By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a bold display of loyalty and admiration, councillors from all 287 wards across Jigawa State have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Umar Namadi — and have pledged to personally fund the purchase of his APC nomination form for a second term in 2027. The announcement was made during a Sallah homage visit to the governor at the Government House in Dutse, where the councillors praised the administration’s achievements and reaffirmed their commitment to Governor Namadi’s leadership. Speaking on behalf of the forum, Hon. Muhammad Yakubu Ringim of Ringim Ward described the governor’s…
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By Augustine Eigbe, Ph.D. Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999 has been fraught with systemic challenges, including weak institutions, electoral malpractices, and elite manipulation of governance processes. Among the most noxious threats to democratic stability is the unbridled defection of opposition politicians to the ruling party, a phenomenon that weakens political competition, stifles transparency and accountability, and embeds one-party dominance in the country. The defection epidemic, often driven by personal ambition rather than ideological conviction, exemplifies elite capture, where a select few override the democratic will of the majority for selfish gains. If unchallenged, this practice will sabotage the very mainstay of…
***Rallies support for Tinubu’s re-election, 2027 By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. HONOURABLE Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has called on the people of Kogi State to remain optimistic and believe in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s determination to resolve Nigeria’s pressing challenges with his reforms. Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu made the call in an interactive session with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State at his country home in Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi. He reiterated the President’s determination to resolve Nigeria’s pressing challenges, grow the economy, improve the welfare of citizens, and deliver…
By Frank Tietie Is there a specific policy of the Federal government to address the growing ‘army’ of young unemployed Nigerians, especially in Northern Nigeria? Who really thinks about these people? In recent times, public service has been redefined in practice as a means of sharing resources with individuals through formal government employment, allowing them to do minimal and nominal work in exchange for security of employment and commensurate salaries. One senior government official recently described it as a Nigerian-style social security system. Mindful of Dr Goke Adegoroye’s distinction between the ‘public service’ and ‘civil service’, wherein he clearly defined…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has set the record straight after reports claimed that former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, narrowly escaped an attack by Boko Haram insurgents last Friday. Ndume clarified in a statement on Tuesday that he never said the general was attacked. Instead, he said Buratai town in Borno State—where the former army chief is from—was the target of the attack. During a recent interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Ndume explained that insurgents struck Buratai town near a military base. Soldiers defended the area, but some military vehicles and equipment were damaged…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia In a swift and determined response to a growing security threat, Nasarawa State police have intercepted an AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, and a stolen motorcycle in Keana, signaling a crucial win in the fight against armed crime in the region. The recovered firearm, along with two loaded magazines and 45 rounds of live bullets, was found abandoned after a suspect — believed to be linked to violent criminal activity — fled into nearby bushes, escaping arrest during a police checkpoint operation. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, revealed that this breakthrough followed an urgent…
By Ehichioya Ezomon Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly extended his executive tentacles to the Delta State House of Assembly, where he barred journalists from coverage of the midterm report of his administration’s stewardship since May 29, 2023, when he took office to steer the ship of “The Big Heart Of The Nation” for four years till 2027. Rather than the normal press conference or interaction with journalists to showcase his “achievements” in the first two years in office, Rt Hon. Oborevwori took the ceremony to the Delta Assembly, where journalists were locked out of the chamber – with…
A viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has ignited public outrage, pushing Nigeria’s healthcare crisis back into the spotlight and forcing a federal investigation into the hospital’s conduct. The video, which surfaced over the weekend, captured the frantic voice of a Good Samaritan who said he had rushed injured victims from a road crash to the hospital, only to be told by medical personnel that they could not be treated—allegedly due to a lack of gloves. The footage, raw and disturbing, showed some victims left unattended while others limped into the…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has called on the federal government and Kano State authorities to urgently arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killing of CSP Baba Ali Mohammed, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano, who was lynched by a mob in Kano. CSP Mohammed, an indigene of Nasarawa State, was attacked by angry youths and later died from his injuries in the hospital. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and deep mourning across the Eggon nation. Speaking in Lafia, the President of ECDA Worldwide, Mr. Mandy David-Abuluya, condemned the killing…
***Says “The President Can Go to Sleep — We’ve Got His Back” By Fatima Ndagi Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Dr. Uche Ogah, has joined forces with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Dr. Ogah made this known when he visited the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) office in Umuahia on Saturday. He said he was ready to work closely with Kalu to make sure the president gets strong support in Abia State and across the Southeast. “We have always worked together. Now, I…