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*Duped Of Millions After Fake S/Africa Job Promises *Sent To Hawk Health Products On Streets Some members of a group of Ghanaians, comprising 27 men and 17 women, rescued from suspected human trafficking camps in Akwa Ibom State by Nigerian security agents,have narrated tales of woe following their successful return back to the late Kwame Nkrumah's country. They arrived home by bus on 20 March, 2026. According to a story run by Ghana's Graphic Online, sighted by People&Politics, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the victims were lured to Nigeria under the guise of opportunities linked to QNET scheme.…

*Nobody Knows What Happened To Him. I Can Say They Haven’t Seen Him There Either -Trump *One Or Two Of His Legs Cut Off, Liver Or Stomach Ruptured, He's Apparently In Coma -Iranian Source *Top Govt Officials Trying To Book Face-to-face Appointment With Him President Donald Trump said yesterday it was unclear whether Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive following reports that he was injured in the early hours of Operation Epic Fury on 28 February. “We have not heard from the son,” Trump told reporters as he departed Palm Beach International Airport in South Florda for an…

*After 30 Years In Existence, State Experiences First Test Flight, Gov Lawal Jubilant From John Bassey, Gusau Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in Zamfara State, Malam Wadatau Madewaki, yesterday formally resigned from office. He quit after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, yesterday too, which was chaired by Governor Dauda Lawal, where the Governor directed all SEC members and other appointees eyeing political offices in 2027 general elections to first resign from office. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant (Media), Office of Secretary to the State Government, Comrade Suleman Ahmad Tudu, confirmed that Gov. Lawal has accepted the…

*Allege Sundry Misdeeds By Detained Ex-Gov *However, Former Gov Innocent Till Proven Guilty By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna More trouble appears underway for embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as traders and sacked teachers of public schools in the state have called on the federal and state governments to prosecute him over alleged demolition of markets, homes and mass job losses during his administration. El-Rufai was governor from 2015-2023. The victims, who spoke under the auspices of different groups, claimed that their means of livelihood were destroyed and rights violated, leaving them in hardship. These were contained in…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has tasked senior civil servants on directorate cadre to sustain the disruptive innovations and result-oriented governance already yielding positive fruits in the South-East state. Mbah gave the task yesterday in Enugu while declaring open a three-day workshop for Directors and Deputy Directors in the state civil service. The theme of the workshop is: 'Fiscal Stewardship, Strategic Oversight, and Institutional Integrity in the Era of Disruptive Innovation'. Represented by the Deputy Gov. Ifeanyi Ossai, the governor mandated senior civil servants to understand and internalise new ideas, policies and programmes meant to…

“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it." These were the words of Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, today as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a blunt remark, described as “unfortunate” claims allegedly made by Makinde regarding meetings involving him and the President, insisting such assertions were misleading. “It’s unfortunate a fight you cannot fight, you started,” Wike said. Politics Is Not Contract Work He went further to caution against treating politics as a…

In a political environment often shaped by sharp divisions and party loyalty, leadership that rises above partisanship is both rare and compelling. Peter Mbah represents a tiny class of Nigerian leaders whose governance philosophy is anchored less on political alignment and more on measurable service delivery. His emergence on the public stage reflects not just a transition from private enterprise to public office, but a deliberate effort to redefine leadership through results, inclusivity, and long-term vision. Mbah’s administrative style is deeply influenced by his background in business and strategic management. Before assuming public office, he built a reputation in the…

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…