Opinion

Many have written about the political prowess of the Abubakar Audu dynasty and its organisational astuteness as ably now represented by the son of the late politician,  Prince Shuaib Abubakar Audu. One may be tempted to join the hordes of commentators but I will rather concentrate on this aspect of his life which fascinates me…

Five days before Justice Nasir Ajanah, the late Chief Judge of Kogi state passed on, I had a chat with someone who hinted to his (Ajanah) state of health when our discussion veered into COVID-19 and security on Lokoja-Okene road. The man told me he knew of two highly-placed Kogi people, convalescing in Gwagwalada isolation…

On June 2, 2020, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, under incorrigible JusticeDonatus Okorowa, delivered a landmark judgement on the ancestral andhistorical ownership of Lokoja, Ajaokuta and Koton Karfe. The judgment, based on documentary and historical evidence, affirmed that the area is part of IgalaKingdom. The Court further demanded that the Federal Government should payIgala…

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Individual initiatives, competence, capabilities and  level of reasoning make people what they are. As  they put in their best in whatever endeavour they under take, they leave no stone unturned and  therefore became achievers in life within a short period of time. They look far into their future as they lay…

BECOMING THE PARTY WE WERE INTENDED TO BE I wish to begin my remarks by commending members of the National Working Committee. Under their collective stewardship, the party earned great and important victories, not least the vital second mandate handed to President Buhari. President Buhari’s victory, and the overall electoral success of APC speak highly…

” Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for what they are.” Bryant McGill  By Abdu Abdullahi For all these years, the North has tragically been engulfed with multifaceted crises that have devastated its indivisibility and monolithic character owing to perennial and violent ethno religious uprisings that culminated…

Dear Gov. Yahaya Adoza Bello, Let me start this epistle by congratulating you on your electoral victories and the opportunity to lead the great state of Kogi. I am sure it is not too late to felicitate with you. To be candid, I have been supporting you since 2015, during your campaign. I have also…

By Shehu Fikara Ajimobi’s silent and final departure should serve us as lesson of patience,obedience, humility and sincerity…While wobble and wander,death is silently watching our arrogance,avarice and vain glorification…Do we really know that:Death is per headGrave is for single soulAccountability for individualHell is real and paradise is also real.The true journey of DEATH starts while…

It has come to my notice that someone tried to hack my Facebook account with my name and photograph, he’s presently sending friend request it’s not me he’s a HACKER,BLOCK HIM IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVE ANY FRIEND REQUEST. Please ignore any friend request on Facebook sent by an imposter/ hacker . He’s sending friend request, ignore…