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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Oyo State have declared the party as the dominant political force in the state, insisting it is now fully united, repositioned to reclaim its strongholds, deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, and dislodge the opposition from the Agodi Government House. Former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, made the declaration in Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the grand finale of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. He spoke alongside other party leaders. Describing Ibadan North as an APC…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government (FG) to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah also stressed the need to learn from the scars of division and internal conflicts in the nation’s history in order to build a more united and secure society, saying that “peace and safety must be protected by restraint, dialogue, and shared responsibility.” Mbah took the position on Thursday, 15 January, during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Okpara Square,…

*Payments Not Enough, We've 18-Point Demand, Employees Say *Security Bosses Invite Labour Leaders By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Apparently accurately reading the mood and body language of the about 40,000 workforce who are intent on pressing ahead with a strike threat over alleged poor welfare and service conditions, authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA),led by FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, have caved in to some demands of the irate workers. The staff members, under their umbrella Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), had last week issued a 7-day ultimatum to Wike seeking immediate resolution of their 18-point long-standing statutory welfare and…

*Police Trust Fund, Firms Train 100 In Coal City By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state’s newest environmental cleanliness and sustainability assets, insisting that a clean city is a healthy and competitive place ready for growth. Equipment unveiled include 10 brand new waste compactors, seven automated street sweepers, and 200 modern dumpsters. Unveiling the new assets at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, Mbah, who was…

By our reporter All is set for today's 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. When People&Politics visited the venue to monitor preparations, from a safe distance as security was tight at the iconic Eagle Square venue, it was observed that arrangements were been concluded for the annual event designed to celebrate Nigerian's fallen heroes. Staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Management and Maintenance (DFMM) were spotted putting finishing touches to preparations to ensure a hitch-free celebration. The environment around the Eagle Square and National Arcade was noticeably sparkling, appearing spick and…