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Today’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day: FCTA’s DFMM Puts Finishing Touches To Preparations

Today’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day: FCTA’s DFMM Puts Finishing Touches To Preparations

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…
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AFCON Semis: Morocco Sail Into Home Final As Bounou Denies Nigeria In 4-2 Shootout Win

AFCON Semis: Morocco Sail Into Home Final As Bounou Denies Nigeria In 4-2 Shootout Win

At the expense of Nigeria, Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on penalties, beating the Super Eagles 4-2 in the final shootout after their semi-final ended goalless after extra time,on Wednesday night. Yassine Bounou saved two spot kicks for the tournament hosts, keeping out Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi’s efforts. Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali denied Hamza Igamane with the first save of the shootout, but it proved to be in vain. Youssef En Nesyri stepped up to convert Morocco’s fifth penalty, sealing victory and a first appearance in the AFCON final since 2004, when they lost…
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Exclusive! Horror Tales From Wike’s FCTA, As 40,000 Employees Prepare For ‘Mother Of All Strikes’ Over Poor Welfare

Exclusive! Horror Tales From Wike’s FCTA, As 40,000 Employees Prepare For ‘Mother Of All Strikes’ Over Poor Welfare

*I've Served Under Several Past Ministers, I've Never Seen Anomalies As These, Director Laments *Staff Members Offer Shocking Details Of Working Conditions *Wike's Team, Labour Meet Today By Felix Durumbah,Abuja Moving to stave off a looming strike over appalling staff welfare conditions, authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have called a meeting today with leaders of FCTA labour unions. People&Politics , which is a keen follower of developments inside FCTA, exclusively gathered that the meeting, described as vital, is scheduled for 2pm and will be attended by handpicked top shots of the Administration. It is billed to hold in…
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Olaosebikan Emerges as Rallying Point for APC’s 2027 Push in Oluyole

Olaosebikan Emerges as Rallying Point for APC’s 2027 Push in Oluyole

Chief Kehinde Olaosebikan, former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, is fast re-establishing himself as a key driver of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s grassroots resurgence in the local government, as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Speaking at the APC Unity Rally held in the Olomi area of Oluyole, Olaosebikan outlined a deliberate strategy anchored on voter mobilisation, party expansion, and internal cohesion, which he said would significantly boost support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates in the next election cycle. According to him, electoral success is built from the grassroots…
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Trump ‘Unafraid To Use Military Force On Iran’, White House Says

Trump ‘Unafraid To Use Military Force On Iran’, White House Says

Donald Trump is “unafraid to use military force on Iran” the White House said on Monday as the Iranian regime faced widespread unrest across the country. Speaking to Fox News, the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said that although diplomacy remained Trump’s “first option”, he was “unafraid to use the lethal force and might of the United States military if and when he deems that necessary." “Airstrikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for the Commander-in-Chief,” Leavitt continued, adding: “He’s made it quite clear he certainly doesn’t want to see people being…
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Real Madrid Sack Alonso After Just Seven Months, Arbeloa Is Replacement

Real Madrid Sack Alonso After Just Seven Months, Arbeloa Is Replacement

Xabi Alonso has left his job as coach of Real Madrid, only seven months after arriving for his first day at the club’s Valdebebas training ground. A brief statement announced his departure “by mutual consent” on Monday evening after Madrid’s 3-2 defeat in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona the previous night. He will be replaced, at least in the short term, by his former Real Madrid and Liverpool teammate and friend Álvaro Arbeloa, who was coach of Castilla, Madrid’s B team. Alonso had been on the edge over the last month, with the defeat at Liverpool…
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2027: Folarin, Ajimobi, Adelabu, Alli, Oyo APC Leaders Vow To Mobilize Record Votes For Tinubu

2027: Folarin, Ajimobi, Adelabu, Alli, Oyo APC Leaders Vow To Mobilize Record Votes For Tinubu

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have resolved to mobilise a record number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, signaling an early and coordinated consolidation of party structures across the state. The resolution was made on Monday during the continuation of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour jointly organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in collaboration with the Oyo State chapter of the APC, covering Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East and Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituencies. The tour was jointly led by former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi; Oyo…
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Tax: Nigeria’s ‘Reset’ Is A Gamble, Great In Theory But People Are Bracing For The Impact In Their Pockets

Tax: Nigeria’s ‘Reset’ Is A Gamble, Great In Theory But People Are Bracing For The Impact In Their Pockets

By Cheta Nwanze Let's not mince words. Nigeria’s new tax regime, which landed on our heads this January, is the most ambitious attempt to reshape the state since, well, since the last time someone had a “bright idea” in Abuja. They’re calling it a “generational reset”. From where I sit, and from where millions of Nigerians actually sit – in traffic, in market stalls, in offices – wondering how to make ends meet, it feels more like a grand, high-stakes gamble. The economists and the “Africa rising” brigade are nodding sagely. The rest of us are checking our pockets and…
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2027: S’East Stands Solidly Behind Tinubu -APC Govs, Leaders, Stakeholders

2027: S’East Stands Solidly Behind Tinubu -APC Govs, Leaders, Stakeholders

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East geopolitical zone have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. They justified their decision, saying that pragmatic politics based on bridge-building, partnership, and aligning with the centre to sustain the gains accruing from the Tinubu administration had become imperative for the Igbo nation. They vowed to mobilise massive votes for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The APC top shots said they are committed to promoting a collective rather than any individual's interest, pointing out that the latter option was…
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2027: Oluyole LG‘ll Triple Its Votes For President Tinubu -Former LG Boss Olaosebikan Pledges

2027: Oluyole LG‘ll Triple Its Votes For President Tinubu -Former LG Boss Olaosebikan Pledges

*Lauds Folarin, Party Leaders On Unity Rally A former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has pledged that Oluyole Local Government will triple its votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensure that all the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates win convincingly in the local government in 2027. "Politics is local. And I want to say that in addition to the mammoth crowd you see here today, we are working assiduously to see that more eligible voters register; that more registered voters collect their voters’ cards and, most importantly, at the appropriate time…
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