By Rayyanu Bala Many supporters of former IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu believe that their principal has become a source of fear for many politicians, including Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu and Governor Abdullahi Sule. They have even gone as far as saying that the former IGP has become their “nightmare.” They cite the euphoria surrounding the … Continue reading Is Ex-IGP Adamu Really A ‘Nightmare’ For Wadada And Governor Sule?
By Dr. Sulaiman Abdulwahab Sulaiman, CNA The significance of the Supreme Court judgment goes beyond the political fortunes of one individual. Its implications extend to any aspirant or candidate who finds himself or herself in circumstances similar to those now being questioned in the Nasarawa SDP case.The Supreme Court has restored Sections 77(5), 77(6) and … Continue reading IMPLICATIONS OF SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT: BEYOND FORMER IGP ADAMU’S GOVERNORSHIP BID AND NASARAWA STATE
Prominent political, traditional and religious leaders have called on wealthy individuals to give back to their communities and invest in initiatives that promote peace, unity and human development.The call was made during the commissioning of a palace, mosque and other community projects initiated by the Managing Director of AA Ashangwa Oil and Gas Nigeria Ltd, … Continue reading Sule, Nasarawa Speaker, Lafia Emir, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Son Urge Wealthy Nigerians to Give Back to Communities
By Rayyanu Bala Let me start by saying, right from the outset, that I am not a lawyer, so my position is based on my understanding as a layman. However, even as a layman, one can still read and understand a judgment delivered by a court. Do you necessarily need a lawyer to interpret a … Continue reading The Supreme Court Has Spoken: Time to Face New Political Realities In Nasarawa State.
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?
