By Rayyanu Bala There are people who hold public positions just because the position comes with prestige and glamour.  There are also those who see public office as an opportunity to work, influence lives and leave institutions better than they met them. Dr. Best Bara'u, Provost of the College of Education, Akwanga, increasingly appears to … Continue reading Dr. Best Bara’u: A Workaholic Provost and a Political Mobiliser of Note.

 BY VICTORIA NGOZI IKEANO victoriangozii@gmail.com 08033077519 Nigeria and Nigerians are entering election mode as campaigns  for the  January 2027 presidential/national assembly polls has officially commenced with those for governorship/state houses of assembly to follow suit.  Soon, our airwaves shall be filled with slogans and songs of the various contestants, giant billboards of candidates and their respective political … Continue reading What manner of campaigns for 2027 race?

By Dr. Sulaiman Abdulwahab Sulaiman, CNA A State's wealth is not measured only by the revenue it collects every month. It is also measured by the land, buildings, infrastructure, equipment, investments, intellectual property, mineral resources and other assets that it owns and controls.This simple principle provides a compelling justification for the proposed Nasarawa State Asset … Continue reading Why Nasarawa State Needs an Asset Management Authority: Lessons from the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia

By Rayyanu Bala Frankly speaking, I do not understand why many of the former IGP's supporters are running with the belief that 2011 will repeat itself in Nasarawa State. Many commentators, including yours sincerely, argued to the contrary. Our argument was based on the fact that every election comes with its own dynamics. The circumstances … Continue reading Beyond Rice and Rallies: Why ex-IGP Adamu’s 2027 Gamble May Fail

………as bill for the establishment of College of Animal Health and Production Technology Obi scales first reading. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has screened and confirmed 8 new commissioner nominees sent to it by Gov. Abdullahi Sule. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D disclosed this after the screening of the nominees during … Continue reading Nasarawa Assembly confirms Gov. Sule’s 8 New Commissioner nominees.

By Rayyanu Bala Governor Abdullahi Sule’s recent reflection on the outcome of the Osun State governorship election deserves more attention, particularly because of the way some opposition elements in Nasarawa State are celebrating and speaking as though the Osun experience can simply be copied and pasted into Nasarawa State.Speaking at the inauguration of the Security … Continue reading Nasarawa 2027: Why Osun Election Cannot Be Copied and Pasted

Hajiya Maryam Ahmed Wadada Aliyu By Rayyanu Bala Last Sunday, Hajiya Maryam Ahmed Wadada Aliyu rounded off her women’s empowerment programme with a grand finale in Keffi. In total no fewer than 6,500 women have received N50, 000 each, totalling N350million.The money was given directly to the beneficiaries to help them start or strengthen small … Continue reading Maryam Wadada: Empowerment That Goes Beyond A Day’s Meal

Concerned Eggon youths have announced plans to immediately commence grassroots mobilisation across all Local Government Areas, development areas and wards in Nasarawa State in support of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The group, under the aegis of Concerned Eggon Youths for Wadada and led by Comrade Kigbu James Nehemiah, disclosed this … Continue reading Eggon Youths Begin Grassroots Mobilisation for Wadada Ahead of 2027 Guber Poll

Dr  Usman Iskilu Saleh Today, 17 August 2026, offers an opportunity to celebrate not only the birthday of Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh but a life dedicated to public service and the improvement of primary healthcare in Nasarawa State.Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh, Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, deserves celebration and commendation … Continue reading EDITORIAL: Celebrating Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh

Dr. Best Bara'u discussing with Muhammad Saminu after the meeting The Provost of the College of Education, Akwanga, Dr. Best Bara'u has expressed confidence in the ability of youths in Gudi to unite and work collectively for the peace, development and progress of the community.The Provost stated this at a meeting convened by Mohammed Saminu … Continue reading Provost COE Akwanga Urges Gudi Youths to Unite for Peace, Development, Progress