***Warns Against Tyranny Disguised as Democracy Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary and ULMWP Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East, Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned in the strongest terms the arrest and unlawful detention of popular activist and social media personality, VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse), by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Otse was arrested three days ago after visiting a GTBank branch in Abuja to lodge a complaint about unauthorized deductions from his mother’s account. Instead of receiving justice, he was reportedly whisked away by masked EFCC agents and has remained in custody since…
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By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has issued a stern warning to the Coordinator of the Kogi State Social Investment Programme Agency (KOSSIPA), Hajiya Aishat Oyiza Omade, threatening to issue a bench warrant for her arrest if she fails to appear before the House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, gave the warning during Tuesday’s plenary in Lokoja after Omade failed to honour a summons issued by the House Committee on Special Duties, Legislative Compliance, Government House Administration, and the Governor’s Office. The House is seeking clarification on…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In a bold move to curb persistent clashes between farmers and herders, the Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Mobile Police Unit and the construction of 20 blocks of police barracks in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Senator representing Jigawa Northeast, Abdulhamid Ahmed broke the news during the Jigawa State Government’s town hall meeting tagged Gwamnati da Jama’a in Guri town. The senator also announced plans to build a fully equipped, one-storey police station in the area—part of a federal-state collaboration aimed at restoring lasting peace in one of Jigawa’s most fertile…
In a notable display of public accountability, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, has returned N301 million in unspent funds from the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme to the state government treasury. The announcement was made during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Malam Umar Namadi. Mr. Sankara stated that the funds were part of the N4.8 billion released by the state for the feeding of vulnerable citizens during the Ramadan fast. The feeding exercise, conducted across 638 centers in the 287 political wards of the state, reportedly reached over 5,550 people daily for 29…
By Dr. James Aduku Odaudu The agitation for the creation of new states and local government areas in Nigeria is deeply rooted in the quest for equity, growth, political and economic inclusiveness. The faulty federal system in place has ensured that no matter the number of states in existence, the agitations will not end as long as there are cases of marginalisation, inequity and fear of domination. I dare say, however, that some of the demands are not only just, but also timely. Nigeria’s democracy must be built on fairness, inclusion, and responsiveness to the aspirations of its people. One…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia In a landmark humanitarian and peacebuilding milestone, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has overseen the safe return of thousands of internally displaced Bassa people to their ancestral communities in Toto Local Government Area, seven years after violent communal clashes forced their displacement. The Bassa ethnic group, displaced by persistent conflict with the Egbira community between 2018 and 2019, had been living in temporary camps after fleeing over 100 villages. Despite repeated attempts by previous administrations, meaningful reintegration remained elusive until Governor Sule’s sustained mediation and reconciliation efforts, which created an atmosphere conducive to safe…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an enabling investment climate rooted in macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and a clear pathway to inclusive and sustainable prosperity. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, gave the assurance during a high-level private dinner held on Monday in Lagos. Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, in a statement indicated that the event, hosted by Kuramo Capital Management as part of Africa Venture Capital Week, brought together leading global investors, development partners, and business executives for a strategic dialogue on unlocking long-term capital for Africa’s…
At a moment when the global economy is seeking fresh engines of growth, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has delivered a resounding message to the world: “Africa’s time is now — and it’s powered by entrepreneurs.” In a powerful address at the Legatum Centre for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Uzoka-Anite challenged investors and policymakers to look beyond Silicon Valley and turn their focus to a new frontier of innovation — Africa. At the heart of this shift, she said, stands Nigeria, with its youthful population, thriving tech sector, and…
The Senate has thrown its weight behind a motion to convene a three-day National Security Summit aimed at addressing Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, despite resistance from some senior lawmakers who questioned the effectiveness of such past efforts. The resolution followed a heated plenary on Tuesday during which senators expressed deep concern over rising insecurity—including banditry, terrorism, and violent crime—across the country. The motion was sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South) and co-sponsored by Senators Titus Zam Tartenger (Benue North-West), Onyeka Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North), and Osita Ngwu (Enugu West). Senators shared harrowing accounts from their constituencies, lamenting that rural communities,…
***Dr. Orabueze Slams Simon Ekpa Investigation as Transnational Repression for Economic Gain The Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the United States of Biafra (USB), Dr. Ngozi Orabueze, has strongly condemned Finland’s ongoing investigation into Simon Ekpa, describing it as a politically motivated operation driven by economic interests and transnational repression. In a fiery statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Orabueze accused the Finnish government, led by President Alexander Stubb, of acting as a “stooge” of the Nigerian state and participating in what he called “a sham investigation” that undermines human rights and the global principles of self-determination. According…