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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Revered monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has urged the Federal Government (FG), through the Federal Ministry of Health, to resuscitate and transform facilities in University Teaching Hospital (UCH) Ibadan to world-class standard. The appeal was contained in a press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Olubadan, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, following a courtesy visit jointly paid by the Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele; and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhamma Ali…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja An intelligence-led operation by a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria Security Network (aka Amotekun) officers, in Owo forest, Ondo State, eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Abdussamad Ohida. Security sources said Ohida (aka Anwar), was on the verge of massive terrorist attacks in some southern states, with aim to instil fear and disrupt the 2027 elections. He was confirmed killed alongside many members of the terrorist organization by security forces following a surprise attack on their…

*Confirms People&Politics Story On Deaths *Save Nigeria Group USA Mourns By our reporter Authorities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today unveiled the identities of the 25 people who died in yesterday's crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in swampy Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The roll call of tears contains the names of at least three females and two persons suspected to be husband and wife. The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos State when the accident occurred. The victims are: Five Crew…

*32 Aboard Now Presumed Dead *Town's Topography Not Helped By Rainy Season *Crash Axis Home To Pythons, Others The Nigerian military aircraft which today crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, with 32 persons on board --and who are presently presumed dead -- reportedly fell off the sky and into a swamp, according to an eye witness. The source, a male resident of the area, who spoke to TVC News today, said he was among those who hurried to the crash axis, adding that immediate rescue was impossible for the early responders as they could not access the swampy terrain even as…

*'After Voting, Stay Back To Ensure Votes Are Counted' By our reporter Presidential candidate of opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to place the country’s unity first and vote for a candidate capable of bringing the nation together. Obi stated that a nation divided cannot achieve substantial developmental progress, emphasizing the importance of electing a leader who can unite its people. These were contained in a statement issued today by spokesman of Peter Obi Media Office (POMO), Idris Zekeri Jr., a copy of which was made available to People&Politics. Zekeri quoted the NDC flagbearer as…

*Political Cynicism, A Divided Opposition And Religion All Play A Role The article below was run by The Economist of London in its edition of 1 October, 2026. Those in the Western world can't wrap their heads around how an allegedly non-performing leader governing a majority socio-economically severely distressed people, a country bleeding daily from killings and abductions by terrorists, can still return to power. But that's exactly what The Economist predicts will happen in Nigeria's presidential election in January 2027. People&Politics reproduces below the article complete with same headline, rider, photo and caption in the five-minute read that was…

*To Enhance Employment, Entrepreneurship *CSS Global Farms Plays Pivotal Role Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms, Professor John-Kennedy Opara, has said that the Federal Government (FG) and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to enhance employment and entrepreneurship. He disclosed this yesterday in Gora, Nasarawa state, at the commencement of a six-month training programme under the IDEAS Project, being implemented by Federal Ministry of Education with support from World Bank. Professor Opara, who was represented by the agro firm's Training Manager, Victor Umunakwe, said the programme would combine theoretical lessons with practical…

*Salutes Residents, Others *Seeks Improvement In Journalists' Upkeep Journalists in the employ of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have felicitated Nigerians on the nation's 66th Independence Day anniversary, today, even as they called on FCTA authorities to prioritize the welfare of residents as the socioeconomic times are indeed harsh on many. Chairperson of their umbrella body, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCTA chapel, Comrade Ngozi Uloma Ufomba, disclosed this in a statement today. In the statement titled 'A Call For Renewed Patriotism, Unity, And Responsible Journalism', Comrade Ufomba congratulated all Nigerians, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the…

By our reporter Save Nigeria Group USA has extended its "warmest Independence Day greetings" to Nigerians at home and across the Diaspora as the country celebrates her 66th anniversary today. The group especially greeted those it described as the vibrant Nigerian-American community on the occasion. In a statement titled 'Happy 66th Independence Day Nigeria', a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, Save Nigeria Group USA, through the group's theme, titled 'Our History, Today, And The Future', reflected on the African demographic giant's national journey. It traced the country's history from the cessation of British colonial rule on 1…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, and Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan As the nation celebrates 66 years of political independence today, prominent Nigerians have enjoined the people to stay on course, embrace unity and continue working to uplift the country. Among them are Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State; Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike; and Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop (Prof) Stephen Adegbite. Stay The Course -Oborevwori Urges Nigerians In a statement, Gov. Oborevwori urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and united, saying sustained commitment to the current reform efforts is essential to achieving lasting development…