Blog - Page 27 - People&Politics

Aug

26

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

My Scorecard, Fresh Social Contract With FCTA NUJ Members, By Re-elected Chairman Ngozi Ufomba

News

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja The good works she had done in her first term in office spoke for her as Ngozi Uloma Ufomba has been re-elected unopposed for a final tenure as Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The polls, which held recently inside National Assembly Quarters, Apo, Abuja, also involved those for members of a new Executive Council (Exco) for the chapel, one of the most vibrant in FCT Council of NUJ. Others elected were Amechi Paul Obiora, as Vice Chairman; Innocent Mbanugo, Treasurer; Elaigwu Abigail Ngohile, Assistant Secretary; and Madugu Hauwa…

Aug

25

2026

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Multi-Grammy Award-Winning ‘Jolene’ Crooner/Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dead At 80

Entertainment

"Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/"Oh, I'm begging of you please don't take my man/"Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene/"Please don't take him even though you can" These are the opening lyrics of one of the most popular songs of all time, from the hit song Jolene by American superstar songstress Dolly Parton. Most Nigerians and others aged 35 and above will be mourning the death of the world-famous country music legend whose demise was announced today. Dolly, as she was fondly called, was aged 80. Her family announced the devastating news in a video posted to social media. “I am representing the Parton…

Aug

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Ahead 2027: Nigerians Need To Hear, Question Tinubu Over his Performance So Far, Speaking Through Hirelings Undemocratic -Peter Obi’s Spokesman

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*'If the President Believes He Has Performed Well, Let Him Come Before Nigerians And Say So Himself. Let Him Explain The Economy. Let Him Explain The Hardship Confronting Families. Let Him Explain His Policies' *The 2027 Election Not Ceremony To Be Performed By Proxy. It Is A Contest For Leadership Of Over 200 million Nigerians, Those Seeking The Mandate Must Have Courage To Stand Before The People, Answer Their Questions, And Defend Their Records, The Media Office Says By Taju Adegoke The media office of presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has raised posers over what…

Aug

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Distraught Parents Of 44 Abducted Borno School Children Request Meeting With Gov, Zulum Reassures Of Release Efforts

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has disclosed that the Federal and Borno State governments are working closely to ensure the safe rescue of school children abducted from Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area (LGA) of the North-Eastern state. The governor stated this during a meeting with parents of the abducted children at Government House, Maiduguri, the state capital. The meeting was convened at the request of the parents, who have been calling for urgent action from the authorities, according to a statement made available to People&Politics by Zulum's media aide, Abdulrahman Buindi. Zulum…

Aug

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Wike Felicitates Muslims At Eid-el-Maulud

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has extended his warm felicitation to the Muslim Ummah (faithful) in FCT and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), today. In his official message to residents, the Minister highlighted the core virtues of the Holy Prophet’s life and teachings, describing Eid-el-Maulud as a sacred period for deep reflection on peace, compassion, sacrifice, patience, tolerance, and fellowship. A press statement by Deputy Director, Press, in the Office of the Minister, Mrs. Rabi Musa Umar, which disclosed these, added that Wike emphasized…

Aug

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Wike Felicitates Muslims At Eid-el-Maulud

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has extended his warm felicitation to the Muslim Ummah (faithful) in FCT and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), today. In his official message to residents, the Minister highlighted the core virtues of the Holy Prophet’s life and teachings, describing Eid-el-Maulud as a sacred period for deep reflection on peace, compassion, sacrifice, patience, tolerance, and fellowship. A press statement by Deputy Director, Press, in the Office of the Minister, Mrs. Rabi Musa Umar, which disclosed these, added that Wike emphasized…

Aug

25

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Gwagwalada Command Smashes Its Way To Victory In FCT Directorate Of Road Traffic Services T/Tennis Tourney

Sports

By Kalu Emetu & Lucky Amuta Their routine is not all about traffic control and the rigidity of discipline associated with effective service delivery, values that define them well. Perhaps unbeknownst to many, officers and men of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) (more popularly called VIO) of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), are great sportsmen and women too. The all-round potentials of the personnel glittered like a million stars during a table tennis tournament organized by the leadership of the Directorate recently. After the exciting flurries, the rising and falling tensions of backspins, smashes, sidespins and topspins, Gwagwalada…

Aug

24

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

JUST IN! US Rolls Out ‘Unprecedented Sanctions’ To Cripple Iranian Regime, Tehran Dismisses ‘Same Failed Tactics’, Vows Retaliation Against Gulf Nations Supporting Washington

Foreign

"We are launching an economic onslaught against Iran’s financial connections around the globe. Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.” With these words, the United States (US) today announced a bouquet of what it described as crushing economic sanctions designed to bring the regime in Iran to its knees and possibly ignite a regime change through civil protests. But, ahead of the sanctions rollout, Tehran vowed to retaliate against any Gulf of Persia country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose the sanctions against it,saying firmly that Iran would…

Aug

24

2026

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Delta Politician Awani Drums Support For Tinubu, Applauds Tompolo’s Efforts

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*Slams Obi, NDC Local Leaders Over Primary By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri A key supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) and chieftain of PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Barrister Esimaje Awani, has commended High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemukpolo (alias Tompolo) for what he described as his unending support for Tinubu’s quest for a second term in office. According to him, President Tinubu has performed greatly in his first tenure in positively touching the lives of Nigerians. Barrister Awani, a prominent politician, in an exclusive interview with People&Politics in Warri, Delta State, described Tompolo as a household name in the country, noting that…

Aug

24

2026

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Nigerians, Others To Pay About N140m Fee For US H-1B Skilled Worker Visa In Proposed New Regulation

Foreign

The United States (US) today unfurled a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that President Donald Trump first imposed last year, but has been blocked by the courts. The proposed new fee is $103,265 (about N140 million). The H-1B program allows US employers to hire foreign workers with training in specialty fields and offers 65,000 visas annually, with another 20,000 for workers with advanced degrees, approved for three to six years. The existing $100,000 fee ‌first imposed by Trump in a temporary proclamation last year, vastly raises…