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*Promotions Coming By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan It appears there is a new lease of life for staff members of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) after the strike embarked upon by the workforce early this year as FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment of 1,659 of the staff members. Lack of career progression was one of their core complaints ahead the paralyzing strike,called off after the Minister finally sat down to negotiate with union leaders. The 1,659, whose appointments were confirmed were among the 2,281 who sat for the confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil…

By our reporter Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) chapel, has saluted Nigerian women, saying they continue to make invaluable and tangible contributions in various spheres of national life. Joining the global community to commemorate today's International Women's Day, themed 'Give to Gain', Chairperson of the chapel, Ngozi Ufomba Uloma, in a statement she personally signed, a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, lauded "our remarkable women members" who, she stressed, embody the theme. She emphasized: "By giving their best, leveraging their skills, and pursuing excellence, women gain recognition, opportunities, and success. Your dedication…

*Wife Killed *Reportedly Goes Into Hiding Mojtaba Khamenei --the expected next Supreme Leader of Iran— was reportedly wounded in an Israeli air strike. The son of Iran’s slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei survived an assassination attempt made by Israel during the devastating launch of Lion’s Roar military operation 28 February this year. which occurred in tandem with the US’s Operation Epic Fury, Times of Israel reported yesterday. Other strikes in the joint military attack killed his father and roughly 40 other high-ranking Islamic Republic leaders. Also killed was Mojtaba’s wife, Zahra Haddad Adel, who came from a family long associated with…

*Community Smells A Rat *Gov Alia Reacts By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Fresh round of bloodletting rocked Benue State as heavily armed men suspected to be killer herdsmen attacked Jato-Aka, Mbachon, and Tse- Yough settlements of Yaav council ward, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, leaving about 27 persons dead and several others bleeding with various degrees of injuries. Many of the latter are presently receiving medical attention in an unidentified hospital in Jato-aka with scanty information on their response to treatment. President General (PG), Kwande United People's Organization (KWUPO), Simon Aloko Nachi, who disclosed these while reacting to…

*Roads, Other Infrastructure Ok, But Cannot Tackle Joblessness, He Says From Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A prominent Niger Delta activist and traditional chief of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief (Dr) Mulade Sheriff, has called on the Delta State Government to urgently adopt large-scale industrialisation as a strategy to tackle rising unemployment and worsening socio-economic challenges confronting the state. Sheriff, who took the position in a statement issued to journalists in Warri, expressed concern over what he described as the alarming rate of youth unemployment across Delta State, warning that it poses potential security threats, if not addressed. While commending State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N /NAME /MISSION APPROVED SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY MRS. ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO: PORTUGAL BARR. OLUMILUA OLUWAYIMIKA AYOTUNWA: TOKYO, JAPAN RT. HON. UGWUANYI IFEANYI LAWRENCE: ATHENS, GREECE BARR. CHIOMA PRISCILLA OHAKIM: WARSAW, POLAND AMINU DALHATU: UNITED KINGDOM, UK LT. GEN ABDULRAHMAN BELLO DAMBAZAU: BEIJING, CHINA HON.…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About nine months after a devastating terrorist attack on Yelwata town in Guma Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State, in which over 200 residents, including entire families, were massacred, some in their sleep, life is slowly returning to the area. Already, the State Government has commenced the process of resettling affected victims of the town who were moved to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, by engaging in ongoing construction of permanent residential housing units for them. At the last count, 45 of 62 units are in various stages of completion. A visit to Yelwata town by…

Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has explained how Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ali Khameini, and the regime governing the Middle East country have been hurting Nigeria and several other countries. He said they deliberately sponsored terrorism in many countries in order to project, enthrone and entrench their brand of radical Islamization agenda. He also said they publicly vowed several times to wipe out Israel from the face of the earth, pointing out that in such circumstances, allowing such leadership to own a nuclear weapon will amount to Israel signing its own death warrant. People&Politics notes that Khameini and Iran…

*FEMD To The Rescue By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Two separate auto crashes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yesterday, claimed one life and left four persons injured. A statement by Head of Public Affairs, FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Nkechi Isa, a copy of which was made available to People&Politics, recounted that in one of the accidents, a Toyota Corolla LE vehicle knocked down three pedestrians near the Asokoro office of FEMD. The incident, FEMD added, occurred about 10.45am. The statement quoted the Head of FEMD's Search and Rescue Team, Mr Monday Adie, as saying that the accident occurred when…

*Accuses Speaker's Wife, Others *Withdraws From Legislators' Wives Body *Publicly Apologizes To Husband Lawmaker epresenting Obubra I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ovat Agbor has been suspended indefinitely over alleged violent conduct on his wife, Glory Agbor. Though the Assembly did not disclose the nature of violence the suspended legislator was involved in, Hon. Agbor is alleged to have constantly manhandled his wife in the wake of excessive drinking and late night-outs. The Assembly strongly condemned the alleged violent attack, saying it was unbecoming of an honourable member. His colleagues reached the resolution during…