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*Thumb Up His Qualities The candidacy of Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan for the Oluyole Federal Constituency seat will bring back all defected All Progressives Congress (APC) members and increase the party's membership exponentially in all the 10 wards of the council. A group, Oluyole United, comprising youths and leaders of the party gave the assurance amid reports of defection of supporters of the House of Representatives member representing the constituency, Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe, to a rival party. The media was awash with reports of Rep Akande-Sadipe, at a meeting in Oyo State with stakeholders last Friday, lamenting the defection of her…

*Govt Frowns At 'False' Social Media Post By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has rolled out a new phase of its social intervention programme under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), targeting no fewer than 3,000 residents across rural communities in the state. The initiative, driven by the State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), is designed to improve living conditions at the grassroots through targeted interventions in water supply, sanitation, and small-scale enterprise support, in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to inclusive development. Speaking on behalf of the governor at the launch, Secretary…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Upgrading Committee of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, has intensified efforts to ensure that airlifting of 2026 intending pilgrims from Oyo State takes off from the airport, in line with the vision of the Governor Seyi Makinde administration. Speaking during a visit to the leadership of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board and inspection of facilities at the Hajj Camp, Olodo, Ibadan, Committee Chairman, Hon. Abimbola Adekanmbi, said the inspection was necessary to identify areas requiring urgent attention. He emphasised the need to put in place essential facilities at both the Hajj…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Worried by the attacks and killings by armed herdsmen in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to immediately commence coordinated operations to dislodge herder terrorist camps identified in forests around Apa, Otukpo, Gwer-West and other parts of the Middle Belt State. Reacting to the recent brutal attacks on Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi, and Adija in Apa Local Government Area (LGA), as well as Upu village in Otukpo LGA, which left many dead, the Governor said it was high time herders were dislodged from Benue forests. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the…

*Resign, You've Failed Nigerians, Your Renewed Hope A Scam, Ex-Osun Gov Tells President *Civil Servants, Pensioners Suffered Greatly During Your Tenure, Terrorists Broke Into Kuje Correctional Facility Under You -Presidency Fires Back *People&Politics Writes On How Close Both Were By Felix Durumbah, Abuja "The administration told Nigerians that if it does not solve the power problem by providing a constant power supply, it should not be voted for a second time. “Today, power supply is far worse with some parts of the country receiving an average of two hours daily. Some other parts also receive an average of two hours…

Another bombshell was dropped by the main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) as it expelled the party’s former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, and a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide. Gombe has been involved in a struggle for control of the soul of the party with former Senate President David Mark and others. Recall that on Monday, a faction of the party in Adamawa State announced the expulsion of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, an arrowhead of the party, which is seeking to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 general elections. The…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has suspended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Chairman of the ADC faction in the state, Raji Sulaiman Zumo, announced the suspension today. Also suspended is the former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. Recall that a faction of ADC led by Nafiu Bala Gombe is laying claim to the position of national Chairman of the party. The development prompted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to derecognize the leadership of the ADC under former Senate President David Mark,with the latter subsequently heading for…

*APC Leaders Unconcerned House of Representatives member representing Oluyole federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, was a pitiable sight at a meeting with the new executive officers (Exco) and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of the state last Friday as she lamented the loss of majority of her supporters to another political party, Accord. At the meeting, held at her instance, at Mount Pleasant Hotel, Podo, Ibadan, Akande-Sadipe confessed in a melancholic tone that the mainstream of the support she had been nurturing for over six years under the Community…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has paid glowing tribute to founder of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Professor (Monsignor) Obiora Ike, describing him as a “champion of service and epitome of true character.” Mbah further hailed Ike, praising him as a rare gift to humanity, one whose life has been devoted to uplifting society through selfless service, education, youth empowerment and job creation. He spoke at a reception organised in honour of the cleric at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, yesterday to mark his 70th birthday, 45 years of priesthood, and…

*Tehran Reportedly Charges $2m Per Trip Per Oil Vessel To Ply The Strait, Trump Moves To Stop It Petrol prices in Nigeria and globally may shoot up further if US President Donald Trump fails to reverse his order to the US military to begin blockading the vital Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway from Iran. The Strait is the maritime highway plied by about a fifth of global oil shipping. Trump's order came in the wake of failed peace negotiations between both countries in Pakistan,at the weekend. But, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC),…