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*What I Saw In Imo Is Inspiring - Deputy Secretary-General By our reporter International validation for the good work he is doing in Imo State came for Governor Hope Uzodimma as the United Nations (UN) dropped words of admiration over his service delivery in the South-East heartland State. ​During a visit today, UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, showered encomiums on the governor for strides made in digital transformation, youth empowerment, economic diversification, and public sector reforms. She described the State's initiatives as a strong foundation for sustainable development. ​Leading a high-powered UN delegation to Gov. Uzodimma at the Executive…

Buffeted by recent heart-dampening flooding incidents, residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have heaved a sigh of relief as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced the desilting of drainages, gully inlets and manholes. The move is part of proactive measures to mitigate the risk of flooding and blockages of roads in the nation's busy capital.‎‎The exercise, carried out by Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM), aims to clear out clogged drains, gully inlets and manholes, enhancing their capacity to handle heavy rainfall.‎‎The initiative is part of FCTA's effort to combat the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall, ensuring…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja President of GLOBE Legislators, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has challenged African leaders on the urgency to move beyond climate change rhetorics, pledges and negotiations to birth laws, institutions, financing mechanisms and implementation pathways that would shape the continent's climate future. GLOBE Legislators is a non-partisan, cross-party parliamentary organisation dedicated to improving governance for sustainable development. Founded in 1991 by Senators Al Gore, John Kerry and their counterparts in the European Parliament, Russian Duma and Japanese Diet, GLOBE has grown to include legislators from every global region. Hon. Onuigbo, spoke on Monday at the 14th Conference on Climate…

*We Will Not Condone Political Intolerance Ahead 2027, CP Warns About 24 hours after the attack by suspected political thugs on the convoy of presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in Benue State, police in the Middle Belt state said they have nabbed 46 persons in connection with the matter. Thugs suspected to be loyal to Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, reportedly blocked Obi’s convoy on his way to Yelwata, where he was billed to meet and commiserate with victims of the June 2025 terrorist attacks. Trouble started a few meters away from the airport…

*Obi Did Not Notify Us Of Visit, Says Benue Government *'Every Nigerian, Presidential Candidate Or Otherwise, Has Constitutionally Guaranteed Right To Enter, Live, Move Freely Within Any State In Nigeria To Conduct Legitimate Activities Without Prior Permission Or Notice' Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, today (Wednesday) took aim at the federally-ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of desperation to silence the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. He was reacting to yesterday's blockade of the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State by thugs…

*We Were Star Witnesses To Events In Southern Kaduna Under El-Rufai's Administration, It Says *'The Appropriate Response Is Not Intimidation, Insults Or Political Blackmail; Appropriate Response Is To Investigate The Issues, Establish The Truth' By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has thrown its weight behind the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), over his remarks on insecurity in Kaduna State, accusing former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of complicity in mass killings. The body also called for an International Criminal Court (ICC) trial for the now-detained ex-governor. Addressing journalists at a world press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday,…

*Uncertainty Over Possible Casualties, Though FCTA Emergency Agency Issues Ambiguous Press Statement By Felix Durumbah, Abuja About 10 days after a one-storey building collapsed in Kubwa, near Abuja, initially trapping two persons, who were rescued later, nother building has caved in in the nation's capital. There is still uncertainty as to whether anyone is under the rubble of the three-storey building which collapsed this evening close to the heart of Abuja, Wuse Zone 4, as emergency responders and others were at the scene frantically working. The recent spate of collapsed structures in the nation's capital has sparked sharp criticism of…

*As National Voter Register Hits 200 Million By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja As preparation for the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is poised to roll out a first-of-its-kind, real-time readiness tracker that will allow it to instantly monitor election preparations across all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is as the commission disclosed that the national voter register is approaching the historic 100 million mark ahead of the 2027 elections. Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, disclosed these on Monday, 7 September (today) while declaring open a two-day Strategic…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the appointment of new members and principal officers to key institutions as part of the administration’s ongoing reform to strengthen governance and enhance effective service delivery. A public announcement signed by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Chidiebere Onyia, revealed that the appointments include: Civil Service Commission, Prof. Gabriel Ajah — Chairman; Christian Mbah — Member One; Mrs. Stella Ekweremadu — Member Two; Mrs. Theresa Onyefuzili Ifeanyichukwu — Member Three; Uzonna Emmanuel Ogarabe — Member Four; and Ambrose Nwodo — Secretary. Others were: Enugu State Technical and…

A Nigerian man has shared the story of how he rose up out of "abject poverty" as a child, to become one of the leading United Kingdom (UK) academics in his field. David Etor, 43, now a Ph.D holder, who grew up in Nigeria, only learned to read and write aged 12 and was told as a child that "nothing good will come out of you", but is now a Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol, reports BBC. Information on him obtained by People&Politics from University of Bristol's website showed that Etor defines…