The Senator Al-Makura that I Know…..Part 1 — By Danjuma Joseph. It was William Shakespeare, who rightly observed that “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them” This perfectly captures the life of Distinguish Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (Sarduanan Gwandara), a man whose life and contributions to the society…
ALHAJI SULE IYAJI; A LIVING LEGEND, AN ICONIC IGALA LEADER This passage highlights the accomplishments of Alhaji Sule Iyaji, a prominent figure in Igalaland, Kogi State, Nigeria. Read: Igalamela/Odolu LGA to partner Kogi RAAMP for rural dev’t Early Career and Political Ascendancy: Elected to the defunct Benue State House of Assembly in 1979. Appointed Commissioner…
Kogi Tribunal: What SDP Should Know About Discrepancy Between Presidential and Governorship Election In response to recent allegations of blackmail and propaganda leveled by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, it is imperative to provide a comprehensive rebuttal to set the record straight….
In Nigeria, Huge Money yet endless poverty — Ameh Peter ….As FAAC Disbursed The Sum Of N2.07 Trillion To The Three Tiers Of Government In February 2024 From The Total Revenue Generated In January 2024. Nigeria cannot get it right if the Federating unit remains largely unproductive. We cannot sustain this feeding bottle federalism because…
Yusuf Magaji Bichi: Leading the DSS with Integrity and Commitment Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, stands at the helm of the Department of State Services (DSS) with a reputation for integrity, firmness, and dedication. As the Director General of the DSS, Bichi has exhibited numerous commendable characteristics that have not only defined his leadership style but…
NORTH CENTRAL MEDIA FORUM PRESENTS GEORGE AKUME’S TENURE AS GOVERNOR OF BENUE STATE, SPANNING FROM 1999 – 2007. Dist. Sen. Dr. George Akume’s tenure was marked by significant achievements across various sectors. Here’s a detailed breakdown of his accomplishments with key events: 1. BACKGROUND AND EARLY CAREER. 👉George Akume was born and raised in Tarka…
Gàmbàrí pa Fúlàní… By Lere Olayinka, (9/3/24). In Yorubaland, there is this popular saying that, “Gàmbàrí pa Fúlàní ò lẹ́jọ́”, meaning “there is no case, if a Hausa person kills a Fulani person.” In those days, the Yoruba people of Southwest Nigeria as well as some parts of the South-South (Midwest) and North Central (Middlebelt)…
Senator Echocho: The Malice of Critics and Judgement of Posterity By Nathan Oguche Emmanuel, PhD In a democracy, various voices strive to shape the narratives surrounding public office holders. However, within the public space, two types of critics have been identified. The first type criticizes with facts and figures, intending to correct and mold. Those…
Bird’s eye view of Governor Sule’s industrialization agenda By Ali Abare It is a statement of fact that Governor Abdullahi Sule came onboard on May 29, 2019 on the mantra of industrialization. Having realized the tremendous potentials in Nasarawa State especially in the areas of agriculture, solid minerals and lately, oil and gas, the Governor…
Nigerian economy: Beyond pillorying President Bola Tinubu By Taiwo Akerele. A barrage of criticism has been directed towards the Nigerian President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the depreciating Naira to escalating inflation affecting goods and services, and increasing security concerns. These issues are significant, stirring widespread anger and concern, with the populace feeling the impact…