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Abuja Streetlights, Facilities Functioning Better Now

Abuja Streetlights, Facilities Functioning Better Now

"This town is truly beautiful at night now. Kai, the sight is so eye-catching. I'm pleased with this. Look at the streetlights on this street, all working perfectly; they weren't like this before. God Almighty bless the government agency that handled this." An obviously enthralled Emeka Felix uttered these words to his colleague as both leisurely trekked to the nearest bus stop at Apo Bridge from where they hoped to catch a vehicle to Mararaba, a bustling commercial hub in neighbouring Nasarawa State,where they reside. Time: 11.50pm. Mararaba, the closest Nasarawa town to Abuja, the nation's capital, is, barring gridlocks…
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BREAKING! As Madagascar’s Military President Is Sworn In, AU Hammer Falls

BREAKING! As Madagascar’s Military President Is Sworn In, AU Hammer Falls

Madagascar’s new military ruler will be sworn in as the country’s President on Friday, 18 October, 2025, the military said on Wednesday, 15 October, as the African Union (AU) suspended the island nation after a coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The Indian Ocean nation has been plunged into its worst political upheaval in years after the elite Capsat army unit assumed power on Tuesday, 14 October, moments after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina, who appeared to have fled the country as street protests escalated. It becomes the latest former French colony to fall under military control since 2020, after…
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Journalist Douglas Nnah In Line For National Peace And Media Excellence Award

Journalist Douglas Nnah In Line For National Peace And Media Excellence Award

Wave-making journalist and producer of the immensely popular Demsay Demsay News on rave broadcast station, Wazobia FM, Douglas Nnah, has been nominated for a prestigious award at the 6th National Entertainment and Peace Summit. The event is scheduled for 24 October, 2025, at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja. The nomination recognizes Nnah’s consistent commitment to using his media platforms to promote equity and justice, bridge the peace gap, and advocate for transparency, accountability, and fairness in governance at both national and sub-national levels. Reacting to the development, Nnah expressed gratitude to God, all listeners of Wazobia FM, particularly Demsay Demsay…
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2027: PDP Has Only One Gov Standing In SS/SE As Diri Defects To APC

2027: PDP Has Only One Gov Standing In SS/SE As Diri Defects To APC

*Speaker, 23 State Lawmakers, Murray-Bruce Too *Fubara's Continued Stay In PDP May Be Shaky By our reporter The gale of defections to the federally-ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rising with Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, today announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join APC. With Diri's exit, he being only one of two last Governors standing for PDP (the other being Sim Fubara of Rivers State) in the South-South, it means the former largest party in Africa and former federally-ruling party, has lost control of one of its last two remaining states in the oil-laden…
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UK-based Nigerian, Basit Salam, Makes Waves In Creative Arts

UK-based Nigerian, Basit Salam, Makes Waves In Creative Arts

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Basit Salam, a talented young Nigerian artist and graduate of Graphic Arts from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, is fast becoming a name to watch in the global arts scene. Known for his ability to weave deep emotion and cultural identity into paintings, Salam uses his art to tell powerful stories about heritage, resilience, and community. Through vibrant colours and expressive strokes, he celebrates African traditions and promotes Nigerian culture to audiences across the globe. Though trained in graphic arts, Salam’s passion for painting has driven him to create works that transcend…
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2026 WC Qualification: S/Africa Beat Nigeria, As Osimhen Stars In Benin Rout

2026 WC Qualification: S/Africa Beat Nigeria, As Osimhen Stars In Benin Rout

*People&Politics Accurately Predicts S/Eagles' Situation Nigeria qualified for the playoffs of the 2026 World Cup after cruising to a 4-0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday night,14 October. Victor Osimhen was the star of the show as he plundered a hat-trick before Frank Onyeka added gloss to the scoreline with a fourth goal at the death. As correctly predicted by People&Politics in our story headlined 'Nigeria Will Not Qualify If Bafana Beat Rwanda' published on Saturday, 11 October, 2025, Eric Chelle's side finished second in Group C behind South Africa on…
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TEXT OF AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. PETER NDUBUISI MBAH, ON HIS FORMAL DECLARATION FOR THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC), TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

TEXT OF AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. PETER NDUBUISI MBAH, ON HIS FORMAL DECLARATION FOR THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC), TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

CHARTING A NEW COURSE: TRANSITION FROM PDP TO APC I want to begin by expressing a deep gratitude to God and Ndi Enugu… For we are indeed at a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewal. Today, I stand before you, to announce a break from the past, and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead. This concerns our values, how we organize ourselves politically, and how we secure the future of our projects and our people. I offer my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this journey over the past 28 months. At the top…
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Having Joined Ruling Party, Mbah Is Now APC Leader In Enugu -VP Shettima

Having Joined Ruling Party, Mbah Is Now APC Leader In Enugu -VP Shettima

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Vice-President (VP) Kashim Shettima today said Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has now become leader of the now-ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East state following his defection to the party today. Speaking during the official welcoming of Mbah into the APC family at Okpara Square, Enugu, Shettima said: "As for the APC Convention and Constitution, the Governor is the leader of the party in the state. “Your Excellency, you are now the leader of the APC family in Enugu State. I am the Vice-President, but the leader of the APC in Borno is…
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JUST IN! Coup In Madagascar As Military Seize Power, Celebration On The Streets

JUST IN! Coup In Madagascar As Military Seize Power, Celebration On The Streets

*Parliament Impeaches Runaway President An elite military unit said it had taken power in Madagascar today, 14 October, after the country’s parliament impeached President Andry Rajoelina after weeks of anti-government protests. Rajoelina, who said on Monday in a Facebook live video that he had gone into hiding after attempts to kill him, had refused demands to step down, but the demonstrators won the backing of the influential Capsat military unit at the weekend. On Tuesday, the Presidency posted a statement saying there had been an “attempted coup d’état”. It continued: “The President of the republic remains fully in office and…
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FG Makes Mathematics No Longer Compulsory For Admission-seeking Arts Students

FG Makes Mathematics No Longer Compulsory For Admission-seeking Arts Students

A credit result in Mathematics in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is no longer a condition for admission for students studying Arts and Humanities courses in universities and polytechnics across the country. Federal Ministry of Education (FME) disclosed the cheery news to affected students,parents and guardians today in Abuja. In a statement by spokesperson of the Ministry, Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry said the development arose from the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Higher Institutions. For decades, admission seekers in Arts and Humanities, like their colleagues in the Sciences and Social Sciences, have been mandated to obtain five…
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