Oshiomhole: An Avoidable Embarrassment By John Mayaki Penultimate week, one of our leaders and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, tactically escaped being embarrassed by a daring but frustrated journalist on Channels TV who anchored a flagship program, Politics Today. The journalist told the former governor, “You’re not the one on the…
Benue IDP Writes Open Letter Apologizing to Ex-Governor Ortom, Laments Neglect of Camps By Our Correspondent, Makurdi, January 18, 2026 – A displaced person living in one of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State has written an emotional open letter to the immediate past Governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, apologizing…
Kogi State youths and students have congratulated the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd.), on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a critical stakeholder in the state’s peace and security architecture. The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, conveyed the goodwill of Kogi…
Oborevwori Felicitates Edo Governor Okpebholo At 55 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Edo State counterpart, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 55th birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader committed to the development of his people. In a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir…
Women’s Power Surge: Why Nasarawa’s Key Voting Bloc Backs Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu – By Sam Israel JP In every serious political calculation in Nigeria, one truth has become increasingly difficult to ignore: women are the backbone of electoral success. From voter registration to election day turnout, women consistently show up in greater numbers, endure…
BIRS: Probe Ayabam, Orubibi, Others, — Group Tells Alia A pressure group under the aegis of Benue Arise For Accountability Network (BAFAN) has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to probe the stewardship of former Chairman of the Benue Internal Revenue Service, BIRS, Andrew Ayabam. The group stated this in press statement signed…
Kogi NYCN Stakeholders Commend Governor Ododo’s Youth Inclusivity Initiative …. Commissioner Anyebe seeks unity among youth body By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja The stakeholders of the Kogi State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, have commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his youth inclusion and impactful legacy initiated by his administration. During a…
Zimbabwe Launches Mass Drug Campaign Against Elephantiasis Zimbabwe has initiated a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign targeting lymphatic filariasis, or elephantiasis, aiming to reach 1.4 million individuals across several districts. Running from September 16 to 28, 2024, the campaign utilized a new triple-drug therapy combining ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole, achieving a 73% coverage rate. Supported…
Delta Council polls: APC calls for immediate sack of embattled DSIEC Chairman ……Passes vote of no confidence on Dr. Jerry Agbaike. Dissatisfied with the preparation for the conduct of the forthcoming local government election by Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Spokesman in the State, Mr Valentine Onojeghuo has called…
Eid-el-Fitr: Sustain Your Prayers for Nigeria, Prof Sulaiman Urges Muslims. Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria, noting that the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is hinged on the support and prayers…
