Part of the statement read: “Governor Hyacinth Alia has transmitted the first batch of Commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation...
Benue is not just a symbolic swing state—it is a litmus test of Tinubu’s North-Central strategy, and a theatre of Northern Christian political identity. The choice...
In a heartfelt Facebook post before the protest, he wrote, “Tomorrow morning at Wurukum roundabout, Black on Black outfit. We are marching... for a peaceful message...
To insinuate that Governor Alia “lacks understanding” of federal procedures is condescending and unbecoming. As a sitting member of the Federal Security Council and a former...
Benue State under Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia and his deputy, Barr. Sam Ode, now supplies another living illustration. Since May 2023 the duo have demonstrated that...
Governor Alia’s decision fits into a broader, alarming trend in Nigerian politics where incumbents use state machinery to stifle opposition. From denying rally permits to blocking...
Tiv communities straddling the borders of Taraba, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Cameroon are enduring horrific massacres inflicted by relentless armed groups. Entire villages have been devastated, their...
He made mockery of the previous government for not paying salaries to its employees for a number of months, charging it with deceiving the public into...
The suit was filed as an urgent one, along with an application to assign it to a court speedily and for it to be heard and...
Governor Alia further emphasized his administration’s efforts to address the influx of armed herders, stating, “We have held meetings with every group and with them. They...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
Analysts say this shift is not merely operational; it is structural. The S4 interface, which has existed since 2014 but...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
The moment DR Congo scored that winning penalty, I felt something inside me deflate. It wasn’t anger. It wasn’t shock....
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong reflects on Nigeria’s World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo, praising the team’s effort and...
President Bola Tinubu urges the Super Eagles to put their World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo behind them and...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle alleges DR Congo used “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out in the 2026 World Cup qualifying...