By Muazu Elazeh In December 2025, members of the Northern Governors’ Forum met in Kaduna and decided to establish the Northern States Security Trust Fund, with each of the 19 northern states expected to contribute N1 billion per month. The idea, at least on paper, was simple: pool resources to address the seemingly endless wave … Continue reading Killings: The North Must Rise Now

By Our Reporter The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has dismissed reports suggesting that it has endorsed certain candidates and granted automatic tickets to incumbent members of the National Assembly ahead of future elections.In a press statement issued on April 8, 2026, the party described the circulating claims as “false, misleading, and mischievous,” … Continue reading Nasarawa APC Denies Granting Automatic Tickets To Members Of National Assembly

Lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their support for the party leadership at all levels, pledging loyalty, unity, and cooperation ahead of the forthcoming primary elections.The position was made known by the Majority Leader of the House, Suleiman Yakubu Azara, while briefing journalists after the … Continue reading APC Lawmakers Reaffirm Loyalty to Party Leadership Ahead of Primaries

By Our Reporter Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu The Senator representing Nasarawa West, Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, has strongly condemned the recent communal clashes in Odeni Gida, Akyewa, and Angwan Ogiri, describing the incidents as a serious threat to peace and unity in the constituency.In a statement released on Tuesday in Lafia, Senator Wadada expressed deep concern … Continue reading Senator Wadada Condemns Communal Clashes In Odeni Gida, Akyewa, Angwan Ogiri, Calls for Peace

By Our Reporter Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu has reaffirmed his commitment to cultural preservation and community development with a donation of ₦3 million toward the establishment of Ezzen House, a proposed cultural hub for the Eggon people.The senator made the contribution through a delegation that represented him at the Ezzen Cultural Day 2026, an event … Continue reading Sen. Wadada Donates ₦3 Million to Support Ezzen Cultural Heritage Project

By Our Reporter The 2026 Ezzen Cultural Day celebration, organized by the Eggon Cultural and Development Association, was marked by a significant moment as Dr. Aliyu Bello, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, was conferred with the revered traditional title of “Sadaukin Ezzen.”The honour was bestowed in recognition of his sustained … Continue reading Dr. Aliyu Bello Honoured with “Sadaukin Ezzen”  Donates ₦2 Million, NECO Slots at Cultural Festival

By Our Reporter The Senator Wadada Student Alliance has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Danladi Caleb following his emergence as the leader of the National body, describing his victory as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the student body.In an official statement released by the group and signed by Comrade Ali … Continue reading Wadada Student Alliance Congratulates New Student Leader, Calls for Purposeful Governance

By Murtala Adogi Mohammed PhD. Strategic Succession, Continuity, Political Legacy in Nasarawa State & The Power of Decisiveness in Decision-Making. Your Excellency, Leadership, at its highest level, is not only measured by what is achieved in office, but by the strength, stability, and continuity of what follows. The true test of statesmanship lies in how … Continue reading 2027: AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR ABDULLAHI A. SULE, ON WHO SHOULD BE YOUR SUCCESSOR.

By Rayyanu Bala Weddings, especially in northern Nigeria, have always been largely religious affairs, but they sometimes carry subtle political undertones. Last Friday’s wedding fatiha of Wadada’s son in Zaria no doubt had such undertones. The presence of the crème de la crème at the ceremony further testified to this.At first glance, it was everything … Continue reading Notes from Wadada’s Son’s Wedding

 BY VICTORIA NGOZI IKEANO victoriangozii@gmail.com  08033077519 It is noteworthy that in the last two months majority of people that profess one faith or other had been involved in some religious event, chief among which was the Lent and Ramadan fasting periods for both Christian and Muslim faithfuls that coincidentally started on same day this year. While the … Continue reading ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’