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By our reporter Presidential hopeful for the 2027 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has restated that, if elected, he will serve just one term of four years. Addressing fears in some quarters that he may seek re-election after the first term, Obi said his promise is sacrosanct, pointing to his personal track record down the ages of sticking to his promises always. Recall that last month, Secretary-General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, while speaking to a national daily, had said the North does not trust Obi to do just one term as promised, saying former president Goodluck Jonathan, a…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Following Nasarawa State governor Abdullahi Sule's demand for apology and retraction of comments by a university don, Professor Zacharys Gundu,who had stated that the state was a launchpad for terrorists killing Benue State indigenes, the latter has vowed to meet the governor in court. Professor Gundu, who is the Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Mkar in Benue State, restated that he was prepared to meet Governor Sule in court. Benue and Nasarawa States are contiguous and were one bloc when both were part of the defunct Benue-Plateau State, until 1976 when the then Federal Military Government…

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Kehinde Olaosebikan has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term would propel unending growth and development in Nigeria. Speaking with media correspondents in Ibadan,the Oyo State capital, over the weekend, Olaosebikan stated that the President would at the end of his second term in 2031 give Nigeria a Nigerian with the leadership qualities of a former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, as his successor for ceaseless progress of the evolving new and greater Nigeria just as he did in Lagos State in 2007. He described…

A scary picture of the uprooting of inhabitants of seven villages from their indigenous lands by suspected Fulani killer herdsmen in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, has emerged. Not done with forcibly removing the indigenes, with scores allegedly killed in the process and thousands fleeing for sake of their dear lives, the invaders proceeded to occupy the lands,take over existing livestock and generally enjoy the comfort of living on the properties of the original owners. The Wazirin Mushere and community leader in the LGA, Da Yohana Margif, painted the picture in a statement to newsmen. He named…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has called on Vice President (VP) Kashim Shettima to resign his position forthwith. He proferred reasons Shettima should quit the exalted office of the country's number two position. Maharaj Ji, in a statement, said Shettima had made comments allegedly antagonising the steps the Federal Government (FG) he is part of, had taken. "As Vice President, Kashim Shettima's comment on the alleged unconstitutionality of the Federal Government's emergency rule in Rivers State escalates matters. This is why the Founder of One Love Family and Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj…

*Ekiti Varsity VC Felicitates Monarch On Appointment By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has approved additional funds for disbursement under its single-digit administrative charges of agricultural loan schemes. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, August 1, the Chairman, Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, disclosed this in an interactive session with a group of farmers at the corporation’s headquarters in Ibadan,the state capital. He said the additional loan was part of continued efforts to empower farmers, promote food security, and boost agricultural productivity across…

*Visits Alia, Condoles With Victims' Families *Grieving State Strengthened By Your Coming, Says Gov By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Leaders of 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branches of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have again condemned the killings in Benue State, describing the spate as a national tragedy that demands honest conversation and urgent intervention by the authorities. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued today, August 1, by Northern CAN Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab after a condolence visit to the crises-ridden state by a high-powered delegation of the body. The delegation, comprising CAN Chairmen, Secretaries,…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Headquarters of 82 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), has denied recent allegations (not in People&Politics ) that its personnel burnt homes, looted property, and harassed civilians in Umualumaku, Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. The Division's Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, in a press statement, said that the claims are not only false but also a calculated attempt to sabotage the Division's efforts. He advised the populace to kindly note that no soldier under the Division was involved in such misconduct, stressing that "our troops operate under strict adherence to the code…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The outgoing members of 2024 Batch "B" Stream Two of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have lauded the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on improved security and good governance in the state. This was even as they presented an Award of Excellence to the Isi-Uzo Council Chairman in recognition of what they described as his outstanding achievements in working with the governor to enhance security and promote rural transformation in the LGA. Recall that the Mbah administration initiated and completed the 21.7km Agu-Mgbuji-Ogbete road in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ekiti State Executive Council (SEC) has approved over N18.5 billion for various projects covering construction of roads, electricity supply, water, sanitation and hygiene, agriculture, security, among others. State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, said, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, July 31, that the approvals were given during a virtual SEC meeting held on Wednesday. Olatunbosun stated: “N10.115 billion was approved for the rehabilitation of 11.4-kilometres of roads and reconstruction of 6-kilometre Ita Ido - Ido-Ile - Okemesi - Ikoro road in furtherance of the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration’s commitment to proper…