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“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it." These were the words of Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, today as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a blunt remark, described as “unfortunate” claims allegedly made by Makinde regarding meetings involving him and the President, insisting such assertions were misleading. “It’s unfortunate a fight you cannot fight, you started,” Wike said. Politics Is Not Contract Work He went further to caution against treating politics as a…

In a political environment often shaped by sharp divisions and party loyalty, leadership that rises above partisanship is both rare and compelling. Peter Mbah represents a tiny class of Nigerian leaders whose governance philosophy is anchored less on political alignment and more on measurable service delivery. His emergence on the public stage reflects not just a transition from private enterprise to public office, but a deliberate effort to redefine leadership through results, inclusivity, and long-term vision. Mbah’s administrative style is deeply influenced by his background in business and strategic management. Before assuming public office, he built a reputation in the…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, has matriculated 1,744 students into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session. The number is part of the 2580 who applied for admission into the institution. Performing the ceremony, Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Henry Ojobo described the event as a defining moment which marks the students' official entry into the academic community of the polytechnic. ‎He disclosed that the successful 1,744 offered admission were on merit after a rigorous screening process, emphasizing that by taking the matriculation oath, the students had entered into a binding commitment with the institution and gaining…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has congratulated Muslims across the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a goodwill message, Adeniran described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the values of discipline, compassion, sacrifice, and unity demonstrated throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He commended the Muslim community for their steadfastness and devotion during the fast, noting that their spiritual exercise has contributed to the moral strengthening of society. Adeniran urged all Muslims…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed the critical role of journalists in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, describing them as indispensable partners in nation-building. The governor made this known during a special Ramadan Iftar with executives of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, alongside Chairmen, Secretaries, and Treasurers of the seven NUJ chapels in the state. He noted that both conventional and social media play vital roles in shaping public discourse, holding leaders accountable, and setting the governance agenda. Governor Aliyu, however, urged media practitioners to uphold the ethics of the…