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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu No fewer than 27,848 graduates of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, will be participating in a combined convocation ceremony of its graduates for the past eight years. Rector of IMT, Professor Gozie Ogbodo, disclosed this at a pre-convocation press briefing for the 43rd to 50th Consolidated Convocation as well as the school's art and technological innovation exhibition which kicked off in Enugu. Ogbodo, who took the opportunity to beat the school's chest in terms of tech achievements, added that the eight years consolidated convocation, which would be held on Saturday, 21 February, 2026…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Political activist and chieftain of opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Barrister Esimaje Awani, has pleaded with Nigerians to be mindful of who they cast their votes for in the 2027 general elections. According to him, the ADC is the God-sent party that will wipe away tears from the eyes of Nigerians who, to him, have been encountering untold hardship as a result of alleged bad governance of both the federal and Delta State governments. Awani stated these while addressing thousands of party faithful in Warri, Delta State. He urged them to be more active in ensuring…

*You Are Not Forgotten, BSEMA Boss Comforts IDPs, Distributes Relief Materials By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has felicitated the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on his elevation as Chairman of the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). A statement by the Technical Adviser (TA) to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Chief Solomon Iorpev, said Gov. Alia lauded the Minister’s exceptional diligence and remarkable accomplishments and urged him to view the esteemed global appointment not merely as a personal achievement but as a towering moment…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Constituents from Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency and stakeholders across Oyo State have commended the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, for his “outstanding performance” during the budget defence session of the Federal Ministry of Works held last week at the National Assembly. Observers at the session noted that Hon. Alabi played a pivotal role in guiding proceedings, formally opening the floor for the Minister, Dave Umahi, to present the Ministry’s proposals and ensuring that deliberations were conducted in an orderly and professional manner. At some points during the engagement, the session witnessed tense…

In the theatre of leadership, where promises often fade into the background of political routine, a few performers step onto the stage with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact. One such figure is Peter Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State, whose journey continues to attract attention for its pace, precision, and ambition. As he marks his 54th birthday today the 17th of March, it is fitting to string together not just words, but garlands—symbols of appreciation for a man whose governance style has leaned heavily toward results.Governor Mbah’s leadership narrative is one defined by urgency. From the outset, he signaled that…

*Raging Matter Latest Episode Ahead 2027 "…the allegation has been formally referred to the Department of State Services for a comprehensive investigation. Your Excellency and other parties involved, who may possess relevant information relating to this claim will be duly invited by the Service to provide any evidence that may assist in an in-depth investigation…" With this, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu served notice to former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, of an imminent invitation by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the opposition politician's claim that the NSA imported a killer, toxic poison from Poland.…

Senator representing Ekiti Central District, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed the real reason behind the removal of “real time” from the 2026 Electoral Bill. He clarified this in a statement issued through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Sunday. Bamidele explained that the Senate had previously rejected Clause 60(3) of the bill which mandated that the presiding officer “shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) in real time…”. The clause was subsequently redrafted to retain electronic transmission of results while omitting the “real time” requirement, a move that sparked…

*Boko Haram Video Sparks Controversy With State Govt *Besieged Emir Reportedly Loses Two Wives The seeming unrelenting bloodletting by terrorists continued early today as armed assailants, believed to be Boko Haram fighters, on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 30 people and burned houses and shops during raids on three villages in Niger State, residents who escaped the violence told Reuters. The attacks on villages in the Borgu Local Government Area (LGA), near the border with Benin Republic, and parts of Agwara LGA, are part of a surge in attacks blamed on “bandits” who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu To properly arm journalists to report accurately and authoritatively, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has organized a two-day Freedom of Information (FOI) training workshop for journalists and Civil Society Organizations' (CSOs) representatives drawn from states in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones. The workshop, which took place at Bridge Waters Hotel, Enugu, on 11-12 February, 2026 was supported by funding from a group, Luminate. It aimed at strengthening the capacity of participants to effectively utilize the FOI Act as a tool for promoting transparency, demanding accountability, as well as enhancing investigative journalism and evidence-based advocacy in the…

*Say Money Can Transform Lives Of 60 Ordinary Persons, Families The Oluyole Progressive Force (OPF), a political movement crusading for the rights of youths and the masses in Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, has faulted the recent donation of a Lexus RX 300 luxury SUV car by the lawmaker representing Oluyole constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, to one of the leaders in the constituency, Alhaji Razak Akilapa. The OPF in a statement issued in Ibadan today described the gift of the car estimated at a princely N15 million, to what it described as…