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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Revered monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1), has declared that the Oba River is the boundary between the city of Ibadan and Iwo town. The paramount ruler made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales in the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo, which took place at the Committee Room at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Speaking through the Ekerin Olubadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Hamidu Ajibade Salaudeen, the Olubadan said the boundary between Ibadan and Iwo in…

The Governing Council of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State, has approved the appointment of Hajiya Nafisa Barau Suleiman, as the third substantive Registrar of the University. The appointment was approved at the 29th Meeting of the Council which held from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25, 2025, in Abuja. According to a press statement signed by Head of the university's Media and Communications Committee, Dr Linus Akor, a copy of which was made available to PeopleandPolitics.net today, Hajiya Suleiman who holds an M.A. English Language degree from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto, is the first female Registrar…

The Vatican says about 250,000 mourners filed through St Peter’s Basilica during a three-day lying in state. Tens of thousands of people filed into St Peter’s Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis on his last day of lying in state before his funeral. The basilica was open for most of Thursday evening into Friday morning, shutting its doors for only three hours overnight. Long queues snaked around St Peter’s Square and the surrounding roads, before being funnelled through the heart of the basilica in a single column leading to the central altar, where Francis’s open coffin was displayed…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Catholic Bishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, Archbishop Mathew Manoso-Ndagoso, on Friday, April 25, urged Nigerian leaders and Christians in the country to emulate the humble and simple lifestyle of Pope Francis who, to him, lived a life of humility and cared for the marginalized in society. Speaking after the requiem mass at St Joseph's Cathedral, Archbishop Manoso-Ndagoso noted: "He live very closely to the way Jesus Christ lived and that's why Christ identified with the poor; he identified with those at the periphery and those who felt abandoned. This is something we must learn as leaders and…

By Chijioke Njoku, Abakaliki Chairman of Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA) in Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria, Hon. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Peace Agwu, has inaugurated a free medical outreach program designed to serve over 2,000 residents of Ishielu community. The event, held in Ezilo, marked a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility among the locals. During the flag-off ceremony, Mrs. Agwu highlighted her commitment to providing quality health services, stating that the initiative aims to address the pressing health needs of her constituents. “It is my goal to ensure that our people have access to quality healthcare,” she remarked, emphasizing that the…

The Trump administration is restoring visas for hundreds of foreign students who had their legal status abruptly terminated stoking panic among many who feared immediate deportation, government officials confirmed. Justice department attorney Elizabeth Kurlan told a federal court that immigration officials are now working on a new system for reviewing and terminating visas for international students. The announcement follows more than 100 lawsuits filed by students who were abruptly stripped of their legal right to study in US universities. An estimated 1,800 students and 280 universities have been impacted, according to a tally from Inside Higher Ed. Many affected students…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has decorated his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Alex Akinlalu, with his new rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram handles, @PNMbah, on Wednesday, April 23, the governor shared: "Today, I had the honour of decorating my Chief Security Officer, Alex Akinlalu, with his well-deserved new rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, assisted by the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa. "ACP Akinlalu is a disciplined, strategic, and exceptionally dependable officer whose commitment to…

To foster skills acquisition and promote economic empowerment, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat, through its Department of Mass Education, has flagged off a one-week free holiday vocational and entrepreneurship training program. The initiative is a collaborative venture of the Department of Mass Education, and two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), The Potter’s Wheel Foundation, and the Nigerian Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS). Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo emphasized the importance of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship in today's world, describing it as imperative for self reliance and empowerment. He highlighted the…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Wednesday, April 23, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), per a report this evening in Freedomonline. The online medium said it "learned that Oborevwori’s decision was made following extensive consultations with political stakeholders. "Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has confirmed the defection." The development came in the wake of several denials by officials of the State Government as well as close aides of the governor. His defection ends PDP's unbroken rule in the oil-rich South-South or Niger Delta State since 1999. It also…

Interesting facts have emerged on Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at 88. As leader of over N1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, the Pope was also Head of the Vatican, the world's smallest sovereign country with a population of just 882. As Pope, his salary is $0. He had no salary. His basic needs including living expenses,food, clothing, travel are taken care of by the Vatican. Unlike many leaders, especially African Presidents/Heads of Government, Pope Francis' net worth, CelebrityNetWorth reports, was about $100 (N157,000 in Nigeria) at the time of his death. The Pope's lifestyle is a reverse commentary on…