A heavy downpour on Monday has led to a devastating flood in Bachure New Extension, a densely populated community in Jimeta, Yola North LGA of Adamawa State, submerging homes and businesses and leaving many residents displaced. The early morning rainfall caused blocked and poorly maintained drainages to overflow, flooding major streets and residential areas. Although the rainfall affected the wider Jimeta metropolis, Bachure was the worst hit, with widespread damage reported. Frustrated residents have blamed the flooding on the town’s inadequate drainage infrastructure. “This drainage was meant to solve our problems, but it’s now the main reason our community is…
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By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia A coalition of young leaders under the Nasarawa Patriotic Youth Alliance (NAPYA) has called on Dr. Ali Silas Agara, former National Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Independent Campaign Council (ICC), to throw his hat into the ring for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election. The youth leaders, drawn from five local government areas in Nasarawa West Senatorial District—Toto, Nasarawa, Keffi, Karu, and Kokona—unanimously endorsed Agara as the best choice to lead the state into a new era of development and inclusive governance. In a joint statement issued Tuesday in Lafia and co-signed by Adamu Bashir (Toto),…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. KOGI State Government has called on citizens, Media stakeholders, and political actors to avoid politicizing the state’s security challenges as it reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating insecurity. Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja said politicizing security challenges was capable of spreading fear in the polity. Fanwo revealed that the government is quietly but effectively recording progress in its fight against criminal elements, particularly kidnappers, within the state. “These gains are not coincidental. They result from well-planned…
The Circle of Friends Forum Nigeria warmly congratulates Chief Timi Alaibe as he marks his 63rd birthday. Chief Alaibe is a respected leader, successful businessman, and the pioneer Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). His life’s work has made a lasting impact on the nation, especially in the Niger Delta region. Throughout his career in politics, business, and public service, Chief Alaibe has shown a strong commitment to progress and development. His efforts have touched many lives and continue to serve as an inspiration to all. “Chief Timi Alaibe’s leadership, vision, and dedication to excellence have greatly…
Frederick Forsyth, celebrated in Nigeria and beyond for his gripping thrillers and his biography of Biafran leader Ojukwu, has passed on at 86. His literary agents confirmed that he passed away on the morning of June 9, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Forsyth rose to global fame with his breakout novel, The Day of the Jackal, a political thriller that was adapted into an acclaimed 1973 film and more recently a Sky Atlantic series starring Eddie Redmayne. His gripping narratives, often grounded in his own experiences, made him one of the most influential thriller writers of…
***Goes spiritual, seeks divine intervention. By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja Senator, Representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Sunday Karimi, has decried the daily reports of kidnap in Kogi West describing the recent death of 76 years old retired Major, Pastor Joe Ajayi in the hands of his abductors as one too many. Sen. Karimi in a statement made available to Newsmen on Monday in Lokoja, reacted to the gruesome death of Major Pastor Joe Ajayi (rtd) who died in the hands of Abductors, with utter dismay. He lamented that the entire Kogi West is now under siege,…
A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by the newly emerged Lakurawa terrorist group has claimed the lives of six men and left three women injured in Gwabro village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, a period traditionally marked by youth visiting neighbouring villages to pay homage to relatives and elders. According to local accounts, the victims were on their way from Gwabro to the nearby Zurmuku community when they inadvertently triggered the explosive device. “They were simply unfortunate,” a resident said. “They must…
***Book on Peter Obi to Be Unveiled as Sign of New Political Direction The Obidient Movement is coming back stronger as top political leaders gather in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for a major event titled “The Renaissance of the Obidient Movement.” The event will feature Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate; Governor Alex Otti of Abia State; and Senator Nenadi Usman, the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party. They will be joined by other committed leaders and citizens who believe in promoting good governance and active citizenship. According to a statement from the Peter…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia Tragedy struck on Monday in Obi, the headquarters of Obi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, as thunder strike claimed the life of a young man and left four others critically injured. The victim, identified as Aminu Ayitogo, was reportedly taking shelter in a roadside hut during a rainstorm when he was struck by lightning. Eyewitnesses said he had stopped after his motorcycle broke down and was waiting for the rain to subside when the incident occurred. Four other individuals who were also in the hut sustained severe injuries and were rushed to a nearby…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia As preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections, former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu-Abubakar, has been endorsed by political stakeholders and grassroots supporters in Lafia Local Government Area as an aspirant for the Nasarawa State governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC). A large crowd gathered at a town hall meeting in Lafia to express their support, urging the former police chief to join the race and promising widespread backing across the state. Speaking at the event, Professor Mohammed Akaro-Mainoma, former Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University and chairman of the group, said…