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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on relevant authorities to reopen investigations into the assassination of renowned journalist Dele Giwa, insisting that the passage of 40 years must not extinguish the quest for justice. Giwa, co-founder of Newswatch magazine and one of Nigeria’s most influential journalists, was killed on October 19, 1986, by a parcel bomb delivered to his home. Four decades later, no one has been brought to justice for the murder. In a statement issued on Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of Giwa’s assassination, the NGE President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, described…

By our reporter Colleagues, friends and family members converged on Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Area Council Services Secretariat (ACSS), Area 11, Abuja, to celebrate with its Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Dr. Sarah David Areo, who retired from service after 33 meritorious years of duty. She is aged 60. At a send-forth ceremony to mark her exit, they showered encomiums on Dr. Areo for her contributions to FCTA and the development of the nation's capital. Representing the ACSS Director of Administration and Finance, Mr. Olanipekun Omolola, the Director of the Department of Inspectorate, Planning and Monitoring, Arch.…

*Appreciates Senator Folarin's Input Too *Vows One Million Votes For Second Term-Seeking President By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has disclosed that the electoral victory of its candidates in the 2027 general elections was certain and non-negotiable, as indications emerged on Monday that various reconciliation efforts being made by the leadership of the party have begun to yield positive results. “What political watchers described as icing on the cake of reconciliation was experienced on Monday, when former Senate Leader and the governorship candidate of the APC in the 2023 poll, Senator Teslim Folarin, broke…

*'We'll Be Fair To All' By Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its resolve towards ensuring free, fair, credible and transparent general elections in 2027, has restated willingness to conduct a mock accreditation exercise next month (November) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Taraba State, Sa'ad Umar Idris, stated this during a stakeholders' meeting on election readiness, PVC distribution and collaboration in the run-up to the elections. At the event, held late Monday at INEC headquarters in Jalingo, Idris disclosed that the purpose of the mock accreditation exercise was to ensure the smooth use of the…

*As Gov Unfurls Operational Package For Them *State Govt Outlines Robust Plans For Agric Transformation *To Host 48th Annual General Meeting Of National Council on Agriculture and Food Security Nov By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu More support came for Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the Tricycle Riders Association in the South-East state endorsed him for a second term in office. The body cited improved security, road infrastructure, and provision of social amenities as their reasons for backing the governor. The association, popularly known as Keke Riders, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu, citing the Enugu–Onitsha Road; Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway; New…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) and the campaign group of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, have traded accusations over allegations of political violence in the state. Both sides are calling on security agencies to investigate reported attacks in the South-West state. While SSACO accused State Governor Seyi Makinde and Adekanmbi of shielding alleged perpetrators of violence within the ruling APM, the Adekanmbi Campaign Organisation dismissed the allegation as unfounded, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Alli, of spreading misinformation. The exchange followed allegations…

*The North Is Not Happy With This Administration...You Are Giving Tonnes Of People Money In The North They Are Shouting Your Name, They Are Saying 'Everything Is Well'. Elections Will Shock You. Do not Deceive Yourself' *'You Cannot Defeat A United Political Force With Divided Opposition, No Matter How Justified Your Complaints May Be' By Felix Durumbah, Abuja A titanic battle for Aso Rock in 2027 is shaping up with President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election, and the opposition candidates, principally Peter Obi of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of African Democratic Congress (ADC), intent on removing…

The Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage (DOAS) of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) held a successful Customer Service Week recently, alongside other organizations globally. It was an occasion during which top management and staff members of the department, a regulatory and revenue-generating body, met with its clients, who are also taxpayers to government. In this picture, an obviously excited Overseeing Director, DOAS, Dr. Azaki Sunday Kachiwoyi (middle), flanked by the department's Head of Public Relations/Media, Ngozi Uloma Ufomba (right), and another dignitary pose for a snapshot after the event.

*Our Mum Has Been Living With Me Since News Of My Brother's Death In The Crash, Another Says *Sad Tales From Bereaved Families As They Await Answers After Crash More than a week after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane crash killed all 25 people on board, families say they are still ​waiting for answers as military teams search for wreckage and human remains in swampy terrain in Igbokoda, Ondo State scene of the accident. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an ‌investigation into the 5 October crash, but relatives say they have received little information about what caused it, whether…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), online fraud, privacy concerns and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The call was made on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Lagos, at the inaugural NCC Internet Governance Symposium, where the Commission emphasised the need to translate discussions on internet governance into practical actions that benefit Nigerians. Speaking at the event, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, who delivered the opening address on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aminu Maida, said…