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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Abuja-based legal practitioner, Barrister Henry Okeke, has declared that Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has demonstrated rare leadership qualities that not only secure him an automatic return to office in 2027, but also position him as a future presidential material capable of transforming Nigeria. Okeke made the remark on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Freedom Square TV during a post-event analysis of the just-concluded 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-AGC) held in Enugu. According to him, Gov. Mbah has “earned his pride of place among the finest leaders Nigeria…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Monday swore in 17 newly appointed Commissioners charging them to remain loyal and accountable to the people. Performing the ceremony at Government House, Makurdi, the state capital, the Governor also urged them to maintain close ties with their communities, urging them also to be transparent in their activities to earn public confidence for the administration. The new commissioners include Dr Ortese Yanmar, Rev. Dr Fredrick Ikyaan, Michael Oglegba, Tiza Imojime, Alumo Orpin, Ugwu Odoh, Kunde Aondowase, Kwaghgba Amande, Joseph Ter Jir, James Dwem. Others are Dr Ornguga Yangien, Theresa…

*Gives Blow-by-Blow Account of El-Rufai Govt's Alleged Misdemeanors *'He Wants To Turn State Back Into Killing Fields… Will Not Be Allowed To Happen' By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Tempers are rising in Kaduna State as Governor Uba Sani and his estranged political godfather and immediate predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, are headed for a battle royale --in the public space for that matter. The State government today gave what it described as a final warning to El-Rufai, accusing him of plotting to cause mayhem across the North Central State in a desperate bid to "destabilize the state and drag it back into…

*Inside Story Of Sordid Goings-on By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Despite the sudden demise this morning of Head of Service, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, whose position is ranked third in the FCTA hierarchy -- behind only the FCT Minister and FCT Minister of State --, normal activities were seen going on at the Area 11, Garki, Abuja headquarters of the Administration today. The development came as staff members, regular visitors and other persons familiar with goings-on in FCTA expressed fear of an alleged emerging diabolical syndrome in the Administration. Mrs. Adayilo was sighted in a video obtained…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About 300,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State have benefited from the ECOWAS Peace Fund, in collaboration with a nongovernmental organization (NGO),UCare Nigeria. In a chat with Communications Officer of Ucare Nigeria, Mr. Paul Uche, he said the intervention was to bring relief to displaced persons. The communications expert said he was satisfied with what UCare Nigeria has done so far which he explained included the provision of free medical services, treatment of common illnesses, installation of solar lights, and building of state-of-the-art toilet systems designed to be accessible to persons with special needs. Other…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Food production and food security, veritable tools to eliminate hunger, received a big boost in Enugu State as over 60,000 farmers began benefiting from a fresh round of free fertilizer and agro-inputs distribution. State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, weekend, flagged off the exercise. The event, attended by thousands of farmers and stakeholders at Okpara Square, Enugu, the state capital, was described as another bold step towards food security, poverty eradication, rural prosperity, and the transformation of farming into a profitable venture in the state. Governor Mbah, who recalled that his administration distributed 12,000 bags of fertilizer…

*He Was Allegedly Responsible For Horrendous Torture Of Victims By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A wanted notorious kidnap kingpin, identified as Yusuf Muhammed, has been arrested along with 21 others in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Area (LGA) of Benue State. Muhammed was identified by his victims, particularly those he had tortured in captivity. Chairman, Ogbadibo LGA, Sunday Ajunwa, who confirmed these, said Muhammed has been responsible for several kidnappings in the area. The arrest, he disclosed, was facilitated by a combined team of Police personnel from Makurdi, the Benue State capital, and Enugu, as well as the efforts of a vigilante group.…

*'Three Loans in 2025 Alone' *Blasts State Assembly Leadership By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has raised the alarm over a fresh N300 billion loan allegedly obtained by State Governor Seyi Makinde, stating that the development signalled a problematic future for the state's economy as well as the people's welfare. The party raised the red flag in a statement made available to journalists by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan. "Sources informed that some members of the State House of Assembly were recalled from their annual recess by the Speaker, Hon. Debo…

*Demands Stronger Constitutional Guarantees For FCT Natives' Rights *More Inclusive Political Appointments *Economic Empowerment Initiatives *Institutionalization Of Traditional Leadership Structures Within FCT Governance By our reporter Seeking to strengthen indigenous voices in key government decision-making processes in the nation's capital, leading indigenous group, Abuja Original Inhabitants and Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), organized a town hall meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to accomplish this. The event, which took place in Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT, brought together traditional leaders, youth representatives, women groups, civil society actors, and community influencers to discuss inclusive governance, political participation, and the socio-economic…

*This State Different Now, Safer -Kanayo O. Kanayo By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu After over 30 years of dormancy, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, unveiled Nigergas Company Limited, revamped and upgraded by his administration. Mbah said Nigergas had so far created direct employment for over 100 skilled and semi-skilled workers, and would further create over 5,000 indirect jobs across distribution, fabrication, transport and supply chain. He stressed that the revival of Nigergas, which was established in 1962 as part of the achievements of the high-performing administration of then Premier of Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara, after decades…