In a stunning escalation of its shadow war with Iran, Israel has assassinated Saeed Izadi, the newly appointed commander of the Palestinian Division in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force—barely 24 hours after he assumed the role. Izadi was killed in a precision overnight airstrike on a residential apartment in the city of Qom, deep inside Iranian territory. The strike, widely attributed to Israeli forces, marks yet another audacious hit in Israel’s relentless campaign to dismantle the IRGC’s top command. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, calling it a decisive act of justice. “Izadi was a…
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In a powerful display of loyalty, respect, and enduring political ties, former local government council speakers from Jigawa State who served under the second tenure of former Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar have paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Defence. The delegation, led by Forum Chairman Alhaji Ali Zarada Gagarawa, met with the Minister on Friday, June 20, 2025, to extend Eid el-Kabeer greetings and express unwavering support for his leadership at the national level. The symbolic visit, coming just days after the peaceful completion of Eid festivities, was more than a courtesy—it was a moment of reaffirmation…
By Lamara Garba In a time when many public officeholders are accused of losing touch with the very people they were elected to serve, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi, is charting a different path. Through two innovative engagement platforms—the weekly “Gwamnati da Jama’a” (Government and the People) and the monthly Sectoral Performance Review Meetings—the governor is gradually reshaping the culture of governance in the state by bringing government closer to the grassroots and making public service more transparent and responsive. The “Gwamnati da Jama’a” program is a weekly interface between the governor and the people of Jigawa. Held…
Obidient Movement Unveils Governance Watch to Promote Accountability and Civic Participation The Obidient Movement has launched a new civic engagement initiative titled Governance Watch, aimed at boosting political awareness, enhancing citizen participation, and driving policy-focused dialogue across Nigeria. Announcing the platform on Thursday, the National Coordinator of the movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, described Governance Watch as a unifying and solutions-oriented publication designed to monitor government performance, share reform ideas, and promote transparent leadership. “This is more than a newsletter—it’s a national platform for civic reawakening,” Dr. Tanko stated. “We are building a new consciousness rooted in integrity, competence, compassion, and…
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has come down hard on President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata, the Benue State community rocked by a recent massacre, accusing him of offering a “flimsy excuse” to evade a duty of national empathy and leadership. In a strongly worded statement on his X-handle Obi said leadership is not about comfort or excuses but about sacrifice, presence, and responsibility—especially in moments of national grief. “It is deeply troubling that, following the brutal massacre in Yelwata, the President claimed he could not visit the victims due to bad roads,” Obi…
In a major push to consolidate energy sector reforms, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Thursday met with top leaders of the downstream petroleum industry to chart a path for deeper collaboration and accelerated investment in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The delegation, led by Mr. Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, CEO of Matrix Energy, included major industry players such as Alhaji Yakubu Maishanu, Chairman/CEO of AYM Shafa Ltd, and Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, CEO of A.A. Rano. Together, they represent a significant share of Nigeria’s fuel supply and distribution network. Director of Information and…
Former PDP gubernatorial candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Prince Abdulkadiri Kabba Aliyu Obaje, the first son of the late Ata Igala, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Aliyu Otulukpe Obaje (Gabaidu). In a heartfelt condolence message, Alhaji Abubakar — fondly known as Abu Ibro — described the passing of the royal prince as a monumental loss to the Igala Kingdom, Kogi State, and Nigeria as a whole. He praised Prince Kabba Obaje as a quiet yet enduring pillar of tradition, dignity, and honour, whose life embodied the noble heritage of the revered Ata Igala…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former aide to ex-Governor Idris Wada, Hon. Shittu Idris Haruna, has faulted the recent claim by the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo that all liabilities inherited from the Wada government have been settled. Hon. Shittu, in a statement issued on Friday, described the claim as misleading and an attempt to whitewash unresolved obligations. He said political appointees who served under Capt. Idris Wada are still being owed three months’ salary to date. “It is disheartening that political appointees who gave their all in service to the state are being treated…
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has issued a scathing indictment of the Nigerian government following revelations by the Senate of over ₦210 trillion in financial irregularities within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) between 2017 and 2023. In a statement released Thursday, Obi declared that “Nigeria has become a crime scene,” describing the findings as a national disgrace and a monumental betrayal of the Nigerian people. “How else does one explain the Senate’s audit revelations—₦103 trillion in ‘accrued expenses,’ ₦107 trillion in unaccounted ‘receivables,’ and a total ₦210 trillion in discrepancies?” Obi asked. “No…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will determine President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 election after its national convention, according to the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. Basiru made the clarification during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, stating that although President Tinubu has received broad endorsements from party stakeholders to seek re-election, conversations about his vice-presidential pick are premature. “As far as we are concerned, the national summit held in the Presidential Villa has endorsed Mr. President,” he said. “The running mate issue is not yet on the table.” The clarification followed recent…