Ebonyi map BY MANDY PARK The All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi on Monday began its campaign for the August 22 Local Government Area elections at Ikwo with the resolve to garner massive grassroots mobilisation. The party’s leaders from Ikwo LGA and beyond, in unison, emphasised the need for increased collection of Permanent Voter Cards to secure victory across the 171 wards and 13 LGAs of the state. Governor Francis Nwifuru, while presenting the party’s flag to its Chairmanship Flagbearer, Mr Chidi Nwode, urged party faithful to unite in ensuring total…
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Abia LP chieftains set up strategic committees, reaffirm support for Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. By CHIDI NNOROM Chieftains of the Labour Party in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Alex Otti and constituted three strategic committees to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued on Monday after an extensive deliberation at a strategic meeting convened by the stakeholders’ chairman and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba. The stakeholders commended Otti for what they described…
Read MoreGroup warns FG against moves to privatise unity schools
By MANDY PARK The President of the Old Students Association of the Federal Government College, Ilorin, 1996 Set Alumni, Barrister Chukwuyere Izuogu, has warned the federal government against any move that could lead to the privatisation of Federal Unity Colleges. Izuogu warned that such a policy would erode equal access to quality education and place the schools beyond the reach of children from low-income families. The president of the group who spoke after the Director-Principal of the college, Dr Agbo Paul, expressed concerns over reports suggesting that the federal government…
Read MoreNBC seeks fresh appeal over ruling voiding broadcast fines
By MANDY PARK The National Broadcasting Commission has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking leave to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that barred it from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The application follows the Court of Appeal’s June 17, 2026, decision striking out the commission’s earlier appeal because it was “fundamentally defective” and incompetent. In a motion filed by its counsel, Mr Dapo Akinosun (SAN), the NBC asked the appellate court to extend the time within which it can challenge the January 10,…
Read MoreGraduate skills gap threatens Nigeria’s digital economy
Babcock University By : KENNETH NJOKU Nigeria’s ambition to build a globally competitive digital economy could remain constrained unless universities place greater emphasis on practical technology training, amid growing concerns that many computing graduates still lack the hands-on skills employers require despite rising enrolment in technology-related programmes. The concern was echoed by the best graduating student in Computer Technology at Babcock University, Okereke Splendour, who said classroom instruction alone cannot adequately prepare students for the realities of today’s technology industry. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony held in her honour, the first…
Read More2027: Sen. Hanga finally dumps Kwankwaso, resigns from NDC
By : MANDY PARK The Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Rufa’i Sani Hanga finally disclosed his resignation from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Hanga’s official resignation has finally put an end to days of speculation and further reaffirmed his parting ways with leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Hanga, Senate Chief Minority Whip confirmed his resignation in a letter dated August 3rd, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of the NDC in Dakata Ward, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. Hanga disclosed the resignation…
Read MoreCross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package
Photo: The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over ₦70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo). The landmark approvals, spanning agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure and environmental sustainability, reinforce the Otu administration’s determination to accelerate industrialisation, attract private capital, create thousands of jobs and position Cross River as one of Nigeria’s most competitive investment destinations. Approving the projects during the Executive Council meeting, Governor Otu said the ratification…
Read MoreCross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package
Photo: Governor Bassey Otu By: Grace Okorie The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over ₦70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo). The landmark approvals, spanning agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure and environmental sustainability, reinforce the Otu administration’s determination to accelerate industrialisation, attract private capital, create thousands of jobs and position Cross River as one of Nigeria’s most competitive investment destinations. Approving the projects during the Executive Council…
Read MoreProf. Ogunwole: The man rewriting FUOYE’s story
Photo: Prof. Joshua Ogunwole By Dr Sunday Saanu The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, is a different person to different people, depending on the prisms of perception and shared relationship. Indeed, there are many choice angles of gaze from which to draw descriptions. However, the truth remains that a legend has no truer proof than his enduring legacy. For me, immediately I was appointed as Director of Public Affairs and Communication, I began to search into his background to know the kind of leader with…
Read MoreParents, not students, behind exam malpractice, says Oloyede
File photo. Former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. By Mandy Park Former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has blamed parents, rather than candidates, for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria. Oloyede described their involvement as the most painful experience of his 10-year tenure at the examination body. Speaking during an interview on ThisDay Live shortly on Sunday, Oloyede said many parents deliberately introduce their children to dishonest practices in a bid to secure admission into higher institutions. He stated, “The most…
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