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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has entered a new phase of leadership with the official handover from outgoing Commissioner, Engr. Gerald Otiji, to the new one, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh. In his address, Engr. Okoh paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, describing Engr. Otiji as both a brother and a friend. He credited more than 80% of the developmental strides recorded by the administration of Governor Peter Mbah to the Ministry under Otiji’s leadership. “Engr. Gerald Otiji’s leadership has laid a solid foundation. If Nigerians regard Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah as the best governor…

As substantive National Chairman of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, assumed office today, his immediate predecessor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, has thumbed up the appointment. According to Ganduje, Yilwatda will perform well,though he is taking office at a critical time, describing his accession to the position, however, as strategic. In a statement he personally signed, which contained these, Ganduje added that he has confidence in Yilwatda’s ability to lead APC forward. The new Chairman became the party's top official during APC's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the country's capital, on Thursday, July 24. Ganduje, a former…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has announced its readiness to enforce ban of Sunday trading at the Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market, Ibadan. The State Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, stated this on Thursday in his office at Secretariat Ibadan. According to a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Adebisi explained that the ban would curb rising insecurity and restore order at the market, adding that the enforcement would take effect from Sunday, 27th July 2025. He hinted that the enforcement was a culmination…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja From Plateau State, the home state of new National Chairman of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, came mixed reactions to his emergence today to the party's top seat. Yilwatda was unanimously endorsed by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) today as APC's substantive National Chairman during the body's meeting in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Until the endorsement, he was Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. It is worthy of note that Yilwatda, flying the APC flag, unsuccessfully ran against incumbent governor of the state, Caleb Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party…

President of Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), Commandant Isaac David, has strongly condemned some of the nation's educated elite who, he said, despite relying on the support of poor and illiterate masses to attain political office, thereafter refuse to be accountable to them. In a strongly-worded statement signed by him, Commandant David expressed dismay at what he described as the "elitist hypocrisy and class arrogance" of such politicians. To him, they use the votes of the common people to climb to power, only to later distance themselves from the constituents. His stance aligned with growing concerns over the…

*2 Deputy VCs Affected Greater motivation has come for some senior academic staff of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) as the University's Governing Council approved the promotion of 11 of them to the exalted ranks of Professor and Reader. Of the 11, four were promoted to Professor while seven others were elevated from Senior Lecturer to Reader, according to a statement today by the University management. FUGUS is a federal University located in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria. The promotions were approved at the Council’s 30th (Regular) meeting held on July 23, 2025, in Abuja,the nation's capital. Those promoted to the rank…

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri To the Chairman, Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, Hon. Isaac Agbateyinro, electioneering campaign promises are sacred and form a social contract that he said he will continue to keep. He emphasized that he will continue to improve the people's welfare by providing essential amenities needed to uplift their standard of living. More dividends of democracy will be made available to further reduce any challenges being faced by the populace, he said. Hon. Agbateyinro stated these today, July 24, when a select group of journalists led by the State Council Chairman of Nigeria…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Isi-Uzo Local Government Traditional Rulers Council, Enugu State, has commended the efforts of the State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, which they said had continued to improve security in the LGA since the inception of the present administration. They also condemned an attack, several weeks ago, on parts of Eha-Amufu community in the state, which left some people dead, saying it was totally against the run of play, given the investment and job done in the fields of security and infrastructure by Gov. Mbah and the Council Chairman, Barrister Obiora Obeagu. The royal fathers, led by their…

*Rallies Residents Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed concern over the alarming rate of vandalization of public infrastructure in the Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja. The concern was raised by Director, FCTA's Department of Monitoring and Inspection (DMI), Tpl. Obinna Nkwocha, during a routine monitoring exercise of the FCC. He said the menace is being tackled. The Director said the Administration is unhappy over the increasing incidents, in which criminals target street lights, water pipelines and electricity cables. Tpl. Nkwocha disclosed that FCTA, under FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has relentlessly shown commitment to developing and enhancing public assets…

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to restoring peace, stability, law and order across the country, especially in areas affected by insecurity and violence. Speaking through the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State, Tinubu said: “Nigeria is in safe hands, and we will restore law and order. That is an assurance we are giving. It will be done.” The housing project, carried out in collaboration with Qatar Charity Organization, is part of the…