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By Odeli David President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to exercise caution in addressing developmental issues in the Niger Delta, with a call for his administration to tackle the region’s longstanding concerns over marginalisation, infrastructure deficits and equitable distribution of national resources. The call was made by Odeli David, who stressed the need for deliberate policies and sustainable development initiatives to address the historical grievances of the oil-rich region and strengthen its relationship with the Nigerian state. David noted that issues surrounding fiscal federalism, decentralisation and the protection of minority interests deserved serious consideration as part of broader efforts…

Alleged threats against the Kogi West senator raise fresh questions about transparency, public spending and political tolerance. A controversy over local government finances has reportedly heightened political tension in Kogi West Senatorial District, following allegations that Yagba West Local Government Chairman, Hon. Tosin Olokun, threatened to frustrate Senator Sunday Steve Karimi’s political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olokun, who also chairs the Kogi State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), was accused by sources of expressing anger over Karimi’s recent comments on increased allocations to local councils. The senator had addressed the issue during…

The Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, alongside senior officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has called on the newly elected executive of the Delta State Council to promote peace, unity and inclusive leadership. The call was made during a congratulatory meeting with the union’s new executive, where speakers stressed the need for internal harmony, effective communication and cooperation to strengthen the NUJ and improve the welfare of journalists across Delta State. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/a-tribute-to-a-living-legend-of-philanthropy-asiwaju-engr-dr-prince-olatunji-olusoji-at-birthday/ Ahon urged the leadership to build on the union’s relationship with the state government, noting that collaboration between the media…

By Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto, OON A few days have passed since the drums rolled, congratulatory messages poured in, and people across different walks of life celebrated him. Yet, the aura of his birthday continues to linger like a sweet fragrance, reminding us that true greatness is not celebrated in a day but cherished for a lifetime. I am referring to a man whose name has become synonymous with generosity, whose presence commands respect, and whose impact is felt even in communities he has never physically visited. He is Asiwaju Engr. Dr. Prince Olatunji Olusoji, Asiwaju I of Ayere Kingdom,…

Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association cites government support as it pledges statewide mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections The Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association (COMTOA) in Delta State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was adopted following a motion moved by the association’s State Treasurer, Comrade Prince Miller, and seconded by the State Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Afatakpa. The association, which claims to have more than 25,000 members across Delta State, announced its position during a solidarity visit to the…

APC Stakeholders Urged to Prioritise Competence, Accountability and Voters’ Choice in Succession Debate By Our Reporter, Lafia A political commentator, Aliyu Mamuda, has called for a performance-driven approach to leadership succession in Nasarawa State, arguing that the state’s political future should be determined by the electorate rather than political endorsements or the preferences of outgoing officeholders. Mamuda made the argument in a statement dated October 16, 2026, titled “Nasarawa State Deserves Leadership Based on Performance, Not Anointment.” He maintained that governance should not be treated as an inheritance or an arrangement designed to compensate an outgoing governor, stressing that citizens…

Delta Governor Calls for Reconciliation After Closely Contested NUJ Election Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his re-election as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, urging him to unite members and provide inclusive leadership following the keenly contested election. Oyowe secured 235 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, who polled 218 votes, in a closely fought election that reflected the competitive nature of the contest. The governor’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued on Friday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir…

The Director of Women Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Betta Edu, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to sponsoring executive bills aimed at improving women’s representation in elective and appointive positions across Nigeria. Edu also assured the President of sustained grassroots mobilisation and engagement with women across the country, emphasising the importance of strengthening their participation in governance and the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Tinubu had assured Nigerian women of his support for the proposed legislation, pledging to pursue measures that would increase women’s…

The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Asaba, Delta State, and Onitsha, Anambra State, following extensive rehabilitation works, while announcing plans to reconstruct the Benin-Asaba Expressway and other major roads across the country. The reopening followed interventions aimed at improving the bridge’s structural safety, strengthening security surveillance and restoring smooth vehicular movement between the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones. Speaking during the reopening ceremony in Onitsha on Thursday, Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, said the rehabilitation reflected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to maintaining critical national infrastructure and improving transportation networks across Nigeria. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/reps-seek-federal-intervention-as-flooding-ravages-delta-other-states/ Umahi explained…

By Abdulkadir Auwal The immediate past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, and the lawmaker representing Keffi West Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu Nana, have been sighted in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during a religious visit to the Kingdom. Balarabe Abdullahi currently serves as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe State. The former Speaker reportedly arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a week-long religious visit, during which he and the serving lawmaker are participating in activities connected with their spiritual journey. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/2027-tinubu-orders-betta-edu-apc-women-to-mobilise-millions-of-female-voters/ Umrah, popularly known as the Lesser Hajj,…