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Oct

01

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

BREAKING! Police Arrest Popular Kaduna Activist After Whistleblowing On Govt Firm’s Link To Multibillion Naira Alleged Illegal Land Deal

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Popular Kaduna-based human rights activist, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, was today arrested by operatives of the State Command of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) allegedly for whistle-blowing. Comrade Ejembi, the Chief Executive Officer, Eagle's Brain Human Rights Organization (HRO), informed People&Politics of his arrest, in a Short Message Service (SMS) he personally sent to our correspondent. The message read: "I have just been picked by the police now." The said land is valued at several billions of Naira even as the purported acquisition and development has raised eyebrows in the State capital. The activist had earlier on Tuesday,…

Sep

10

2025

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Changing The Narrative From Partisanship To Performance I. The Peter Mba Way

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In less than three years in office, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most visionary and results-oriented State leaders. Through a blend of innovation, technology, fiscal discipline, and bold reforms, Mbah is steadily transforming Enugu State from a once “civil service economy” into a thriving hub of productivity, smart economy driven by technology, and inclusive growth. His leadership style which is rooted in measurable goals, performance-driven governance, and technological disruption of the status quo has redefined what it means to govern in the 21st century. A Governor with a Vision and a Plan From the onset,…

Sep

08

2025

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Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

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Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I. Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle. Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has…

Aug

28

2025

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‘We Stand In Solidarity With Our Colleagues In Gaza And Around The World’, Nigerian Editors Concerned About Killing Of Journalists

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the relentless targeting and killing of journalists in Gaza and elsewhere around the world. The umbrella body of Nigerian editors strongly condemned the recent killing of five journalists: Husam al-Masri (Reuters), Mariam Dagga (AP freelance journalist), Mohammad Salama (Al Jazeera), Ahmed Abu Aziz (Middle East Eye), and Moaz Abu Taha, through artillery and missile attacks by Israeli forces. in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, President and Secretary, respectively, the Guild said these acts are a blatant breach of international law, specifically…

Aug

09

2025

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Ogun Govermor Tackles Gbenga Daniel, Denies Allegation Of Witch-hunt

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The Ogun State Government has described as a barefaced lie, the allegation of witch-hunt levelled against Govermor Dapo Abiodun by a former governor of the state, Senator Gbenga Daniel. In a statement issued recently, Senator Daniel disclosed that some of his properties were marked for demolition and alleged that he was deliberately being targeted by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Responding in the statement on Saturday, Governor Abiodun's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, said the allegation by Senator Daniel was in bad taste. According to him, it has become a familiar pattern for the Senator to ascribe political…

Aug

09

2025

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Orji Kalu, Ben Murray-Bruce, Mourn Audu Ogbe

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Senator Orji Kalu and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce have sent messages of condolences to the family of late former agriculture minister Audu Ogbeh. In separate messages on Saturday, they said the former PDP national Chairman was a man of integrity, a gentleman and an exceptional leader. In his message, Senator Orji Kalu mourned the elder statesman, and described Ogbe as a man of “uncommon wisdom, humility, and integrity.” by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Saturday, Senator Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Ogbeh, whom he hailed as…

Aug

09

2025

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Former PDP National Chairman, Audu Ogbe, Is Dead

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Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one-time minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbe, is dead. He died on Saturday, August 9, aged 78. His family announced his death in a short statement this morning that “He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service and dedication to our nation and community. We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the examples he set." An indigene of Oturkpo in Benue State, Ogbeh was born 28 July 1947. He was a farmer and politician who served the country as the minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. In…

Aug

06

2025

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BREAKING! Panic Grips Kaduna As Police Recover Military-Grade Bombs From ‘Babanbola’ Firm

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Shock and panic tore through Kaduna following the discovery of lethal, military-grade bombs from a scavenged items firm located around an industrial area in the city. Scavengers of used items are popularly known as Babanbola in local parlance. Police said the bombs were transported from terrorism-ridden Borno State. No one or group has been linked to the consignment. Besides the bombs, the Kaduna State Police Command said it also recovered one locally made pistol with 21 rounds of ammunition and other high caliber weapons. In a statement issued by the Command's spokesman, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Mansir…

Aug

06

2025

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Editors Mourn Doyin Abiola, former MD, Concord Newspapers

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Doyin Abiola, a trailblazing journalist and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the defunct Concord Newspapers. Dr. Abiola died at the age of 82. In a statement issued Wednesday by Mr. Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, President and General Secretary, respectively, the Guild said Dr. Abiola's legacy is a testament to her pioneering spirit, adding that she broke down gender barriers and mentored generations of journalists who have gone on to become great professionals. "Her remarkable career trajectory, from reporter to the pinnacle of journalism, sets records as…

Aug

02

2025

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NGE Condemns Closure Of Badeggi Radio By Gov. Umar Bago

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) strongly condemn the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State. The Guild, the umbrella association of topmost journalists in the country, considers the governor's action as "a blatant attack on press freedom and democracy in Nigeria". In a statement signed by Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, its President and General Secretary, respectively, the Guild says the act of censorship and intimidation undermines the fundamental principles of a democratic society, where free press is essential for holding those in power accountable. "Section 39 of the 1999…