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*Govt Clears Beggars, Others Off Streets By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Critical stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sector have gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to chart a course for the future of the sector in the state. This is just as the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said his administration had put in place major policies, actions and economic enablers that would make the Pacesetter State the hub of tourism in South-West Nigeria and a major tourism destination in the country. The development arose at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026, where the governor noted that with key…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The newly-inaugurated President of Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief (Barr.) Macdonald Ebi Igbadiwei, has pledged to pursue unity, justice, political inclusion and economic development for Ijaw people, declaring that the time has come to “build a new Ijaw nation together.” Igbadiwei made the declaration on Thursday during his inauguration as the ninth president of INC, in Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. He succeeds Prof. Benjamin Okaba, whose five-year tenure was marked by renewed advocacy for the Niger Delta and the internationalisation of the Ijaw emancipation struggle. In an emotionally charged inaugural…

*Police Nab ATM Card Fraudsters, Save Them From Angry Mob By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), which services customers in Enugu State. EERC attributed the action to MainPower’s failure to meet the threshold of minimum hours of power availability, especially for Band A customers, despite charging them Band A tariff. It could be recalled that the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on 1 November, 2020 categorized electricity users into bands. It…

*It's Political 419, Wike Claims By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has thrown his hat in the ring for a shot at the presidency in 2027 on the ticket of Allied People's Movement (APM). He belongs to a faction of People's Democratic Party (PDP) which is in an alliance with APM. The two opposition parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today. Seyi Bamidele signed the MoU on behalf of the PDP, while Oladele Oyadeji signed for APM. Governor Makinde and the National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Dantalle, also signed…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The Warri Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has sought a strategic partnership with a reputable firm , Manroy Global Services Limited, to boost capacity building, welfare and productivity of members. During a visit to the firm, the chapel delegation, led by its Chairman, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire, said it was part of activities to introduce the newly elected executive to key stakeholders and organisations. Omafuaire explained that the chapel's current leadership emerged after an election held on 16 March,n2026, adding that the visit became necessary to deepen collaboration with organisations willing to support…

*'Has Tinubu himself being in one party since 1999 when the vehicle of Alliance for Democracy (AD) brought him to office as Lagos governor? Is his present party, the All Progressives Congress, same as AD?' *Ardo Claims He Warned Obi, Kwankwaso Not To Join NDC By our reporters Allegedly targeting Northern voters ahead 2027, the Presidency has criticized the credibility of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, who has vowed to serve only one term, if voted into office next year. Obi had repeatedly publicly said he intends to stay in office for one term (2027-2031) to serve…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Apparently peeved by the spate of petroleum products tanker accidents in the South-East state, Enugu State Fire Service has urged motorists to quickly alert emergency responders through dedicated phone numbers when such mishaps occur on major roads. It gave the emergency numbers as 08080304303, 122 and 112 for immediate reporting of tanker crashes, fires or related emergencies. Director of the service, Engr. Okwudili Ohaa, gave the advice on Tuesday in Enugu while speaking with newsmen. Ohaa, who is also the state's Chief Fire Officer, stressed that accurate location details could save lives and reduce disaster risks.…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has sent hearty felicitations to the Tor Tiv and Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Ayatse, on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the letter of felicitation described the revered monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler, scholar, statesman and patriot whose wisdom, courage and unwavering commitment to peace, justice and the preservation of the rich Tiv cultural heritage have continued to inspire posterity across the State and beyond. The governor, according to…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan In the wake of fresh attacks on properties of the ruling Accord Party and other public assets across Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state Police Command to arrest documented alleged thugs of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Responding to the latest attacks, which reportedly extended beyond billboard vandalism to destruction of public properties, the governor directed the state Police Commissioner to stop "apparent shielding of these things and act decisively to protect public properties." A statement by spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, said "while commending a detachment…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Screening Committee has begun screening 24 aspirants on the party’s platform for the Enugu State House of Assembly. The panel, headed by Comrade Lucky Porki, stated that only one aspirant from each state constituency made submissions at the expiration of the submission period, noting, however, that all due process for the election of candidates would be observed in accordance with relevant laws and party guidelines. “The time for the submission of Expression of Interest Forms and Nomination Forms has elapsed, and we have only 24 aspirants for the…