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 By Genesis Ogiri | Political Correspondence ENUGU — Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, the Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, has unveiled a nine-point development agenda, promising to create 100,000 sustainable jobs within four years if elected governor. Nnaji made the pledge in his acceptance speech after emerging as the NNPP candidate, saying he would not take the confidence reposed in him by party delegates and members for granted. He promised to commence implementation of his programmes from the first day in office, describing his proposed administration as one of “total stewardship” and “total transformation.” Security, according to the candidate, would form the foundation of his administration, with a commitment to protect lives and property across communities, farms and urban centres. He pledged to make Enugu safe while strengthening the environment for economic activities and so...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The President General of the Office of the National Grassroots Mobilization for President Tinubu 2027, Otunba Fatai Adegbuyi, has called on Nigerians and members of the grassroots mobilisation structure to intensify efforts toward securing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Adegbuyi made the call on Thursday at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, during a political mobilisation and prayer gathering that brought together supporters, party faithful and grassroots mobilisers from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.  The gathering, which focused on strengthening the political structure ahead of the 2027 elections, also provided an opportunity for supporters to reaffirm their commitment to the President and the mobilisation of voters across communities. Addressing the gathering, Adegbuyi described Tinubu as “the angel sent to rescue Nigeria,” urging Nigerians to continue to support...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Chief Ambassador (Dr.) Mrs. Princess Kate Opara Ekeh, Grand Patroness of the Tinubu Support Group and Office of the National Grassroots Mobilization for President Tinubu 2027, has called on members of the group to intensify grassroots mobilisation and galvanise full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Opara Ekeh made the call in Abuja at Merit House, during a conference convened for members of the grassroots mobilisation network, where she urged them to return to their respective states and constituencies and commence a vigorous mobilisation campaign in support of the President.  She stressed the importance of sustained grassroots engagement, urging members to take the message of the administration to communities and polling units while sensitising citizens on the need to support President Tinubu's bid for another term in office. Speaking further, Opara Ekeh disclosed that the Office...

By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA -- The Association of Mental Health Reform Organizations in Africa (AMHROA) has called on African governments to decriminalise attempted suicide and replace punitive responses with compassionate care, timely intervention and comprehensive mental health support. The call was contained in the organisation’s Continental Position Paper issued on Thursday, September 10, 2026, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. In the position paper titled “From Criminalisation to Care: Advancing Rights-Based Mental Health Reform, Contextualised Legislation, Sustainable Investment and Suicide Prevention Across Africa,” AMHROA said Africa must urgently reform laws, policies and systems that treat people experiencing mental health crises as offenders rather than individuals in need of protection and professional support. The organisation stressed that suicide prevention must go beyond public awareness campaigns, arguing that governments need to establish functional me...

By Genesis Ogiri The OGWUS Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYECDO) has unveiled two major grassroots football tournaments for 2026, stepping up efforts to discover emerging football talents and create new opportunities for young players across the Niger Delta. The tournaments — the 2026 Upata Unity Football Cup and the 2026 OGWUS Empowerment Cup, Abua/Odual — are expected to provide a competitive platform for football teams and promising players to showcase their abilities, gain exposure and pursue opportunities within the professional game. According to OYECDO, the competitions are designed not only to promote grassroots football but also to use the sport as a vehicle for youth empowerment, community mobilisation, peacebuilding and social development. The organisation said the initiative would encourage young people to channel their energy into productive activities while developing discipline, teamwork, leadership and responsibility. The 2026 tou...

OGWUS Leads Charge Against Social Vices Through Football Tournaments By Genesis Ogiri The OGWUS Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYECDO) has unveiled two major grassroots football tournaments for 2026 as part of efforts to empower young people, discover emerging football talents and combat social vices across communities in the Niger Delta. The tournaments — the 2026 Upata Unity Football Cup and the 2026 OGWUS Empowerment Cup, Abua/Odual — are designed to deploy football as a tool for youth development, community mobilisation, peacebuilding and crime prevention. OYECDO said the competitions would provide young people with constructive opportunities to channel their energy into productive activities amid challenges including kidnapping, oil bunkering, drug abuse, cultism, unemployment and youth restiveness. The initiative is also positioned as a community-based intervention aimed at strengthening social cohesion and creating sustainable opportunities for y...