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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, has matriculated 1,744 students into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session. The number is part of the 2580 who applied for admission into the institution. Performing the ceremony, Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Henry Ojobo described the event as a defining moment which marks the students' official entry into the academic community of the polytechnic. ‎He disclosed that the successful 1,744 offered admission were on merit after a rigorous screening process, emphasizing that by taking the matriculation oath, the students had entered into a binding commitment with the institution and gaining…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has congratulated Muslims across the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a goodwill message, Adeniran described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the values of discipline, compassion, sacrifice, and unity demonstrated throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He commended the Muslim community for their steadfastness and devotion during the fast, noting that their spiritual exercise has contributed to the moral strengthening of society. Adeniran urged all Muslims…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed the critical role of journalists in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, describing them as indispensable partners in nation-building. The governor made this known during a special Ramadan Iftar with executives of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, alongside Chairmen, Secretaries, and Treasurers of the seven NUJ chapels in the state. He noted that both conventional and social media play vital roles in shaping public discourse, holding leaders accountable, and setting the governance agenda. Governor Aliyu, however, urged media practitioners to uphold the ethics of the…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About 2108 civil servants in Benue State this week completed promotion interviews as part of another move by the state government to motivate its workforce through career progression. The interview was organized by the State Public Service Institute, Makurdi, in collaboration with Office of the State Head of Service. The promotion interview was for the years 2025, 2026 and the 2024 supplementary interview. Director General (DG) of the Institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande, who spoke before commencement of conduct of the interview, warned all invigilators not to do anything capable of compromising the expected high standards. The…

The Publisher, Management and Staff of People&Politics hereby extend our warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah all over Nigeria. You have successfully observed the holy month of Ramadan and for this, Almighty Allah will wear a crown of glory on you all. On behalf of millions of our readers spread across the world, we wish you happy Eid-el-Fitri.

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan, Sylvia Kodilichukwu,Enugu, Sam Tyav, Makurdi President Bola Tinubu has led the nation's leaders to extend warm greetings to Nigeria's Muslims on the occasion of Eid el-Fitri, which holds today. In his message yesterday, President Tinubu called on Muslims to use the Eid el-Fitr and offer prayers for peace and prosperity to prevail in the country. Tinubu’s message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He charged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which emphasise piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. “As…

*From Boko Haram Insurgency To Growing ISWAP Threat, Kidnapping Crisis, Unchecked Violence In Our Rural Communities By Heavily Armed Bandits, Nigerians Are Dying Daily While Those In Power Continue To Feast, He Says *'Nigerians Must Refuse To Accept Terrorism As Norm' The latest Global Terrorism Index ranking, which places Nigeria among the most terrorised nations in the world, has incurred the ire of presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi. Reacting in a statement shared on his X handle today, the popular politician described the report as a painful indictment of failed leadership, noting…

*Donates Food, Other Items To Thousands In 14 LGAs By John Bassey, Zamfara Milk of human kindness flowed freely from Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Alhaji Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, as he distributed Sallah packages containing food and non-food items to thousands of families across the 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Zamfara State. The gesture is to help families in need celebrate tomorrow's Eid el-fitr with joy and smiles on their faces. Danfulani's kindness underscored his unwavering commitment to uplifting the conditions of the vulnerable, particularly widows, the less privileged, orphans and other members of…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has officially declared Friday, 20 March as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria. The announcement followed the non-sighting of the new moon of Shawwal on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, which corresponded to the 29th day of Ramadan. The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, working in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee, confirmed that no credible reports of moon sighting were received from various committees nationwide. Based on the development, Thursday, 19 March (today), has been declared the 30th and final…

*Oil Body Vows Fresh Commitment To Mbah's Re-election By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu President Bola Tinubu has extended felicitations to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on the latter's 54th birthday anniversary today (17 March). The President celebrated the lawyer and philanthropist, highlighting the tremendous progress recorded in Enugu State under his leadership over the past three years. President Tinubu particularly lauded Mbah's bold commitment to the ideals of progressive governance and constitutional democracy, as exemplified in his administration's transformational projects and programmes. Mbah was a private sector player who had achieved success in the oil and gas sector before he…