BY RAYYANU BALA The prediction of virtually all political analysts in Nasarawa state regarding who would clinch the APC primary election for Nasarawa South senate slot  came to fruition with the declaration of Governor Umar Tanko  Al-makura as winner of the election having polled 1,262 votes to beat Arc. Salihu Hussaini Egyebola who secured … Continue reading APC SENATE PRIMARY: AL-MAKURA’S VICTORY AND OUR PREDICTIONS

Nasarawa State Government has reassured that All Progressives Congress APC would win the 2019 presidential election with wide margin contrary to allegations that it was only interested in victory at the governorship polls. This was made known by the state Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Jamil Zakari in an interview with Nasarawa Eye … Continue reading 2019: Buhari Will Win With Wide Margin In Nasarawa-Jamil Zakari

BY VICTORIA N. IKEANO Nigerians by and large were in no celebratory mood on October 1, 2018, strange as it may sound. Yes, the weather was clement, cool, text messages from friends, colleagues and corporate organisations wishing everyone a ‘Happy Independence Day’ flooded our mobile phones. But beneath the veneer and the perfunctory morning greetings … Continue reading Independence Day Losing Its Lustre

BY RAYYANU BALA The emergence of Engr. Abdullahi Alhaji Sule as All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer in the forthcoming general elections in Nasarawa state did not surprises many while at the same time his emergence came to many others like a thunderbolt. Those familiar with the level of politicking and networking which Engr. … Continue reading Now That Engr A.A Sule Is The APC Flag Bearer

Unarguably, this is not the best of times for most members of the ruling All Progressives Congress-APC- in Nasarawa State generally and the teeming supporters of Governor Al-Makura and Senator Abdullahi Adamu. It is now crystal clear that the duo are locked in a battle of an unimaginable magnitude at a time the party is … Continue reading 2019: Who Blinks First Between Al- makura And Adamu?

As Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura is hell bent on either concessioning,or outright auctioning of the soon to be vacated governorship seat to the highest,not best bidder, events in the Nasarawa State Chapter of the ruling party,the APC, seem to be stranger than fiction, for many uninitiated observers of the unfolding dramatic escapades, who may be … Continue reading Who Are The New Godfathers Behind The APC Crisis In Nasarawa State

BY VICTORIA N. IKEANO vikeano@yahoo.co.uk How unpredictable Nigerian politics can be! The best of friends can be sworn enemies overnight and arch foes can also become bosom friends suddenly all in pursuit of some political interest. And to achieve that interest, our politicians employ all arsenals within their reach, whether fair or foul, for to … Continue reading Softly, Softly, Al- makura

BY RAYYANU BALA The governorship election in Osun state held Saturday and declared inconclusive Sunday by Independent National Election Commission (INEC) supposed to be an eye opener to APC gladiators in Nasarawa state. The performance of PDP in the governorship election in Osun state did not take all keen observers of political events in Nigeria … Continue reading Al-makura/Adamu Imbroglio And Osun Governorship Election Debacle

By By Our Correspondent There are indications that the plight of pensioners in Nasarawa State would plunge from bad to worse following a decision of the state government to consider the suspension of all payments of pension as a result of a pending court case. It would be recalled that a group of concerned pensioners … Continue reading NSG Threatens Tougher Action, As Aggrieved Pensioners Seek Redress In Court

By Our Correspondent Former Executive Chairman Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education, Malam Abdulkarim Muhammad Abdullahi has expressed disappointment over what he referred to as the evil forces in the state for blowing a minor political problem out of proportion. Malam Abdulkarim who was also a one-time Rector Nigeria Television College, Jos recalled that he had … Continue reading Former SUBEB Boss Allege Nasarawa State Under Spells Of ‘Yakanaje’ Intrigues