By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia Gunmen have abducted Barrister Yusuf Musa, the Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence in Ungwan Nungu, Lafia Local Government Area of the state. Barr. Musa, a former General Manager of the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS), was reportedly kidnapped without any initial trace. According to police sources, the abduction was first suspected when a patrol team from the “B” Division of the Nigeria Police Force spotted a Peugeot pick-up van with its doors left open…
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The Rano Local Government Council has commenced the distribution of 1,800 bags of subsidized fertilizer to farmers, in a bold move to boost agricultural output and support rural livelihoods. The official flag-off ceremony took place at the Rano Local Government Secretariat and was led by the Executive Chairman, who reiterated the council’s strong commitment to agricultural development and food security. Zonal Information Officer, Rabiu Khalil Kura in a statement indicated that each bag of fertilizer is being sold at a discounted price of ₦20,000, making it more accessible to farmers who are preparing for the peak of the rainy season.…
The Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a man of unshakable integrity who lived and led by the rule of law. In a heartfelt condolence message on Monday, Emami paid tribute to Buhari’s lifetime of service to Nigeria and his lasting contributions to democratic governance and national development. Chief Emami extended his sympathies to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Buhari family, and the people of Daura, Katsina State, ahead of the late President’s burial scheduled for Tuesday. According to the prominent Itsekiri chief and APC stalwart, Buhari remained steadfast to…
***Boost Flood Preparedness Ahead Of Heavy Rains In a proactive move to bolster disaster preparedness, the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has announced plans to establish a fully functional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate responses to emergencies across the state. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Muktar Atima, disclosed this during an appearance on TalkTime, a flagship current affairs programme on LugardTV. He said the EOC would become operational in the coming days and would include representatives from key ministries such as Health, Water Resources, Agriculture, Women Affairs, Education, and Information. “This Centre will serve as the nerve…
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hon. Sadiya Umar Farouq, has paid glowing tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, hailing him as a principled leader who embodied simplicity, discipline, and unwavering dedication to Nigeria. In a heartfelt statement released on Saturday, Farouq recounted her long-standing relationship with the former president, describing him as a “father figure and mentor” whose leadership left a lasting imprint on both her career and the nation’s political landscape. “My journey with Baba Buhari began before politics, when I first met him at Ahmadu Bello University during a visit to his…
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of “unwavering integrity” whose presidency marked a turning point in Nigeria’s anti-corruption and financial transparency drive. In a statement issued in Abuja, the institute said Buhari’s firm commitment to ethical governance and public accountability left a lasting impact on the nation’s institutional framework. “His puritanical stance against graft and financial malfeasance set a standard for accountability, inspiring renewed hope for ethical leadership in both the public and private sectors,” the statement read. One of the crowning moments…
***“It’s not about power for power’s sake—Nigeria must be saved,” says ex-Governor In a powerful display of opposition unity, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido declared his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while endorsing broader cooperation with other opposition forces under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The fiery speech, delivered at a PDP empowerment rally on Sunday in Dutse, doubled as both a strategic overture and a stinging rebuke of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lamido—one of the PDP’s most respected elders—used the event organized by Senator Mustapha Khabeeb (PDP, Jigawa South-West) to call for an…
What began as a bold diplomatic stride for Nigeria on the global stage has quickly spiraled into a storm of domestic controversy—ignited not by words, but by a photograph. During President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s high-profile bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the iconic Copacabana Forte, a seemingly innocuous image captured Tinubu flanked by two familiar allies: Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun. All three men—staunch political allies—hail from Nigeria’s South-West. To many Nigerians, the optics were more than awkward. They were incendiary. “This is not just a seating arrangement. It’s a signal.…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has launched a blistering legal counteroffensive against the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, which ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her six-month suspension as excessive and unjustified. In a detailed cross-appeal filed at the Court of Appeal on July 14, 2025, Akpabio—through his lead counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN—accused the trial court of overreaching its judicial boundaries, warning that the judgment, if left unchallenged, could “erode parliamentary independence” and destabilize Nigeria’s democratic balance of power. “The court cannot grant a relief that was not asked for,” the appeal stated, pointing out that…
The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari has continued to draw heartfelt tributes from across the country, with one of the most stirring coming from Earl Osaro Onaiwu, foremost Director-General of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. For Onaiwu, the loss is deeply personal. “He wasn’t just a former Head of State to me—he was a long-time friend and senior uncle,” he said in a moving statement released Monday. “I received the news with a heavy heart.” Describing Buhari as “a man who stood apart,” Onaiwu praised the late leader’s principled stance in a political landscape often defined by opportunism. “In an…