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Michael Olumide Development and peace advocate, Chief Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has announced plans for the 2026 edition of the Multi-Million Naira Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup, a grassroots football tournament designed to promote peaceful coexistence, strengthen inter-ethnic relations, and empower young people across Delta State through sports. The football…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo National Vice Chairman (South East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has hailed the Imo Digital City as a game-changing technology hub, saying Governor Hope Uzodinma’s strategic investment in digital innovation and youth development is nurturing a new generation of globally competitive tech entrepreneurs,…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom Community in Adamawa and Taraba States has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for re-election in the 2027 general elections, citing their leadership qualities and commitment to the development of the nation and…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Stakeholders in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have applauded Governor Umo Eno for his prompt intervention following the devastating floods that recently affected several communities in the coastal council, while urging the state government to implement lasting measures to address recurring flooding, coastal erosion…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State chapter, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to stop what it described as persistent attacks on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and instead concentrate on addressing the challenges confronting the state. The party made the…

Prominent Christian cleric, Bishop Desmond Osazuwa Amasihohu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 presidential election and complete a second term in office ending in 2031. The declaration was contained in a statement titled, “President Tinubu 2027 — He will be there till 2031.…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has applauded Governor Umo Eno for approving over ₦3.2 billion for the payment of examination fees and students’ bursaries, describing the intervention as a landmark investment in the future of Akwa Ibom children and a clear demonstration of visionary…

Michael Olumide Alabi Retired Major General Ishola Williams has thrown his weight behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for an independent international investigation into the abduction and eventual rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area, arguing that the governor’s demand is both justified and consistent…

Michael Olumide Dean, Faculty of Law, Paul University, Awka, Prof. Kenneth Nwuba, has warned that any alleged plan to arrest the Obi of Awka Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Obi Dr. Austin Chukwuezugo Ndigwe (Ezeuzu III), could spark avoidable tension and threaten the prevailing peace in the Anambra State capital. Prof.…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated that the protection of lives, property and the security of the state’s territory remains the foremost priority of his administration, declaring that terrorists operating within the state will be driven out to pave the way for sustainable development. The…