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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About 2108 civil servants in Benue State this week completed promotion interviews as part of another move by the state government to motivate its workforce through career progression. The interview was organized by the State Public Service Institute, Makurdi, in collaboration with Office of the State Head of Service. The promotion interview was for the years 2025, 2026 and the 2024 supplementary interview. Director General (DG) of the Institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande, who spoke before commencement of conduct of the interview, warned all invigilators not to do anything capable of compromising the expected high standards. The…

The Publisher, Management and Staff of People&Politics hereby extend our warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah all over Nigeria. You have successfully observed the holy month of Ramadan and for this, Almighty Allah will wear a crown of glory on you all. On behalf of millions of our readers spread across the world, we wish you happy Eid-el-Fitri.

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan, Sylvia Kodilichukwu,Enugu, Sam Tyav, Makurdi President Bola Tinubu has led the nation's leaders to extend warm greetings to Nigeria's Muslims on the occasion of Eid el-Fitri, which holds today. In his message yesterday, President Tinubu called on Muslims to use the Eid el-Fitr and offer prayers for peace and prosperity to prevail in the country. Tinubu’s message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He charged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which emphasise piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. “As…

*From Boko Haram Insurgency To Growing ISWAP Threat, Kidnapping Crisis, Unchecked Violence In Our Rural Communities By Heavily Armed Bandits, Nigerians Are Dying Daily While Those In Power Continue To Feast, He Says *'Nigerians Must Refuse To Accept Terrorism As Norm' The latest Global Terrorism Index ranking, which places Nigeria among the most terrorised nations in the world, has incurred the ire of presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi. Reacting in a statement shared on his X handle today, the popular politician described the report as a painful indictment of failed leadership, noting…

*Donates Food, Other Items To Thousands In 14 LGAs By John Bassey, Zamfara Milk of human kindness flowed freely from Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Alhaji Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, as he distributed Sallah packages containing food and non-food items to thousands of families across the 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Zamfara State. The gesture is to help families in need celebrate tomorrow's Eid el-fitr with joy and smiles on their faces. Danfulani's kindness underscored his unwavering commitment to uplifting the conditions of the vulnerable, particularly widows, the less privileged, orphans and other members of…