Now That Edo Central Has a Senator: The Task Ahead By – Darlington Okpebholo Ray Now that Edo Central has produced a senator in Joseph Ikpea, it is important to extend congratulations on his emergence while immediately recognising the enormous responsibility that rests on his shoulders and on all other Esan sons in positions of…
Nasarawa ADC establishes steering committees, affirms party’s readiness to assume leadership in 2027 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has officially unveiled its State Steering Committee. The committee is led by former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency Chief John Mike Abdul, who serves as the interim chairman of the party in…
Ivory Coast’s President Ouattara announces re-election bid amid massive protests Thousands of Ivorians marched in Abidjan, especially in the Yopougon suburb, to protest President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a fourth term in the October 2025 presidential election. Protesters carried banners with slogans like “Enough is enough!” and “No true democracy without true justice” to express…
Governor Sule assures Nasarawa West stakeholders of fairness in 2027, upholds zoning By Yahaya Idris, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has assured stakeholders from Nasarawa West Senatorial District that he will ensure fairness and equity in the process leading to the emergence of his successor for the 2027 governorship election. He emphasized that…
The recent observation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) about the early onset of electioneering activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, is apposite. While not shuffling this observation into the drawers, it is desirable for me to add my voice to ongoing conversations about the forthcoming presidential election under reference. Let…
Jimoh Omeiza thanks Gov Ododo for appointing him as SIEC Commissioner Hon. Jimoh Omeiza (ES), the newly appointed Commissioner for the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) representing Adavi/Okehi Constituency, has publicly thanked Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his appointment. He has committed to performing his duties with integrity and transparency, pledging to conduct himself…
Umaisha/Ugya Lawmaker, Sa’ad Abdullahi seeks forgiveness from former Speaker Balarabe …..Describes Balarabe as elder brother and superior in politics Hon member representing Umaisha/Ugya constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Sa’ad Ibrahim Abdullahi, has made an appeal to the executive council members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, requesting their assistance…
FCT natives demand commission to tackle displacement, cultural protection By Sadiq Abubakar, Abuja The indigenous people of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, under the aegis of the Coalition of the FCT Nine Indigenous People (COFIP) has demanded for the establishment of the FCT Indigenous Development Peoples Development Commission (FCT -IPDC) in order to address…
Ughelli Descendants Union President, Akpimegi Makes Passionate Appeal for Unity at APC Meeting The President-General of the Ughelli Descendants Union (UDU), Olorogun Samuel Akpimegi, has made a heartfelt call for greater unity and inclusion of the Ughelli people in the political agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. Speaking during the Ughelli…
2027: Again, Nasarawa PDP Teeters on Brink of Collapse as Kokona Stakeholders Align with ADC In a significant stakeholders meeting held yesterday being Sunday at Gyanchi Hotel, Garaku in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State a coalition of political parties unanimously adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their new platform. The meeting included…