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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu *Govt Restricts Movement On 26 Sept For LG Polls Enugu State Commissioner of Police (CP) Mamman Bitrus Giwa has ordered thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a concrete water reservoir that claimed the lives of five members of the same family. The incident happened at Umuike-Aja village, Nenwenta community, Awgu Local Government Area (LGA) in the early hours of 18 September, 2026. The owner of the building on which the reservoir was constructed, identified as Nkwo Onyedikachi Geoffrey (male), has been arrested in connection with the tragic incident, police stated. People&Politics gathered that…

United States(US)-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has declared that the government of President Donald will not allow President Bola Tinubu to rig Nigeria's 2027 general elections,if he intends to. Batten-Montague-York made the assertion in a post on its verified X handle today (Thursday, 24 September). The firm also alleged that, regardless of political leaning, there is a growing consensus that the Tinubu-led Federal Government (FG) cannot be decorated in glory in corruption-free assessment. Recall that then-President of the US, Barack Obama, played a critical role in Nigeria's 2015 presidential election, even doing a video to Nigerian voters,…

*Questions The Righteousness Of Clerics Who Celebrate Unexplained Wealth *Charges Them To Look For Jobs, Vocations So As Not To Tamper With Religious Funds From the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came a clear warning to the nation's religious leaders: Do not divert tithes, offerings, zakat, and similar finance to your personal business/use. It is a crime, said EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. He cleared the air on the controversial matter yesterday, suggesting that the anti-graft agency will be compelled to apply the law on offenders. Olukoyede spoke in Abuja at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off the first-ever international service by Enugu Air, describing it as a major milestone in his administration’s vision to grow the State into a major aviation hub and preferred destination for investment, business, tourism, and living. The airline is owned by the state government. Speaking at a brief ceremony at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Wednesday, Mbah, who heaped commendations on the leadership of the airline for the fast growth of Enugu Air, said it was not an isolated story, but a part of connecting the dots…

*'Since I Was Born, I Have Never Seen This Kind Of Flood In My Life. The Flood Has Destroyed All We Have Laboured For This Year' *Human Suffering High, Lives Displaced, Residents Take Refuge In School *Urgent Action Needed From FG, ENSG, Others By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu No fewer than four communities in Aninri Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State --Mpu, Okpanku, Ndiabor and Oduma-- have been ravaged by a devastating flood that displaced residents and destroyed houses, shops, rice mills, farmlands and other property worth millions of naira. The flood, which began on 20 September (last Sunday), worsened…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Satguru Maharaj Ji and the One Love Family have reacted to allegations linking them to an alleged armed attack on Faith and Miracle International Church, describing the claims as unfounded and calling on relevant authorities to conduct a transparent and impartial investigation into the incident. In a statement entitled 'The Faith and Miracle International Church Alleged Armed Attack (A Figment of GF David’s Imagination)', personally signed by Maharaj Ji and released today, the One Love Family said the allegations attributed to Prophet G. F. David followed reports concerning Maharaj Ji’s activities and a crusade organised by…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC) Kaduna, in collaboration with the German Embassy in Abuja, brought together 100 indigenous women of Kaduna State in Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of the State, to promote peace, religious tolerance and community unity through cultural cooking, as the world marks the 2026 International Day of Peace. The event, held under the theme 'Cultivating Our Cultural Heritage and Investing in Peace in Kajuru and its Environs', witnessed women from different religious and cultural backgrounds prepare and showcase traditional foods to strengthen societal cohesion. It is recalled that Kajuru and…

By our reporter Moving to tie up all loose ends in the bid to remove President Bola Tinubu from office next year, the Tinubu Must Go (TMG) nationwide community citizen-led movement has fixed Thursday, 24 September, for an internal consultation over a single opposition candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The TMG, therefore, pleaded with presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi; the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Seyi Makinde and the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore, to set aside their differences and offer a single, viable candidate for the election.…

“These are the six Sheikhs that were abducted by bandits in Zamfara after attending special prayers session for Tinubu and APC, organised by the DG campaign for APC, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari. “Bandits are now demanding N30 million ransom for their release.” A ransom demand of N30 million has reportedly been made by terrorists for the release of six clerics kidnapped after they attended special prayer sessions for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in troubled Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria. The prayers, apparently made to boost the political fortunes of both Tinubu and APC as the 2027…

*Possible Terrorist Intentions Suspected More than 50 armed men were sighted along a bush path near Oke-Ere in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, raising concern among farmers and residents of surrounding communities. According to information reaching TruthNigeria, residents heading to their farms (yesterday) Monday, 21 September 21, encountered the men carrying firearms and bags as they moved through the bush around Oke-Ere. A source familiar with the incident said it remains unclear whether the armed men intended to settle in the Oke-Ere bush area or were simply passing through. The sighting has heightened concern among residents who…