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*Payments Not Enough, We've 18-Point Demand, Employees Say *Security Bosses Invite Labour Leaders By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Apparently accurately reading the mood and body language of the about 40,000 workforce who are intent on pressing ahead with a strike threat over alleged poor welfare and service conditions, authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA),led by FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, have caved in to some demands of the irate workers. The staff members, under their umbrella Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), had last week issued a 7-day ultimatum to Wike seeking immediate resolution of their 18-point long-standing statutory welfare and…

*Police Trust Fund, Firms Train 100 In Coal City By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state’s newest environmental cleanliness and sustainability assets, insisting that a clean city is a healthy and competitive place ready for growth. Equipment unveiled include 10 brand new waste compactors, seven automated street sweepers, and 200 modern dumpsters. Unveiling the new assets at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, Mbah, who was…

By our reporter All is set for today's 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. When People&Politics visited the venue to monitor preparations, from a safe distance as security was tight at the iconic Eagle Square venue, it was observed that arrangements were been concluded for the annual event designed to celebrate Nigerian's fallen heroes. Staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Management and Maintenance (DFMM) were spotted putting finishing touches to preparations to ensure a hitch-free celebration. The environment around the Eagle Square and National Arcade was noticeably sparkling, appearing spick and…

*I've Served Under Several Past Ministers, I've Never Seen Anomalies As These, Director Laments *Staff Members Offer Shocking Details Of Working Conditions *Wike's Team, Labour Meet Today By Felix Durumbah,Abuja Moving to stave off a looming strike over appalling staff welfare conditions, authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have called a meeting today with leaders of FCTA labour unions. People&Politics , which is a keen follower of developments inside FCTA, exclusively gathered that the meeting, described as vital, is scheduled for 2pm and will be attended by handpicked top shots of the Administration. It is billed to hold in…

Chief Kehinde Olaosebikan, former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, is fast re-establishing himself as a key driver of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s grassroots resurgence in the local government, as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Speaking at the APC Unity Rally held in the Olomi area of Oluyole, Olaosebikan outlined a deliberate strategy anchored on voter mobilisation, party expansion, and internal cohesion, which he said would significantly boost support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates in the next election cycle. According to him, electoral success is built from the grassroots…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have resolved to mobilise a record number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, signaling an early and coordinated consolidation of party structures across the state. The resolution was made on Monday during the continuation of the 14-Federal Constituency Tour jointly organised by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in collaboration with the Oyo State chapter of the APC, covering Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East and Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituencies. The tour was jointly led by former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi; Oyo…

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East geopolitical zone have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. They justified their decision, saying that pragmatic politics based on bridge-building, partnership, and aligning with the centre to sustain the gains accruing from the Tinubu administration had become imperative for the Igbo nation. They vowed to mobilise massive votes for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The APC top shots said they are committed to promoting a collective rather than any individual's interest, pointing out that the latter option was…

*Lauds Folarin, Party Leaders On Unity Rally A former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has pledged that Oluyole Local Government will triple its votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensure that all the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates win convincingly in the local government in 2027. "Politics is local. And I want to say that in addition to the mammoth crowd you see here today, we are working assiduously to see that more eligible voters register; that more registered voters collect their voters’ cards and, most importantly, at the appropriate time…

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, said the State chapter of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to build a two million-member base, noting that the era of fragmented politics that denied the South-East State the benefits of the centre was over. Mbah stated this during the flag-off of the APC e-registration exercise at Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, on Thursday, describing the exercise as a defining moment to concretise the movement from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. “It was just barely two and a half months ago…

*Battle Over 2027 Intensifies Teeth appear to have been given to moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Oduh, as the legislature revealed on Thursday that it has successfully served both top officials their impeachment notice. In a post on its official Facebook page,the assembly stated: “The impeachment notice has been successfully served on the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara." Addressed to the governor, the notice contained the signature of at least 19 lawmakers. It also contained about eight alleged acts of gross misconduct by…