Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura. By Rayyanu Bala Politics, as the saying goes, is local. And if there was ever a moment to demonstrate the truth of that familiar political principle, Tuesday’s APC stakeholders’ meeting in Lafia was one of them.The meeting, convened by former Governor and former APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, was not … Continue reading Al-Makura’s Absence in Lafia: Local Politics Must Come First

By Our Staff Reporter Yes, beyond the hills, farmlands, and mineral deposits that dot the landscape of Nasarawa State lies a wealth of opportunities waiting to be fully harnessed.From its mineral resources to its agricultural potential, tourism attractions, and rich cultural heritage, the state is endowed with assets capable of contributing significantly to economic growth … Continue reading NIPR Conference: Positioning Nasarawa’s Natural Endowments for Sustainable Development

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has described the 2027 general election as one of the most important elections in the political history of Nasarawa State, urging party stakeholders to set aside personal grievances and work for the victory of all APC candidates.Adamu made the call on Tuesday at … Continue reading Senator Abdullahi Adamu Urges APC Stakeholders to Close Ranks, Back Tinubu, Wadada in 2027

By Rayyanu Bala While travelling to Lafia along the Akwanga–Lafia highway on Saturday, I witnessed something that left me completely stunned.I saw some open lorries loaded with young people, singing and playing party songs as they made their way along the highway. At first, I wondered what was happening. Upon closer observation, I noticed that … Continue reading If ex-IGP Truly Value His Supporters, Why Transport Them Like Cargo?

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, has charged his support groups to redouble their grassroots mobilisation efforts and remain steadfast in their pursuit of his governorship ambition.Wadada gave the charge on Sunday, in Keffi when he received a high-powered delegation of the Wadada Project led by Hon. … Continue reading Wadada to Supporters: No Acrimony, Intensify Grassroots Campaign

By Rayyanu Bala I write this open letter to draw your attention to an issue that I believe deserves serious consideration as we move closer to the 2027 political season: the urgent need to take grassroots mobilisation and community engagement seriously.Politics, especially grassroots politics, is not built from offices. It is built from the streets, … Continue reading AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL GOV SULE’S POLITICAL APPOINTEES IN LAFIA MUNICIPAL

By Musa Na Musa Politics is often defined by titles, offices and public declarations. But political relevance is ultimately measured by conduct, participation, loyalty and the choices political actors make when the interests of their party collide with personal ambitions, alliances or political calculations.Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura undoubtedly occupies an important place in the political … Continue reading Al-Makura, the APC and the 2027 Question: Can a National Coordinator Ignore His Party at Home?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By Rayyanu Bala Let’s be fair to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the fuel subsidy issue.Whether you support Tinubu or oppose him, one thing should be made clear: he did not create the plan to end the petrol subsidy in 2023. The decision to discontinue the subsidy was already embedded in … Continue reading Tinubu Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Ending Fuel Subsidy or Its Consequences

……As 2 daughters of former Nasarawa Speaker Balarabe, 8 others graduate from Quar'anic Memorization School. The Nasarawa State Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Ahmed Aliyu, the former Speaker of the State Assembly Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi and State Lawmakers Hon. Muhammad Adamu Omadefu and Hon. Muhammad Garba Isimbabi has task parents on proper upbringing of their … Continue reading Nasarawa CJ, Ex-Speaker Balarabe Task Parents on Moral, Religious Upbringing.

By Mohammed Kilema. A Response to Chief Ibrahim Nasiru The attempt by Chief Ibrahim Nasiru to portray Atiku Abubakar’s latest economic propositions as a comprehensive alternative to the economic direction of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is, with respect, unconvincing. The article which appeared on Tmsnews publication of today calls the government’s response “panic” and … Continue reading THE POLITICS OF ILLUSION: WHY ATIKU’S “ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT” IS MORE POLITICAL RHETORIC THAN ECONOMIC SCIENCE