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*'I'll Not Deviate From Set Objective, If Voted In' By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Sheriff Mulade, yesterday visited His Royal Majesty, Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, King Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene III, for royal blessings as campaigns hot up for the polls. Accompanied by a mammoth crowd of supporters drawn from various communities in the constituency, Mulade practically felt the love of his constituents. At the palace, the candidate officially informed the monarch and chiefs of the kingdom of his desire to represent the constituency in…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has denied reports that 18 students of Gamji College of Health Technology, Sokoto, were abducted by suspected terrorists while travelling to Oyo State. The government described the report, published by an online newspaper (not People&Politics) as false and urged the public to disregard it. In a statement signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, the government said no student of the private health institution was abducted. According to the statement, the person abducted was Halima Sokeni, a former student of Gamji College of Nursing Sciences, More Area,…

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), in collaboration with CSS Global Integrated Farms and the Yobe State Government, has commenced a five-day training programme to equip prospective retirees with practical agribusiness skills for life after active service. The programme, holding in Gora, Nasarawa State, is focused on animal husbandry, fish farming and food processing, with the organizers encouraging participants to develop alternative sources of income before retirement. Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms, Prof John-Kennedy Opara, represented by the firm's Training Coordinator, Dr. Victor Umunnakwe, said the training would expose participants to agricultural enterprises that could be started on a…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, has, again, pledged the Commission's commitment to remain neutral while delivering the 2027 general elections. Amupitan, who also pledged ballot integrity and operational excellence before the international community, during a world press conference today in Abuja to mark the 100-day countdown to the elections, said the Commission has transitioned from planning to execution of the election proper. According to him, the Commission had "moved decisively from planning into execution," noting that its materials were in production; its technology undergoing rigorous quality assurance; its register finalised for…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Revered monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has urged the Federal Government (FG), through the Federal Ministry of Health, to resuscitate and transform facilities in University Teaching Hospital (UCH) Ibadan to world-class standard. The appeal was contained in a press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Olubadan, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, following a courtesy visit jointly paid by the Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele; and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhamma Ali…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja An intelligence-led operation by a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria Security Network (aka Amotekun) officers, in Owo forest, Ondo State, eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Abdussamad Ohida. Security sources said Ohida (aka Anwar), was on the verge of massive terrorist attacks in some southern states, with aim to instil fear and disrupt the 2027 elections. He was confirmed killed alongside many members of the terrorist organization by security forces following a surprise attack on their…

*Confirms People&Politics Story On Deaths *Save Nigeria Group USA Mourns By our reporter Authorities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today unveiled the identities of the 25 people who died in yesterday's crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in swampy Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The roll call of tears contains the names of at least three females and two persons suspected to be husband and wife. The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos State when the accident occurred. The victims are: Five Crew…

*32 Aboard Now Presumed Dead *Town's Topography Not Helped By Rainy Season *Crash Axis Home To Pythons, Others The Nigerian military aircraft which today crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, with 32 persons on board --and who are presently presumed dead -- reportedly fell off the sky and into a swamp, according to an eye witness. The source, a male resident of the area, who spoke to TVC News today, said he was among those who hurried to the crash axis, adding that immediate rescue was impossible for the early responders as they could not access the swampy terrain even as…

*'After Voting, Stay Back To Ensure Votes Are Counted' By our reporter Presidential candidate of opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to place the country’s unity first and vote for a candidate capable of bringing the nation together. Obi stated that a nation divided cannot achieve substantial developmental progress, emphasizing the importance of electing a leader who can unite its people. These were contained in a statement issued today by spokesman of Peter Obi Media Office (POMO), Idris Zekeri Jr., a copy of which was made available to People&Politics. Zekeri quoted the NDC flagbearer as…

*Political Cynicism, A Divided Opposition And Religion All Play A Role The article below was run by The Economist of London in its edition of 1 October, 2026. Those in the Western world can't wrap their heads around how an allegedly non-performing leader governing a majority socio-economically severely distressed people, a country bleeding daily from killings and abductions by terrorists, can still return to power. But that's exactly what The Economist predicts will happen in Nigeria's presidential election in January 2027. People&Politics reproduces below the article complete with same headline, rider, photo and caption in the five-minute read that was…