Engr Abdullahi Sule By Rayyanu Bala When my good friend and colleague, Ali Abare, wrote to correct the erroneous belief about Lafia in his thought-provoking piece titled, "Lafia Belongs to All Citizens of Nasarawa State," I felt obliged to lend my voice in support of his write-up, at least to help set this misconception in … Continue reading Yes Indeed, Lafia Belongs to Every Citizen of Nasarawa State

By Rayyanu Bala Dr. Aliyu Bello. As political permutations continue to dominate discussion ahead of the general elections, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Nasarawa state Dr. Aliyu Bello, has sought to calm growing speculation over alleged substitutions of candidates, insisting that no such action has taken place.Addressing concerns that have unsettled … Continue reading Aliyu Bello Speaks on Names of APC Candidates, Clarifies Position

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala When Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu last week met with elders of the Migili nation in Lafia, he asked a simple yet thought-provoking question: "What's my fault? Is it because I have amplified and promoted the name of Nasarawa?"For many people who have followed his political journey, that question … Continue reading No, Distinguished Senator Wadada, Your Record Speaks for Itself

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu A long-standing aspiration to position Nasarawa State as Nigeria's foremost hub for mining education and research has received a major boost following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's approval of the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology.At the heart of the historic development is … Continue reading Senator Wadada’s Vision Comes to Fruition as Tinubu Approves Federal University of Mining for Nasarawa

The Friends Forever Group has paid a congratulatory visit to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Dr. Aliyu Bello, following his election as the substantive Secretary of the Forum of APC Chairmen in Nigeria.The delegation, led by the group's Chairman, Alhaji Garba Rosha Mohammed, visited Dr. Bello at his office … Continue reading Friends Forever Group Hails Nasarawa APC Chairman on Election as Secretary of APC Chairmen’s Forum

By Muazu Elazeh Earlier this week, someone shared a video of an elderly man, believed to be in his mid 70s, dancing and grinning with unrestrained joy after receiving payment from the Kaduna State Government. The video posted in one of the many WhatsApp groups I belong to showed the man calling out names of … Continue reading The Lessons From Kaduna

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala When Governor Abdullahi Sule, during the celebration of his Secretary to the State Government's (SSG) birthday in Toto last week, described Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu as "a politician to the core," he was apparently referring to the remarks made by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the commissioning of … Continue reading Wadada: As A Politician To The Core.

By Justice A.M. Liman The relentless campaign of malicious and tendentious allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in connection with the so-called “fake agency” scandal must be confronted with facts, logic, and a firm defence of due process.At the centre of this controversy is one Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi … Continue reading Femi/Adeyemi Saga: Standing For Justice

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu on Tuesday continued his political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections with the commissioning of campaign offices across Karu, Keffi and Kokona Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State.The senator, accompanied by the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman and other party officials, commissioned the campaign offices dedicated to the re-election bid … Continue reading 2027: Wadada Intensifies Grassroots Mobilisation, Commissions Campaign Offices, Witnesses Empowerment of 550 Women