By Ben Adaji, Jalingo A coalition of Fulani associations in Taraba State has condemned the exclusion of its members from the committee recently set up by Governor Agbu Kefas to investigate and reconcile parties involved in the crisis in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area and other troubled parts of the state. In a press statement issued on Wednesday in Jalingo, the leader of the coalition, Aishatu Ardo, described the composition of the committee as unfair and unrepresentative, particularly to the Fulani, whom she identified as the primary victims of the crisis. Ardo, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Fulbe…
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In the wake of public jabs thrown by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called for a higher standard of political discourse, urging leaders to focus on legacy and maturity rather than “childish disputes.” The political titans, both former governors of Rivers State, have long had a fraught relationship. But tensions resurfaced after Wike, speaking during his 60th birthday celebration, accused Amaechi of weaponising hunger for political advantage and clinging to power after years in public office. “He never spoke of hunger when he was Speaker, Governor, or Minister,” Wike…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Jigawa State Government and all 27 local government councils have launched a joint campaign to combat the spread of childhood tuberculosis (TB), as the state ranks 8th nationally in TB burden among children. Speaking at the flag-off of the 2025 Childhood Tuberculosis Week at the Government House Banquet Hall in Dutse, First Lady Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi—represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Hajiya Aisha Aminu Usman—called for collaborative efforts from private organizations and donor agencies to support the state’s TB eradication efforts. She described the state’s current TB statistics as alarming and stressed…
By Paul Mumeh Senator Abba Patrick Moro, the Senate Minority Leader, is no stranger to political struggles. In fact, his political journey began during his days as a student union activist at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He continued his activism as a lecturer at the Benue State Polytechnic, where he led the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and served as a national officer. A comrade in every sense, Moro has long been immersed in advocacy and struggle. He eventually left academia to pursue a political career. Though he initially faced setbacks, Moro persevered. His breakthrough came when he…
As Nigeria faces mounting economic woes, institutional fatigue, and a restless youth population, a powerful call for transformational leadership reverberated through the capital over the weekend at the 6th anniversary celebration of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). The event, held in Abuja, was more than a ceremonial milestone—it became a national symposium on the urgent need for visionary governance. In his stirring keynote titled “Transformational Leadership for National Transformation,” renowned leadership strategist Linus Okorie challenged the country’s political class to escape the chokehold of transactional governance. “Nigeria doesn’t lack resources or intelligence,” Okorie said. “What we…
By Fatima Ndagi In what has been described as a national call to action, the House of Representatives is set to host a landmark event aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s fiscal accountability architecture. The National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance (NCPAFG), organized by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House, will take place from July 6 to 10, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Speaking during a pre-conference press briefing at the National Assembly Press Center, Chairman of the House PAC, Rep. Bamidele Salam, outlined an ambitious roadmap for the conference, describing it as a key…
***Says infighting and personal greed weakening opposition more than APC interference ***Calls for patriotic, united front to rescue Nigeria’s democracy The Labour Party (LP) has issued a passionate call to opposition politicians across the country to set aside personal ambition, greed, and internal rivalries, and unite to offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Global Award and Dinner Night held in Abuja on Monday, LP’s Acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, said that while the APC has undoubtedly deployed state power to sabotage opposition voices, the greater threat…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with indigenous energy firms following a strategic meeting with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (RAEC), which recently acquired Shell’s onshore assets in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, RAEC Chairman Dr. Layi Fatona and CEO Engr. Tony Attah briefed the government on operational progress, noting that daily production has already exceeded 200,000 barrels. The company pledged alignment with national priorities, including job creation, upstream growth, and community engagement. Minister Edun praised RAEC’s strides, stressing that growing local participation in the…
Senator Jimoh IbrahimThe internal fabric of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State is showing signs of strain as Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, a respected leader in the riverine communities and former Niger Delta agitator, openly declared his readiness to bankroll opposition candidates against sitting APC lawmakers in 2027. Ajube’s outburst, delivered during a strategic meeting with party leaders at Agadagba-Obon in Ese-Odo Local Government Area, marks a significant escalation in grassroots discontent over speculated plans by the APC hierarchy to hand automatic return tickets to selected National Assembly members. Flanked by supporters, Ajube distributed cash gifts of…
Monday OkpebeloThe Edo State Government has launched a comprehensive profiling exercise for property owners in the New City Development Area—formerly known as Coral City—as part of renewed efforts to settle lingering land disputes and streamline land ownership in the area. In a statement released signed by Dr. Abdulwasiu Oyakhire, Secretary to the Edo State Committee on Land Dispute Resolution, all property owners in Lot-A and Lot-B of the development zone have been invited to present their ownership documents for verification. The exercise is set to begin on Tuesday, June 3, and will run until Friday, June 13, 2025. It will…