Soludo: An icon of liberalism in faith
By Christian Aburime The issue of religious faith is personal, yet its expression in public affairs takes a healthy dose of tolerance and liberalism to foster peace and unity in a multi-religious society like Nigeria. Yet, as sensitive as inter-facing religion with governance can be in our polity, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, of Anambra […]
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger permanently to exit ECOWAS January 29
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has formally approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. It however gave the three countries up till July next year to reconsider their planned withdrawal from the regional bloc. In a communiqué after ECOWAS heads of state meeting […]
Lawmaker condemns Governor Alia’s ‘divide and rule tactics’
A member of the House of Representatives Terseer Ugbor has warned the Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia against what he described as “divide and rule tactics,” saying it was inimical to the unity and interest of the state. Ugbor, who represents Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, stated this in Makurdi where he represented the […]
Many feared dead in Benue boat accident
Many persons, mostly women and children, are feared dead in a boat accident on River Benue near Ocholonya, in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were reportedly returning to Doma in Nasarawa State after attending a market in Ocholonya village on Saturday when their wooden boat capsized. A resident of Ocholonya, identified […]
Power equation in Nigerian politics and the dynamics of Akume’s 2031 remark
By Stephanie Shaakaa Senator George Akume’s recent comments that the North should wait until 2031 for power to return to the zone sparked heated debates, not because it was new or surprising, but because it laid bare the uneasy truths of Nigerian politics. This was not just a statement, it was a mirroring of a […]
FG vows to achieve 30% maternal, child health targets by 2027
The Federal Government has pledged commitment to meet at least 30 percent of maternal, newborn, and child health targets by 2027. Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas made the pledge on Saturday in Abuja, at the 8th annual conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) themed, “Sector-Wide Approach Effectiveness […]
Governor Alia launches Benue State Civil Protection Guards
…Assures he will make the State safe for every Benue resident The Governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, has assured the people of the state that his administration will ensure the safety of every Benue resident and create an environment where everyone will flourish. Alia gave the assurance at the IBB Square Makurdi, during the […]
PRP, ADC begin merger talks, blame Buhari, Tinubu for hardship
By Ben Young The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have commenced merger talks aimed at challenging the governing All Progressives Party (APC). The opposition political parties have blamed former president Muhammadu Buhari and the incumbent President Bola Tinubu for the hardship being experienced by Nigerians. Briefing journalists in Abuja on […]
TETFund denies funding APC
By Nafiz Jegu The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has denied funding activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adamawa chapter, and clarified that General Murtala Mohammed College (GMMC) Yola where TETFund contracts were alleged to have been sold, was not a Beneficiary Institution of TETFund. This was contained in a statement signed by the […]
Cross-carpeting: HURIWA calls for enforcement of constitutional provisions
By Ben Young The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the strict enforcement of the constitutional provision which says that legislators that cross from the political parties under which they were elected to parliament should automatically lose their seats. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the National Coordinator […]