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By Benjamin Yuhana As the 2027 general elections approach, a concerning trend is emerging in Nasarawa State: certain self-serving individuals are working to disrupt the previously peaceful political atmosphere. These elements, driven by personal ambition, have resorted to smear campaigns—deploying unprofessional writers and exploiting unregulated social media platforms to malign perceived threats. A recent article titled “Baraden Nasarawa: Who is Fooling Who?”—written by an anonymous author and published on an obscure online platform—clearly exemplifies this calculated effort. The piece is nothing more than a poorly veiled attack on Dr. Musa Ahmed Mohammed, the current Accountant General of Nasarawa State. In…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo The founder of the Onono Onimisi Foundation (OOF) and respected writer, Onono Onimisi, has declared that the Igala people of Kogi State are not tribal bigots. She made the statement in her latest article titled ‘The Igala People of Kogi State vs. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’, which she shared via her social media handle. According to Onimisi, her aim was to correct long-standing misconceptions that wrongly portray the Igala people as driven by ethnic hatred. In her words, “We can’t build a peaceful Kogi if we let tribalism or party lines determine who we love or support.”…

By NEXTER The Senator representing Kogi Central district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is insisting she will resume at the Senate on Tuesday, 22nd of July 2025, in line with the judgement of the court, despite the appeal by the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. “I have pretty much two months more before the six months expire. However, I have written to the Senate again telling them that I’m resuming on the 22nd, which is on Tuesday, by the special grace of God,” she said in her Ihima hometown of Kogi State. “I will be there, because the court did make the…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed her ambitious global aspirations, including a top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Grammy Awards, and also headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. The 23-year-old, who rose to international fame with her hit single Rush, shared her dreams, outlining a future that includes global tours, major accolades, and her lifestyle brand. “I definitely want a top Hot 100 Billboard song. That’s a must. I have to have that. I want Grammys upon Grammys. I’m going to tour the world. I feel like I’ve done that, but I want to…

By NEXTER Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford is closing in on a move to Barcelona, reports said. The 27-year-old has not played for his boyhood club since December 12 and joined Aston Villa on loan in early February. The Spanish champions have reportedly been his preferred destination since he was dropped by United manager Ruben Amorim. Britain’s Press Association said talks were progressing on a deal to take Rashford to Barcelona, with a season-long loan including an option to buy being worked on. Rashford is among five players to have informed United they wish to explore a future away from…

By NEXTER The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) and Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) are exploring new ways to enhance mobility in the agricultural sector. The move follows a high-level visit by the Innoson marketing team to NAIC’s headquarters in Abuja. NAIC’s Managing Director, Honourable Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, received the delegation alongside senior management officials. Both parties discussed strategic areas where locally manufactured vehicles could support farmers and agribusiness operators. Discussions also focused on integrating insurance solutions with mobility services to boost agricultural productivity. Danfulani stressed the importance of collaborating with indigenous manufacturers to strengthen local industries. He noted that such…

Why more attention must be paid to silent killer AMR -Expert By Musa Umar Bologi Dr. Nafiu Lawal is a Clinical Veterinary Microbiologist working at the Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto. He is an animal health specialist with special expertise in Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and development, in the interview with Musa Bologi during a recent weeklong capacity-building workshop in Lagos for journalists and community-based organizations on AMR advocacy and media reporting, organized by the Fleming Fund Country Grant Antimicrobial Resistance Phase II in collaboration with Management Science for Health (MSH) with support from…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo The Labour Party (LP), has officially ratified and adopted its Interim National Working Committee (INWC), naming Senator Nenadi E. Usman as Interim National Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Interim National Secretary. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The communiqué bore the signatures of key party figures, including Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti; his deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu; and Board of Trustees Chairman, Chief Sylvester Ejiofor. Also signing were representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union…

By Abubakar Yunusa Ojima-Ojo Nigeria’s Super Falcons proved too much for their opponents, Zambia, in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 quarter-final at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, beating the Southern Africans 5-0 on Friday. Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi were enough to give the Falcons victory and book their semi-final spot in the tournament. Nigeria were hoping to bury the ghosts of the past when they lost to Zambia 0-1 the last time both sides met in the 3rd place match in WAFCON 2022. A spark was what…

By Benjamin Yuhana A recent write-up has sparked fresh discussions on the political scene in Nasarawa State, centering around Musa Ahmed Mohammed (Baraden Nasarawa), the Accountant General of the state. From speculative reports to assumptions of ambition, questions have emerged about his alleged interest in contesting the governorship in 2027. However, what remains consistently true and easily verifiable is that Barade has not declared for any political race and has not funded or sponsored any campaign group on his behalf. At the heart of this controversy lies a deep misunderstanding of both democratic freedom and public service ethics. Citizens of…