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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Agbaja Professors Association of Nigeria (APAN) has honoured the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COMAG Steel and Construction Company Limited, Cosmas Agu, and ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency, Festus Uzor, with awards of 2026 4th Enugu Okaibe Laureate and 4th Enugu Okaibe Lecturer respectively. The event with the theme 'Combating Insecurity in Nigeria. Evaluating the case for State Police', took place at Amadeo Events Center, Enugu. Chairman, Agbaja Association Worldwide and also Chairman of the event's Planning Committee, Engr. Paschal Okolie, in his remarks, said that the reason for the Okaibe…

President Bola Tinubu has assured the Chairman of Progressives Governors' Forum (PGF) and Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, that he will not take the trust he has for him lightly, promising to do what is within his behest to keep earning Uzodimma's trust. President Tinubu, who spoke at the inauguration of members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja on Wednesday, paid glowing tribute to Uzodimma who, incidentally, is the Secretary of PCC, for the huge contributions the Imo State Governor had made for the APC-led government. These…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, has again stressed the imperative of the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral management, and urged election management bodies to develop security safeguards needed for its responsible use. Prof Amupitan stated this Tuesday in Abuja while playing host to a delegation of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), pointing out that the responsible use of technology will protect public trust. The visit followed a two-day validation meeting in Abuja of ECONEC's guidelines on the use of AI in electoral processes. The guidelines were developed…

*Group Makes Unsubstantiated Claims Against Gov By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from the government. His replacement was announced by the state government on Monday (yesterday). Ogunwuyi, in his resignation letter, dated 12 October, 2026, said the resignation took effect from the date on his letter. “I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026. “Serving the government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour. It…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has appealed to Nigerian workers to shelve their planned strike and embrace dialogue with the Federal Government (FG) to address their demands for improved welfare. Maharaj Ji made the appeal in a personally-signed press release issued on Monday in Ibadan to mark World Teachers’ Day, describing the workers’ demands as legitimate, but warning that industrial action could further strain the country’s fragile economy. He urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other labour organisations to explore all legitimate means of negotiation to bring the government to the negotiating…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday unveiled the final list of governorship candidates of different political parties in the various states participating in the poll. ABIA: AAC – Umezurike Doris Uzumma – 39 YrsADC – Kalu Kalu Agu – 53 YrsADP – Ikechukwu George Nwachukwu – 43 YrsAPC – Opah Eric Chinemeucheya – 55 YrsAPGA – Ijioma Uchechukwu Charles – 52 YrsAPM – Umunnah Victor Jireh – 51 YrsAPP – Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma – 63 YrsLP – Otti Alex Chioma – 61 YrsNDC – Ogah Iroetugo Ndubuisi – 53 YrsNDP – Leo Onyekwere –…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Barrister Richard Agu as the Commissioner for Transportation in the administration of Governor Peter Mbah. The appointment was confirmed on Thursday after screening at the Assembly's plenary. Before his appointment, Agu was Chairman of the board of the state-owned Enugu Air. He hails from Ngwo in Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the State and was nominated by Gov. Mbah for the position. The Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu, confirming the appointment, commended lawmakers for their active participation in the process.

*'What Has Tinubu Done With His 'Electoral Victory', If Not Oversee Conditions That Many Citizens Experience As One Hardship After Another?' *'What Has That 'Victory' Delivered To Ordinary Citizens Apart From Escalating Economic Hardship, Higher Living Costs, Worsening Poverty, And Intensifying Insecurity Under A Government Marked By Grandiosity And Corruption?' By our reporter The Peter Obi Media Office on Saturday took aim at lead spokesman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Mr Dele Alake, and the Council, to move beyond their perceived preoccupation with Obi’s assertion that he won the 2023 presidential election and explain to Nigerians…

*Court Orders Arrest Of Quartet *INEC Writes Police, DSS To Investigate Them, Says Their Alleged Actions Can Trigger Breakdown Of Law, Order By our reporter Trouble has come for former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, former Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and two others as a Senior Magistrate Court in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) issued a bench warrant for their arrest. They are to be nabbed for alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery and tendering of false documents. The warrant was issued by Senior Magistrate Ebiwari E. Damini at the Senior Magistrate Court 3 in Jiwa, under case numbers CR/M/JW/084/2026 and CR/M/JW/085/2026…

*'Eye Witnesses Said Individuals Who Attacked Alhaja Alli, Engr. Remi Oseni, and Hon. Funke Olunloyo-Osinowo Were APC Members Caught In Middle Of Their Party’s Internal Disagreements' *Rating Reflects Deliberate Choices We Made To Put People At Centre Of Governance -Gov Makinde *Phillips Consulting's 2025 Liveability Index Ranking Oyo State As Nigeria's Most Liveable, Thumbs Up For Visible Developmental Strides Of Makinde Administration -Govt Gushes By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has denied allegation by the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were attacked in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Alli is the 2027 election…