By Comrade Sanusi A. S. Maikudi The politics of 2027 is already being shaped in 2025. The opposition’s new coalition that recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform, has been generating interest as a possible vehicle to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Yet, former Jigawa State governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has sounded a cautionary note. His warning, if understood in its full meaning, is not a death sentence for the coalition but a roadmap for its survival and victory. Lamido’s Core Message In a recent interview, Lamido argued that if the…
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By Umar Muhammed, Lafia Lecturers at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to demand the release of withheld salaries, payment of promotion arrears, and improved welfare conditions. The protest, held on the university campus in Lafia, saw members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Pay our withheld salaries now,” “Starving lecturers is strangling education,” and “Our campuses are unfit for teaching and learning.” Addressing journalists, FULafia ASUU Chairperson, Comrade Sunday Orinya, said the union had exercised patience since the beginning of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, preferring…
***Hails his bridge-building legacy and service to Nigeria By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has paid glowing tribute to the late Prof. Olu Akerejola, former Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), describing him as a rare patriot whose life was defined by scholarship, service, and a passion for unity. Prof. Akerejola, an indigene of Ogori in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, passed away recently, leaving behind what the government called “an indelible mark on the state and the nation.” In a condolence message signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Chief Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government said…
By Abubakar Garba There is a saying among the elders: “When the wind blows, it only exposes the fowl’s rump, but it cannot change its feathers.” In the storm of Nigerian politics, reputations are often tested, names are dragged, and shadows masquerade as light. Yet, through the noise, truth stands firm like the baobab tree that neither wind nor drought can uproot. Such is the case with Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, the Director General of Protocol to the Governor of Kano State, who now finds himself at the centre of a fabricated tempest. Accused of diverting ₦6.5 billion, his name…
Director of Administration and Finance at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Oghenekome Okpobor has endorsed the Positive Impact for Women and Youth Development Initiative (PIWYODI) for championing a grassroots agricultural revival in Delta State, especially through rice farming. Receiving a delegation of the NGO in Warri on Monday, Okpobor, described the group’s work as a turning point for women, young people, and the state’s food security ambitions. “This initiative is not only timely but commendable. With the right support, it can transform lives, create jobs, and boost sustainable development in Delta,” he said. The Isoko-born…
Fear and confusion gripped passengers on Tuesday morning after a train on the Abuja–Kaduna route derailed, forcing terrified commuters to abandon their seats and flee in panic. The incident occurred around 11 a.m., shortly after departure from Abuja, when several coaches skidded off the tracks and brought the journey to an abrupt halt. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos. Some passengers screamed as they struggled to exit the coaches, while others frantically made phone calls to relatives amid fears of a possible attack. Although there were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities, the derailment once again raised questions over the…
The Kano State Government has pushed back strongly against corruption allegations rocking its Director-General of Protocol, Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, describing reports of a ₦6.5 billion diversion as a “political hit job” designed to weaken Governor Abba Yusuf ahead of the 2027 elections. Both the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are investigating claims that state funds were funneled through shell companies, bureau de change operators, and personal accounts linked to Rogo. Already, investigators say they have recovered about ₦1.3 billion and frozen two Zenith Bank accounts tied to him.…
By: Lamara Garba Kano’s destiny has always been tied to the soil. On Monday, 4th August, 2025 that bond deepened as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf unveiled an army of 1,038 young agricultural extension workers, a new force tasked with reviving farms, feeding families, and fighting hunger across the state. From the bustling grain markets of Dawanau to the endless farmlands stretching across the savannah, Kano’s lifeblood has always been agriculture. Regrettably in recent years, the song of abundance has been strained by hunger and food insecurity. Nigeria, a country with its growing population, struggles with low productivity, import dependence, and…
In a strategic move to advance its mission for good governance and strong leadership, the Obidient Movement engaged Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the renowned Nigerian Islamic scholar, academic, and former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy. The meeting, held as part of the movement’s “Building Bridges Across the Niger” initiative, focused on promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered leadership—a vision inspired by His Excellency Peter Obi. Professor Pantami brought decades of expertise in technology, academia, and public service to the discussion. He holds a PhD in Computing and Information Systems from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, and serves as a Professor…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its 2027 presidential ticket open to the South, while retaining its national chairmanship in the North — a move party leaders say is designed to steady the opposition and restore balance ahead of the next general elections. The decision was the highlight of the PDP’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Monday in Abuja. The gathering also settled one of the party’s long-running uncertainties by confirming Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum as substantive national chairman, after two years in acting capacity. He will lead the party until its national convention slated for November…