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By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has commissioned a private television station, Kwararafa TV, in the North-East State. The starion, our correspondent gathered, is established at Wukari, headquarters of Wukari Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Performing the ceremony at Wukari, traditional home place of the ancient Kwararafa Kingdom, Gov. Kefas expressed joy over the vision that led to the setting up of the sight-and-sound news medium, explaining that it will contribute to the state's development and growth. Pledging to give every necessary support to the outfit because of its vision to inform, educate and…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu, and Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has stepped up preparations to guarantee peace and security during this year's Easter celebrations just as prominent Nigerians including Rep Akin Alabi; Alaafin of Oyo, HRM Oba Abimbola Owoade 1; chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the South-West, Ambassador Ajadi Oguntoyinbo; and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oyo State governorship aspirant, Otunba Olugbenga Peter Obafemi, have saluted Nigerians during the festive period, urging love, patience, unity, sacrifice and other virtues. In Enugu, the State Command of NSCDC said it has deployed no fewer than…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Contrary to the number of casualties announced by the Benue State Police Command, the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has confirmed the death of 55 persons in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Sankera axis of the state as a result of last Thursday's attacks by suspected herdsmen. Speaking during a visit to the affected communities to assess the number of casualties in the area, Gov. Alia condemned the unprovoked invasion, warning that any local found collaborating with the attackers would not be spared. Gov. Alia who assured residents that the state government was taking…

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Education Quality Assurance Services (FEQAS) have joined forces to host a comprehensive workshop on the revised National Education Quality Assurance Policy. The collaborative effort aimed to enhance education quality in FCT by ensuring that schools meet minimum standards and quality control measures. Mandate Secretary, FCT Education Secretariat, Dr. Danlami Hayyo said that the revised policy was a comprehensive framework that addresses various facets of education quality. He said: "The revised policy is a comprehensive framework that addresses various facets of education quality viz-a-viz monitoring, supervision, assessment, evaluation of schools and capacity development…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Barely 24 hours after suspected killer herdsmen attacked Otobi in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, about three communities in the same LG were again reportedly attacked by armed herdsmen on Wednesday, April 16. The affected communities, Emichi, Okpomaju and Odudaje, reports said, were simultaneously attacked in a seemingly well-coordinated operation. Checks revealed that there were casualties but it was not yet clear if there were deaths or even the number recorded so far. But a resident of the area who spoke to Peopleandpolitics.net said that residents who sustained gunshot wounds were rushed to hospital for…

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Provost of Taraba State College of Education, Zing (COEZ), Professor Ejika Sambo, has assured students that the institution will soon commence a dual mode of education. Sambo made the disclosure during the 46th matriculation ceremony of the college where 1,300 fresh students for the 2024/2025 academic session took the oath of formal admission into the institution. He described dual mode of education as a system where students enroll into a degree program without affiliating with any university. The ceremony held at the college's Prof. Sa'ad Abubakar Hall. Sambo congratulated the matriculants for being part of the set…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu To uphold discipline and professionalism, Commissioner of Police (CP), Enugu State Command, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, on April 16, 2025, conducted parade drills for officers and men of the State Criminal Investigation Department (State CID). A press statement by the Command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Daniel Ndukwe, said that the CP, while addressing the personnel, reaffirmed his zero tolerance for unprofessionalism, extortion, and other corrupt practices. He emphasised that the era of approving frivolous, fictitious, or trumped-up petitions for investigation is over. The Police Commissioner charged all personnel in the department to remain steadfast, diligent, and…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A group, One Benue, has canvassed for unity, progress and peace for people of Benue State , North-Central Nigeria. The body urged residents to shun all tendencies capable of dividing them. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, April 16, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the state capital, Convener of One Benue, Mr. Lawrence Terseer Kyuka, noted that the aim of the organisation was to promote peace, unity and progress of Benue people. As part of efforts towards this, Kyuka disclosed that One Benue was putting together a concert expected to start on April 18, 2025 where professionals…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ahead 2027 general elections, Ibadan-born businessman/politician, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solutions FM, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has been meeting with leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The meetings have been holding at the residence of the Co-Chairman of the PDP Elders' Council, Chief Wole Oyelese, at Ikolaba area of Ibadan. According to a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by Adegoke's media team on Wednesday, April 16, one the meetings, which took place on Tuesday, was attended by the Chairman of the Elders' Council, who is a member of…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu As part of events marking the 2025 International Monument Day, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated his administration's unwavering commitment to the cultural renaissance currently sweeping across the South-East state. Mbah, who spoke through the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, said that the theme for this year's celebration entitled: 'Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future', was timely and apt. He noted: "Enugu State is a land where history, heritage, and humanity meet in a unique and powerful blend. “Our monuments are more than relics —they are voices from the past,…