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By John Bassey, Gusau In an unprecedented declaration, perhaps by any security chief in the crises-ridden North-West, new Commissioner of Police (CP), Zamfara State Police Command, Ahmed Muhammad Bello has demonstrated his preparedness for the task by vowing that within 60 days (two months), he will recover all communities presently under the control of bandits. With the confidence of a focused and driven top public officer, Bello explained that his vision is to see to the restoration of peace and stability in the bleeding State, scarred by years of terrorist-triggered bloodfests, kidnappings and displacement of persons. Once done, the CP…

*Strait Will Never Be Closed Again, Says Trump *Global Oil Prices Tumble, Nigeria Petrol Cost May Fall Too *Iran's Uranium Will Be Taken To US, Trump Claims Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle East and sending oil prices tumbling despite analysts’ warnings that there will be no immediate widespread resumption of passage through the vital waterway which carries about a fifth of global oil shipping. The Strait’s closure by Iran shortly after the conflict began…

*Family Disappointed With Police Role, Victim's Mum Weeps *Guardian Allegedly Threatened By Suspect *Lawyer Determined To Ensure Justice By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The sudden and mysterious disappearance of a 14-year-old boy, identified as Delight Ejiofor, is causing ripples in Katsina State even as the family, who have pursued the matter to the highest levels of police hierarchy in the crises-ridden North-West state, are dissatisfied with police handling of the case. Worse still, a prime suspect in the disappearance who was arrested and detained following complaint by the boy's guardian, was later conditionally released on bail after he allegedly confessed to…

*Overseeing Director Overjoyed By our reporter To ensure uninterrupted power supply to the seat of power of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), a faulty electricity transformer serving the Office of FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has been fixed. The job was executed by FCTA's Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM), in partnership with service provider, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). A press statement by DFMM's Head of Information/Public Relations Officer (PRO), David Udo, a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, which disclosed these, explained that the department successfully reinstalled the repaired 1MVA transformer (11KV/0.415KV) at the Minister’s…

As many countries grapple with rising fuel costs occasioned by factors associated with the US/Israel war on Iran, Ghana has slashed the prices of petrol and diesel as part of moves to stem hardship on its citizens. The action has reportedly sparked celebrations among the people. A report in Ghana Graphic Online of 15 April, 2026, sighted by People&Politics, shows that the government announced "a temporary intervention" to absorb GH¢2.00 (about N244) per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 (about ₦2.46 - ₦2.50) per litre on petrol, effective April 16, 2026 (today). The paper further reported that the action was "a…

Dispelling fears of an implosion in main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) if any other candidate, including Mr Peter Obi, wins the party's presidential ticket for 2027, former Vice-President (VP) Atiku Abubakar has said he will back Obi. Abubakar, popularly known as Atiku,expressed his willingness to step aside for Obi if the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate emerges the ADC presidential candidate. Whoever wins the primary will most likely square off against President Bola Tinubu, who was declared elected in 2023 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and is strongly believed to be in…

*Five Others, Including Ex-Reps Speaker, Also Affected By Sam Tyav, Makurdi From his home front, bad news has arrived for interim National Chairman of main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, as the Benue State chapter of the party has declared him a non-member of ADC. He hails from the state. Mark, a former Senate President, is not alone in this fresh threat to his sojourn in the party, which is already struggling with electoral umpire Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the de-recognizing of the his leadership of the party's national body, as the state branch…

The Traditional Council/Cabinet and people of Okon-Aku Ohafia Autonomous Community of Abia State have jointly warned those they described as "peddlers of falsehood" to steer clear of such path following a communal clash in the area which claimed one life, involved arson and led to loss of properties. The incident occurred on 2nd and 3rd January this year. The community leaders and residents,in a press statement, noted that already the State government and relevant security agencies were investigating the clash and implored meddlesome persons to await the official position on the matter. In the statement titled 'The Traditional Council/Cabinet and…

*Thumb Up His Qualities The candidacy of Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat will bring back all defected All Progressives Congress (APC) members and increase the party's membership exponentially in all the 10 wards of the council. A group, Oluyole United, comprising youths and leaders of the party gave the assurance amid reports of defection of supporters of the House of Representatives member representing the constituency, Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe, to a rival party. The media was awash with reports of Rep Akande-Sadipe, at a meeting in Oyo State with stakeholders last Friday, lamenting the defection of her…

*Govt Frowns At 'False' Social Media Post By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has rolled out a new phase of its social intervention programme under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), targeting no fewer than 3,000 residents across rural communities in the state. The initiative, driven by the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), is designed to improve living conditions at the grassroots through targeted interventions in water supply, sanitation, and small-scale enterprise support, in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to inclusive development. Speaking on behalf of the governor at the launch, Secretary…