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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Major stakeholders in Benue North East Senatorial district have resolved that Governor Hyacinth Alia is their only option for the 2027 gubernatorial elections in Benue State. The stakeholders comprising the political class, traditional rulers and the clergy, made their position known during the thank-you visit by the Governor to the senatorial district. Benue North East Senatorial district comprises seven Local Government Areas (LGA). The Governor, while addressing the stakeholders in Katsina Ala, Adikpo and Vandeikya respectively, told the people that he chose to go round their areas to thank them for their firm support for him…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), with support from Neighbourhood Watch and community members, have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Daniel Ndukwe, the police said the operation followed credible intelligence received at about 1:30 a.m. on 18 August, 2026 as the operatives were on crime-prevention patrol along the Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu, concerning the carjacking and abduction of…

*Pose Deep Questions That Border On Alleged Ulterior Motive Of Policy *'This Experiment Is Being Concentrated Almost Entirely In Middle Belt, Despite Vast Expanses Of Sparsely Populated, Unused Land In Many Parts Of Far North, Where Fulani Emirs Dominate Most Of The Lands' *Suspect Scheme Is Targeted At Officially Settling Violent Religious Terrorists In Indigenous Communities As Alleged Prelude To Sinister Motives By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna More opposition to the Federal Government's (FG's) planned pilot ranching policy has come as, with one voice, Southern and Middle Belt leaders have risen in rejection of the scheme. They said the plan, which…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja The good works she had done in her first term in office spoke for her as Ngozi Uloma Ufomba has been re-elected unopposed for a final tenure as Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The polls, which held recently inside National Assembly Quarters, Apo, Abuja, also involved those for members of a new Executive Council (Exco) for the chapel, one of the most vibrant in FCT Council of NUJ. Others elected were Amechi Paul Obiora, as Vice Chairman; Innocent Mbanugo, Treasurer; Elaigwu Abigail Ngohile, Assistant Secretary; and Madugu Hauwa…

*'If the President Believes He Has Performed Well, Let Him Come Before Nigerians And Say So Himself. Let Him Explain The Economy. Let Him Explain The Hardship Confronting Families. Let Him Explain His Policies' *The 2027 Election Not Ceremony To Be Performed By Proxy. It Is A Contest For Leadership Of Over 200 million Nigerians, Those Seeking The Mandate Must Have Courage To Stand Before The People, Answer Their Questions, And Defend Their Records, The Media Office Says By Taju Adegoke The media office of presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has raised posers over what…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has disclosed that the Federal and Borno State governments are working closely to ensure the safe rescue of school children abducted from Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area (LGA) of the North-Eastern state. The governor stated this during a meeting with parents of the abducted children at Government House, Maiduguri, the state capital. The meeting was convened at the request of the parents, who have been calling for urgent action from the authorities, according to a statement made available to People&Politics by Zulum's media aide, Abdulrahman Buindi. Zulum…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has extended his warm felicitation to the Muslim Ummah (faithful) in FCT and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), today. In his official message to residents, the Minister highlighted the core virtues of the Holy Prophet’s life and teachings, describing Eid-el-Maulud as a sacred period for deep reflection on peace, compassion, sacrifice, patience, tolerance, and fellowship. A press statement by Deputy Director, Press, in the Office of the Minister, Mrs. Rabi Musa Umar, which disclosed these, added that Wike emphasized…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has extended his warm felicitation to the Muslim Ummah (faithful) in FCT and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), today. In his official message to residents, the Minister highlighted the core virtues of the Holy Prophet’s life and teachings, describing Eid-el-Maulud as a sacred period for deep reflection on peace, compassion, sacrifice, patience, tolerance, and fellowship. A press statement by Deputy Director, Press, in the Office of the Minister, Mrs. Rabi Musa Umar, which disclosed these, added that Wike emphasized…

*Slams Obi, NDC Local Leaders Over Primary By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri A key supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) and chieftain of PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Barrister Esimaje Awani, has commended High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemukpolo (alias Tompolo) for what he described as his unending support for Tinubu’s quest for a second term in office. According to him, President Tinubu has performed greatly in his first tenure in positively touching the lives of Nigerians. Barrister Awani, a prominent politician, in an exclusive interview with People&Politics in Warri, Delta State, described Tompolo as a household name in the country, noting that…