By Rubby Obinna There is a specific kind of silence that falls over a government house when the political weather begins to shift, and right now, in the corridors of Nvosi, that silence is deafening. As I look at the current state of Abia politics, it is impossible to ignore the clear jitters emanating from Governor Alex Otti’s camp. The reason is simple: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has decided to live his promise. When a man of Kalu’s political pedigree gives his word, especially one minted in the presence of the APC leadership, the wise don’t just listen—they prepare for…
Author: Adetutu Audu
By Augustine Osayande, PhD As Edo South gradually enters the early phase of political alignment ahead of the 2027 senatorial election, it is becoming increasingly evident that the contest will not merely be about personalities, but about the depth of experience, institutional capacity, and the ability to translate political influence into measurable development outcomes. Among the figures already shaping this emerging conversation is Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, whose name continues to surface consistently in stakeholder consultations and intra-party engagements across the district. Whether one views him through a partisan lens or a governance-oriented perspective, his presence in Edo South political discourse…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has unveiled a sweeping transport intervention package valued at ₦1 billion, alongside the distribution of 500 electric tricycles to operators across Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government Area. The initiative, which targets 1,000 Keke NAPEP riders, is part of the state government’s broader strategy to modernize urban mobility, reduce operating costs, and cushion the economic strain on transporting workers and residents. The eco-friendly tricycles were originally inaugurated on December 20, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a significant collaboration between federal and state authorities to promote sustainable transport solutions. Speaking at the launchiNg held…
Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s key paramilitary agencies have applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the decision as a long-overdue act of justice that restores dignity to years of national service. The commendation came on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, in Abuja when former Controller-Generals and Deputy Controller-Generals from the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Leading the delegation, former Comptroller-General of the NIS, Chukwura Udeh, said the gesture by the…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s correctional system, the deployment of technology to strengthen border security, and the entrenchment of financial integrity across public institutions. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, in Abuja while receiving the President and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Yahaya, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that reforming the nation’s correctional system remains a top priority, stressing that the focus must extend beyond incarceration to rehabilitation and reintegration of…
By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, April 17, 2026) Tigrine is the name of a rocky downhill village located in a cheerless valley. Tigrine is ruled by King Tiger aka Oba Ika, who sits resplendent on the ancient throne of Wiked Kingdom. Though the aborigines of Tigrine village are humans, they call themselves tigers because they disembowel without swords, using ‘a pa ni ma yoda’ technique. They also tear off the skin without blades, circumcising without razors. Tigrine village brims with prey, victims and spoils. One afternoon, the sun burned down on Tigrine village so fiercely that…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the nomination of five members into the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots administration and improving service delivery across the state’s councils. The nominations were conveyed in a circular dated Thursday, 16 April, 2026, issued by the Office of the Head of Service at Alausa, Ikeja, as part of efforts to ensure the smooth and effective running of statutory commissions. The nominees are former Chairman of Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area, Honourable Hakeem Adisa Bamgbala; ex-Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Honourable Yinka Mursiq…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, 16 April, 2026, in Abuja, reaffirmed his commitment to building a stable, peaceful, and prosperous nation, assuring that the well-being of Nigerians remains his top priority. He stated that the political and economic structures that have long undermined Nigerians’ prosperity are being steadily replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full participation. Receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State at the State House, President Tinubu pledged to sustain reforms aimed at creating more opportunities for poor and vulnerable citizens. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima;…
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, 16 April, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq and a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali. Farouq and Alkali are scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, 16 April, 2026, before the court but failed to appear. Only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed was present in court. The trio are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a twenty-one count charge bordering on breach…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega-Miliki-Saje-Bode-Olude-Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The Governor disclosed this during the commissioning ceremony of the road, which traverses Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting that the project is part of his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. Abiodun described the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road as one of the abandoned projects inherited by his administration, adding that its reconstruction would enhance connectivity and stimulate commerce within the axis. He further revealed plans…