Peter Anayo, Author at Champion Newspapers LTD

Tiv professors decry Benue killings, seek FG’s intervention

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260144

The Forum of Ayatutu Professors (FAP) on Thursday condemned the continued attacks on communities in Benue, resulting to the killings and displacement of hundreds of innocent residents. This was contained in a press statement jointly signed by Prof. Tor lorapuu and Prof. Simon Irtwange, Chairman & Secretary, Board of Trustees......

Tambuwal, Abaribe, 7 other senators defect to ADC

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260145

Nine senators across different political parties, on Thursday, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The senators are Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto; Eyinnaya Abaribe, Abia; Binos Yaroe, Adamawa; Victor Umeh, Anambra; Tony Nwonye, Anambra; Lawal Usman, Kaduna; Ogoshi Onawo, Nasarawa State; Augustine Akobundu, Abia and Ireti Kingibe, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).......

NCPC boss urges Christian women to pray for peace in Nigeria, Middle East, the World

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260137

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof Stephen Adegbite, has called on Christian women to continue praying for peace in Nigeria, Africa, the Middle East, and globally. Bishop Adegbite made this appeal while receiving the executive members of the Women......

Wike opens first new district in FCT, plans infrastructure for Waru-Pozema

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260165

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Barr Nyesom Wike FCT Administration, is set to provide essential infrastructure in the newly opened Waru-Pozema District, enabling residents and developers to move in and start development. Barr. Wike made this commitment on Thursday while inspecting ongoing projects across the Federal Capital Territory, stating that......

Your attacks on Oyebamiji sign of defeat, AMBO Media chides Adeleke

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260192

..demands Osun Govt account for N1 trillion revenue, 114 tractors TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo The AMBO Media Fronts, a support group affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has described recent criticisms of Oyebamiji by the administration of Governor......

Osun 2026: Why I deserve to be re-elected –Adeleke

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260152

TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has identified key achievements recorded by his government across key sectors of the state as reasons why he deserves to be re-elected for another term in office. Adeleke disclosed this on Wednesday at the Government House Banquet Hall to mark......

Governor Okpebholo’s 100MW Ologbo initiative seeks to guarantee reliable energy

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260148

BY DR. PATRICK AKHERE EBOJELE PHD Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government institutions and households, steady power supply determines how efficiently people work, produce, and live. In recent months, however, the conversation around electricity......

Vocational support programme: Julius Berger demonstrates commitment to CSR as Academy graduates 36

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260157

Some graduates of Batch 2025 of Julius Berger’s annual Vocational Support Programme, VSP receiving their certificates last week in Abuja. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Tuesday, demonstrated its unflinching commitment to being socially responsible when the leading engineering construction company’s Academy marked the successful completion of its Batch 2025 Vocational......

PDP expresses hope for Ekiti election as Court of Appeal affirms Dr. Wole Oluyede as governorship candidate

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260182

CYRIL MBAH, Abuja The Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Court of Appeal, Akure Division verdict, which affirmed Dr. Wole Oluyede as the duly nominated PDP governorship candidate for Ekiti State election. The party noted that in a unanimous decision, a three-man appellate panel set aside......

More time for student loan applications as NELFUND extends deadline for Institutions

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 20260149

FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has granted an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal for institutions that formally requested more time for the 2025/2026 academic session. The extension is exclusively for institutions that submitted official requests to NELFUND for additional time to enable their......