By Musa Sallau Lafia Dr. Aliyu Bello Chief Douglas Otaru, in an outburst against the APC Chairman in Nasarawa State, Aliyu Bello, made an unsubstantiated claim in his article published today in Nasarawa Mirror, titled: “Governor Sule, Self-Serving Chairman to Blame for Current Nasarawa APC Predicament.” His repeated attacks on Aliyu Bello have clearly become … Continue reading Otaru’s outburst falls flat: Sule, Aliyu Bello’s leadership drives mass defections, APC in nasarawa stronger than ever

By Justice Abdullahi Liman The article referenced makes several strong claims about indigeneity in Nasarawa State and the broader Middle Belt, using a 1800-era map of “Hausaland” (sourced from Boyd & Mack, 1995) to argue that Hausa and Fulani peoples were exclusively settlers who arrived mostly during or after Usman dan Fodio’s Sokoto Jihad (1804–1808), … Continue reading Rejoinder: Setting the Historical Record Straight on Pre-19th Century Interactions, Migrations, and Settlements in Central Nigeria (Nasarawa and the Middle Belt) by Dr Raphael P. Galleh.

By Our Reporter Nalaraba during a press conference to announce his withdrawal from the race Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba has pledged to deploy his political machinery across Nasarawa State in support of Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu following his withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race.Nalaraba, a frontline aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress … Continue reading Nalaraba Backs Wadada, Vows Statewide Mobilisation After Quitting Nasarawa Governorship Race

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has inaugurated his senatorial campaign council for the 2027 general polls. Inaugurating the 16-man campaign council in Akwanga, the headquarters of Nasarawa North, on Saturday, Governor Sule urged them to demonstrate leadership, discipline and values in the mobilization of the grassroots for the race to win the forthcoming polls. … Continue reading GOV. SULE INAUGURATES CAMPAIGN COUNCIL, DISTRIBUTES VEHICLES TO SUPPORT GROUPS

Rabi'u Garba Sufyan There is a Hausa saying: “Idan ka hana kura lahira, ka hana kanka” — “If you deny a hyena a share, you deny yourself peace.” In Nigerian politics today, too many leaders have forgotten this wisdom. Across several states, power is being caged inside family compounds. Federal board seats, state commissionerships, local … Continue reading Gina Mutane, Ba Zuri’a Kawai Ba – Why Political Leaders Must Build People, Not Just Dynasties.

By Gambo Hamza In recent days, a publication circulating in parts of the media space has sparked conversations around the leadership succession of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), particularly advocating for the appointment of Mal. Musa Umar Yashi, the current Executive Director, Humanitarian Affairs as the next Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. While such discussions … Continue reading A Necessary Clarification on the NEDC Leadership Debate

By Our Reporter Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Nasarawa State chapter has officially confirmed that Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu has left the party since August last year putting to rest lingering speculation about his membership status.Addressing journalists in Lafia, the State Chairman of the SDP Hon. Mohammed Danlami Musa, dismissed claims … Continue reading SDP Nasarawa Chapter Confirms Wadada’s Exit from Party Last August

Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura. By Rayyanu Bala When Kashim Shettima cautioned politicians in Borno State not to “pull down the roof” during their succession tensions in Borno state, it wasn’t just a warning for his home state, it was a message that travels well beyond it. In fact, it speaks directly to the current undercurrents … Continue reading Don’t pull down the roof: Why Al-Makura should Respect Sule’s Succession Choice in Nasarawa

By Our Reporter Gov. Sule addressing Nasarawa North Stakeholders in Akwanga. Governor Abdullahi Sule has pledged to deploy his full political weight in support of Senator Aliyu Wadada, declaring that he will use his talent, skills, resources, and strength to ensure the senator’s success in the 2027 governorship election.Speaking at the Nasarawa North stakeholders’ meeting … Continue reading I’ll Use My Resources to Campaign for Wadada, Says Sule as He Urges Healthy Political Competition

By Our Reporter Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder in Lafia, Malam Idi Mamman, has rejected allegations of constitutional violations leveled against Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, describing the petition submitted to the party’s national leadership as “misleading, speculative, and legally unsound.”Speaking in Lafia, Mamman said the claims accusing Senator Wadada … Continue reading APC Stakeholder Dismisses Petition Against Senator Wadada as “Legally Baseless”