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By Felix Durumbah The over two-year payment impasse between Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, and the Association of Indigenous Contractors of FCT, appears finally set for a happy ending. The contractors had consistently stated that they are being owed over N5.2billion by the FCT Administration (FCTA) for public welfare jobs executed by them. In the face of seeming unwillingness of the Minister to pay for the executed jobs citing alleged lack of transparency and need for accountability, the contractors took several steps to overturn what they described as an act of injustice. They wrote several letters…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Rector, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Dr. Henry Ojobo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the Och' Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo as Chancellor, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State. The Och' Idoma is a revered traditional ruler whose distinguished pedigree, depth of knowledge, and commitment to inter-religious harmony continue to inspire confidence across Nigeria and beyond. Dr. Ojobo, who was reacting to the installation of the Och' Idoma to the position of Chancellor, described the move as a thoughtful recognition of merit, integrity, and the invaluable contributions of traditional institutions to…

A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express crashed, Tuesday evening, at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, prompting an immediate response from airport emergency services. Four people were on board, and no fatalities have been reported so far. The aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ASR, was originally en route from Kaduna International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport when the crew declared an emergency, forcing a diversion to Owerri. The aircraft crashed in the approach area of Runway 17 around 8 p.m. local time. According to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), there was no post-crash…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A political support group, Enugu State Unity Forum (EUF), has initiated a grassroots sensitization and mobilization campaign in Enugu North Senatorial District for Governor Peter Mbah’s re-election in 2027. This was even as the group and the people of the Senatorial District re-committed to power rotation in the state, saying that Mbah would complete the turn of Enugu East Zone by 2031. Speaking during the inauguration of the Enugu North Senatorial District chapter of EUF at Nsukka Local Government Secretariat on Monday, the Forum’s Coordinator for Nsukka Zone and an associate professor, Ikechukwu Ibenekwu, said the…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ibadanland in Oyo State will be a bastion of religious freedom and tolerance where all religious adherents will be allowed to practice their religions without fear of molestation, intimidation and persecution "as in the days of our forefathers." Amid the prevailing climate of intolerance in parts of the country, the assurance was given by His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr,) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, when worshippers of Egungun Eleriko paid him a courtesy visit at Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan,the Oyo State capital. The assurance was contained in a press release issued and…

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Sorrow has engulfed Warri, Delta State, as a two-month-old baby was yesterday kidnapped by unknown gun men operating with a tricycle (popularly known as Keke NAPEP). Mrs Rita Oghale, mother of the child, told People&Politics that the incident took place along NNPC by-pass before the traffic light part of the oil city. According to the visibly distraught woman, she boarded the tricycle with two of her children (including the baby) at Shaguolor Junction to Airport road, with two male and female passengers already occupying the back seat. She recalled that at NNPC bypass by Delta Careers…