance, Mr. Olanipekun Omolola, the Director of the Department of Inspectorate, Planning and Monitoring, Arch.…

Oct

21

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

After Claiming Over 4,600 Lives In DRC, Ebola Lands In Nigeria

Health

*FG Places All Healthcare Facilities Nationwide On High Alert *One Person Affected In FCT, Admitted In Hospital, Isolated, Contact Tracing On 44 Persons Ongoing Federal Government (FG) has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following laboratory confirmation on Tuesday, 20 October. The patient, a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda, was admitted to a private hospital in FCT, where she received care for several days before the diagnosis was confirmed. She is currently in isolation and receiving medical care. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali…

Oct

20

2026

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PSG Beat Barca In Thrilling Match, As Nigerian-Fathered Ngumoha Inspires Liverpool In Comeback Win (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF ALL MATCHES PLAYED IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TUESDAY, 20 OCTOBER)

Sports

*Man City 'Destroy' AEK Athens *10-Man Atletico Madrid Survive Away Onslaught To Draw Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha scored superb individual goals as Champions League holders Paris St-Germain (PSG) overcame Barcelona in a breathless encounter at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night (Nigeria time). After starring in PSG's victory against Manchester City last week, Doue opened the scoring in the 38th minute in a half that saw both sides miss several clear chances. Teenage full-back Xavi Espart drew Barcelona level early in the second half with a rifled near-post effort, before PSG defender Lucas Hernandez powered in a towering…

Oct

20

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

As France-type Riots Hit Italy, Govt Replies By Ordering Soldiers To Streets

Foreign

*Paris Mulls Similar Response Italy’s government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and vowed a “firm response from the state” after protests against the cost of living descended into clashes with police, vandalism and looting. Further demonstrations are planned on Saturday. The government of the far-right Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, is also planning to swiftly approve tougher new security measures, including extending preventive detention for minors, cracking down on youth gangs and banning gatherings for people deemed a threat to public order, Italian media reported on Tuesday (today). In France, the Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, said today that some military…

Oct

20

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Tinubu Reconciles Warring Oyo APC Groups, Set To Reclaim Power In 2027 – Party

News

*Appreciates Senator Folarin's Input Too *Vows One Million Votes For Second Term-Seeking President By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disclosed that the electoral victory of its candidates in the 2027 general elections was certain and non-negotiable, as indications emerged on Monday that various reconciliation efforts being made by the leadership of the party have begun to yield positive results. “What political watchers described as icing on the cake of reconciliation was experienced on Monday, when former Senate Leader and the governorship candidate of the APC in the 2023 poll, Senator Teslim Folarin, broke…

Oct

20

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Engr Uche Agomuo: The US-Based Illustrious Son Of Ngwaland Bringing World-class Experience To 2026 Ngwa Day Symposium

Culture

By Ngozi Ufomba On Sunday, 27 December 2026, the Aba Sports Club, Abia State, will become a gathering point for sons and daughters of Ngwa for the 2026 Ngwa Day Symposium put together under the Chairmanship of High Chief Ubandilogu Nwaokoma. The symposium, themed 'Growth and Capacity Building: Empowering Nde Ngwa Economically', is one of the events lined up for the two-day Ngwa Day Festival presided over by Dr. Brightman Onyendi, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee. The august occasion is expected to bring together captains of industry, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, start ups, employers of labour, occupants of thrones of…

Oct

20

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

2027: INEC In Taraba To Conduct Mock Accreditation Exercise Nov

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*'We'll Be Fair To All' By Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its resolve towards ensuring free, fair, credible and transparent general elections in 2027, has restated willingness to conduct a mock accreditation exercise next month (November) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Taraba State, Sa'ad Umar Idris, stated this during a stakeholders' meeting on election readiness, PVC distribution and collaboration in the run-up to the elections. At the event, held late Monday at INEC headquarters in Jalingo, Idris disclosed that the purpose of the mock accreditation exercise was to ensure the smooth use of the…

Oct

20

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Support Group, Campaign Flow, Will Continue To Back Oborevwori, Tinubu, APC Candidates -DG

Politics

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri A political support group, Campaign Flow for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has renewed its commitment to returning the governor for a second term in office during the 2027 election. According to the group, the governor deserves a second tenure following what it described as his massive achievements in his first tenure. Director-General (DG) of the group, Dr. Bemigho Ofoeyeno in an exclusive chat with our correspondent in Warri, Delta State, said both the blind and the lame are aware of Gov. Oborevwori's achievements and what he will still do before the end of his first tenure. “Above…

Oct

20

2026

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Situation In France Deteriorates, Govt Slams Curfew, State Of Emergency Looms, Under-Fire Interior Minister Resigns, Rejected

Foreign

*Unions Call For Fresh Demonstrations, Strikes 5 Nov Partial curfews have been issued for a number of French cities, including parts of Paris, after the government admitted police had “lost control” during violent weekend protests around the country. French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday he was “fully resolved to restore public order” and had called for “local and partial” curfews if needed. There was “no question” of imposing a full curfew on entire cities, he said. His office later announced partial curfews from 8pm to 6am on Monday and Tuesday nights in four…

Oct

20

2026

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ENDORSEMENT: We Will Vote For You, Tinubu Too – Enugu ‘Keke’ Riders Assure Mbah

News

*As Gov Unfurls Operational Package For Them *State Govt Outlines Robust Plans For Agric Transformation *To Host 48th Annual General Meeting Of National Council on Agriculture and Food Security Nov By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu More support came for Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the Tricycle Riders Association in the South-East state endorsed him for a second term in office. The body cited improved security, road infrastructure, and provision of social amenities as their reasons for backing the governor. The association, popularly known as Keke Riders, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu, citing the Enugu–Onitsha Road; Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway; New…