By Dr. Valentine Ejeh. The debate surrounding indigeneity and citizenship in Nigeria remains one of the most sensitive and unresolved questions in the country’s nation-building process. Ideally, citizenship should be sufficient to guarantee equal rights, opportunities, and access to public goods for all Nigerians regardless of their place of origin. However, the realities of Nigeria’s…
Hon. Umar Yahaya (Connect), has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Alhaji Yahaya Usman, former Chairman/Managing Director of Yaman Nigeria Limited, extending his heartfelt condolences to his family, associates, and the entire Igala nation. In a condolence message, the lawmaker described the late Alhaji Yahaya Usman as an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, and community leader…
As the political landscape of Ankpa, Omala, and Olamaboro Federal Constituency continues to evolve, the emergence of Hon. Halims Season 3 has generated renewed hope and excitement among the people, particularly in Omala Local Government Area. This new phase is not only about consolidating previous achievements but also about expanding the frontiers of development through…
Traditional rulers in Okunland must refrain from allowing themselves to be used as agents of the destabilisation and destruction of their homeland. They should borrow a leaf from the maturity and impartiality of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who recently told the candidate of a political party who sought his support…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have jointly announced a new regulatory requirement mandating prior approval for changes in the shareholding or ownership structure of licensed telecommunications companies in Nigeria. In a joint press statement issued on June 21, 2026, the two agencies said the directive is aimed at…
By Jerome Aduojo Agi, Ph.D.* A nation’s greatness is measured not only by its economic achievements but also by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Among these are senior citizens—the men and women whose sacrifices, wisdom, labor, and contributions laid the foundation upon which our families, communities, and nation stand. Today, Nigeria is witnessing…
As part of the ongoing crackdown on cultism and other related criminal activities following the recent security breach on campus, the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, through its joint security team, has arrested two additional suspected cultists on campus. They are Fidelis Atuluku, Matric. No. 2026SE1252 and Monday Okolo, Matric. No. 2026SE1247. Both…
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities within the agency, describing them as false, misleading, and aimed at tarnishing its leadership. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Dr. Salihu Sule Enehe, stated this through the Director in charge of Income Tax, Mr. Emmanuel Yusufu, who addressed journalists…
“Highlights Grassroots Impact of Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide. A socio-political group, Yagba Progress Defenders, has spotlighted the transformational strides recorded in Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal Constituency under the representation of *Rt. Hon. Elder Leke Abejide. Addressing a press briefing in Lokoja,on Tuesday , Spokesman, Ayo Emmanuel, Esq., said the engagement was convened…
The Lokoja Local Government Traditional Council has called on the Lokoja Local Government Chairman and relevant authorities to immediately halt the proposed coronation of one Alhaji Suleiman Musa Aiga as the purported “Ohinoyi of Egbura Lokoja.” In a statement issued by the Secretary Alhaji Makarfi Usman for His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir, the…
