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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Scientists in the country have described research, particularly at the instance of laboratory technologists, as a leg of the university tripod that cannot be overestimated. They are unanimous in the call to governments at all levels to prioritise better funding of research in Nigerian universities. The calls were made during the Fifth Biennial Conference/Workshop of the Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (ASLTON), University of Ibadan chapter, held at the Faculty of Pharmacy Auditorium, University of Ibadan (UI). The three-day conference, held between Tuesday, 19 August and Thursday, 21 August, 2025, had 'The Tripod Stand…

*Extols Late Premier Dr Okpara's Foresight *'Hotel Presidential, Enabler Of Enugu's Growth Plan' *After Enugu Air, Other Feats, Hotel To Move State Into Top-tier Business Destination, He Says By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the reconstructed iconic Hotel Presidential established by the administration of former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, the now-late Dr. Michael Okpara, describing the revival of the 62-year old edifice as “a homecoming for history.” Mbah, who performed the unveiling in Enugu on Thursday, August 21, extolled the foresightedness of the former Premier, but regretted that the monument of…

True leadership involves the rowing of the boat in the same direction as the followers. This much was demonstrated by the Woman Leader of Abia Development Association, Abuja (ADO), Noble Lady High Chief Charity Ohadiugha when she embarked on a familiarization tour to see members of the group in their local areas. A press statement issued by the group's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ngozi Ufomba, and made available to People&Politics, disclosed these. During the visit, Ufomba stated, she interacted with them so as to know their challenges and fashion out creative solutions to them,to keep the group happy and united.…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has launched the Benue Alia Palm Project with the distribution of improved palm seedlings to journalists in the North-Central State. Performing the ceremony at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the state capital, Governor Alia, who noted his desire to partner with the media, said that the improved palm seedlings would enable the state to move from food basket of the nation to an industrial basket. The Governor disclosed that investing in palm trees would make the state not to only feed the industries but also improve on the economy of the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Mr Valins Obizue has assumed office as the new Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, charging personnel to rededicate themselves to duty. Obizue gave the charge on Thursday, August 21, in Enugu as he took over from his predecessor, Assistant Controller General (ACG) of Corrections, Mrs Prisca Oku. Oku, who was recently promoted as ACG, had been deployed to take over as the new Zonal Coordinator of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Zone M, Enugu. Obizue, who acknowledged working with most personnel in the state at various offices, departments and commands before now, urged them to put…

*Restates The Rich Heritage, Majesty, Global Respect For Alaafin Stool By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, today, August 21, disclosed that he is not in a supremacy battle with any monarch either in Yorubaland or anywhere in the world. He made the disclosure in a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The reported schism between Oba Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, came to the fore last Monday when the Alaafin faulted Ooni’s reported conferment of Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Agbaja Leaders of Thought (ALT) has announced plans for the Agbaja Summit 2025, scheduled for November 26–27, 2025, in Enugu. Themed 'Education and Skills Development: Building a Future Anchored on Heritage', the summit will bring together Agbaja sons and daughters at home and abroad, alongside partners and cultural custodians, for two days of dialogue, innovation, and cultural celebration. Announcing the event at a press briefing at the Amadeo Centre yesterday, Professor Chike Anibeze, Chairman of the Planning Committee, described the summit as “a clarion call reminding Agbaja leaders of thought that they have a shared…

*His Territories Go Beyond Yorubaland, He Says By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leaders in Yorubaland have been wading into the reported feud between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Elewu Etu 1; and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, over right to confer chieftaincy titles in Yorubaland, South-West Nigeria. The latest of such came from revered traditional ruler, the Oore of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, who said the Ooni had not overreached his bounds. Recall that a statement from the palace of the Alaafin, purportedly signed by his media aide, Bode Durojaye, on Monday, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured that the state government will embrace a hi-tech judicial system that eliminates outdated processes and strengthens justice delivery, while also prioritizing the welfare of workers across all sectors. The governor made this known at the annual conference of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Enugu branch, held at the Justice A.I. Umezuruike Auditorium, High Court, Enugu. Speaking on the theme, 'Embracing Disruptive Innovation: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Justice Administration and Delivery in Enugu State', Gov. Mbah, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Barrister…

By Our Correspondent A consultant and owner of a hotel popularly known as De Jay's Guest Inn, Mr Victor Balogun, has been charged to court for alleged criminal intimidation of a journalist over a news report in Kaduna, North-West Nigeria. Balogun was on Monday, August 19, 2025, arraigned at Upper Customary Court, Television, Kaduna, on a charge bordering on criminal intimidation, by the Sabon Tasha police divisional headquarters. According to the Police First Information Report (FIR), signed by Inspector Bulus Alamu, and dated August 12, 2025, the journalist, Mr. Idibia Ude Gabriel, lodged a report at Sabon Tasha police station…