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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Headquarters of 82 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), has denied recent allegations (not in People&Politics ) that its personnel burnt homes, looted property, and harassed civilians in Umualumaku, Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. The Division's Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, in a press statement, said that the claims are not only false but also a calculated attempt to sabotage the Division's efforts. He advised the populace to kindly note that no soldier under the Division was involved in such misconduct, stressing that "our troops operate under strict adherence to the code…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The outgoing members of 2024 Batch "B" Stream Two of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have lauded the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on improved security and good governance in the state. This was even as they presented an Award of Excellence to the Isi-Uzo Council Chairman in recognition of what they described as his outstanding achievements in working with the governor to enhance security and promote rural transformation in the LGA. Recall that the Mbah administration initiated and completed the 21.7km Agu-Mgbuji-Ogbete road in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ekiti State Executive Council (SEC) has approved over N18.5 billion for various projects covering construction of roads, electricity supply, water, sanitation and hygiene, agriculture, security, among others. State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, said, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, July 31, that the approvals were given during a virtual SEC meeting held on Wednesday. Olatunbosun stated: “N10.115 billion was approved for the rehabilitation of 11.4-kilometres of roads and reconstruction of 6-kilometre Ita Ido - Ido-Ile - Okemesi - Ikoro road in furtherance of the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration’s commitment to proper…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A prominent son of Kaduna State, Pama John Auta, has deplored the current situation where three schools in the Southern part of the state - the Kafanchan campus of Kaduna State University (KASU), the state-owned School of Nursing, and College of Education, Gidan Waya --lack basic amenities. He further criticized the absence of access roads to the institutions. Auta, an opposition party stalwart from Narom village of Zonkwa Ward, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA), took the position in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen. Lamenting what he described as the dire state…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dissolved the State Executive Council, retaining only the office of Chief of Staff, which will now be occupied by former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Moses Atagher. Atagher, a seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, was announced as the new Chief of Staff with immediate effect at the close of the 12th Executive Council (Exco) meeting of 2025. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terso Kula, disclosed on Wednesday, July 30, that the dissolution affects only the Commissioners. Governor Alia expressed appreciation to the outgoing…

A Ghanaian District Court in Tema has sentenced a Nigerian to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for attempting to unlawfully acquire a Ghanaian passport. Named Mohammed Ogbona, alias Mohammed Alhassan, the man was also convicted on additional charges of unlawful entry and the fraudulent acquisition of a Ghanaian birth certificate and National Identification Card (ID). Presiding judge, Madam Benedicta Antwi, handed down the sentence after Ogbona pleaded guilty. He was fined 200 penalty units (GH₵2,400.00) or N349,722.65 each for attempting to obtain a Ghanaian passport and a National ID through false declarations. In default of payment, he is to…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has debunked allegations that it has replaced the car park at Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market, with new shops and extorted unsuspecting traders, overnight. It said the "misleading report" was published by a certain online blog and subsequently circulated on social media. State Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, said the claim was "entirely false, mischievous, and an intentional misrepresentation of an ongoing, well-planned redevelopment project." He said the Gbagi Market redevelopment effort was being spearheaded in phases by the state government, under the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Newly redeployed Commissioner for Information, Enugu State, Dr Malachy Agbo, has charged the ministry's staff members to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the public is informed professionally, promptly, and effectively about the numerous programmes and activities of the state government aimed at delivering good governance to the people. In his maiden meeting with the management and staff of the Ministry, Agbo emphasized that his posting was to enhance public awareness, enlightenment, and understanding of the numerous interventions of the state government across various sectors; programmes intentionally designed to improve the living standards of Ndi Enugu…