By Muazu Elazeh Is Donald Trump against a free press? The straightforward answer is yes, despite leading a nation that prides itself on press freedom. If not, how else can one explain—or better yet, rationalise—his decision to ban CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico from the White House? How can one explain that, in … Continue reading Trump’s War On Free Speech
By Dr. Sulaiman Abdulwahab Sulaiman, CNA A recurrent question from supporters of former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu is: Where is the scorecard of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada?This question is being repeated with increasing frequency as political activities ahead of the 2027 governorship election gather momentum in Nasarawa State. The latest instance came from … Continue reading THE SCORECARD OF SENATOR WADADA: WHERE IS THE SCORECARD OF FORMER IGP ADAMU?
By Rayyanu Bala My elder brother Yuusuf Shehu Usman, Esq., mni, is right when he argued in his column on Facebook and WhatsApp page yesterday that party members are not slaves or zombies. Members have freedom of conscience as enshrined the constitution. This isundoubtedly correct. A political party is not a master, and its members … Continue reading Party Membership Is Not Slavery, But Neither Is It Hypocrisy
Gov. Abdullahi Sule. By Rayyanu Bala Governor Abdullahi Sule’s clarification on the position of the APC Governors’ Forum is, in my view, a straightforward one. The issue, as he explained it, is not about forcing people who are outside the APC to support the party’s candidates. It is about consistency among those who choose to … Continue reading If You Support Tinubu but Reject APC Candidates, Why Remain in APC?
By Gambo Hamza Political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections are creating new strategic roles for experienced political actors across Nigeria. In Nasarawa State, one of the notable developments is the emergence of Rt. Hon. Dr. Musa Ahmed Mohamed, popularly known as Baraden Nasarawa, as the Nasarawa State Coordinator of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), … Continue reading BARADEN NASARAWA: THE BRIDGE TO TINUBU/ WADADA 2027
By Rayyanu Bala A question has been on my mind lately: Is Mohammed Abubakar Adamu still serving as the Inspector-General of Police?I ask because of something that may appear simple, but deserves some clarification.In some of the items reportedly distributed by the former IGP, including vehicles and motorcycles, there is a bold inscription identifying him … Continue reading Is Mohammed Adamu Still an IGP?
By Rayyanu Bala The APC family woke up this Monday morning to the expected news of the defection of Hon. Mohammed Danazumi from the APC to the SDP.Why do I describe the news as expected? Since Danazumi was dropped as Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), his enthusiasm for the APC … Continue reading Nasarawa 2027: As They Defect, APC Continues to Shine
Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh, By Our Reporter For Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh, Thursday, September 17, 2026, was more than another date on the calendar. It marked a significant moment in a professional journey defined by medicine, public health administration and a commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery.The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development … Continue reading NAPHDA Chief Recognised For Professional Contributions And Commitment To Healthcare Development
By Rayyanu Bala There is indeed something interesting surrounding the SDP in Nasarawa that deserves the attention of discerning minds. The issue concerns how the party conducts its primary election for the purpose of substituting candidates. Interestingly, the process headed in the same direction the beneficiaries of these substitutions had previously complained about in their … Continue reading If Manipulation Was Wrong in APC, Why Is It Acceptable in SDP?
Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, has challenged political office seekers to demonstrate their past contributions to their communities before asking the people for their trust and support.Wadada made the call in Doma Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, saying no one should be handed … Continue reading Wadada Challenges Office Seekers: Show What You Have Done for the People
