Felix Duru Mbah

By John Ekah, Gusau Factional members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have sacked all principal officers and standing committees and appointed two vital committees. They justified their action as being designed to give the legislature better focus. These were disclosed by the factional Speaker, Hon. Bashar Aliyu Gummi, shortly after the house plenary which was held in Gusau, the state capital. He said two standing committees -those of Ethics and Privileges as well as Works and Infrastructure -have been immediately reconstituted, to be chaired by Hon. Masama and Hon. Bashir Sarkin Zango, respectively. The House resolved to file…

By Ademola Adegoke Opposition stalwart, Dele Momodu, has taken a hard look at the nation's political landscape --current and in the near future --and concluded that only a formidable presidential candidate from the North can effectively counter President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He took the position while speaking on Arise TV's 'Morning Show' programme. Momodu's confidence lay in what he described as the North's strategic phalanx in the nation's presidential election configurations. However, he said, presently the North feels marginalized under Tinubu and is unhappy, raring to transform this seeming bitterness into votes against his administration in 2027. Only today…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, Makurdi, Dr. Zachariah Fera Achinyan, has assured that the police would continue to have strong collaboration with journalists for enhanced performance of their official duties. Speaking in his office during a courtesy call by a group of journalists under the auspices of Forum of Investigative Journalists in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, the AIG noted that the police have been benefiting from journalists and expressed the belief that with strong collaboration, they would benefit more. Achinyan, who noted that journalists were society's watchdogs, added that they were instrumental…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on Wednesday, April 30, expressed serious regret over what it described as worsening and deteriorating situation of insecurity in northern Nigeria despite the best efforts of the country's increasingly overstretched security forces. Delivering his opening remarks at a meeting of the body in Kaduna ahead of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), ACF, Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu said the forum observed that the situation, particularly in Northern Nigeria, has not improved. "As a matter of fact, and despite the best efforts of our increasingly overstretched security forces, it has…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Directorate of National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting national unity, civic responsibility, and educational empowerment. Speaking on the 'Pendulum' programme with Ayodeji Ajisope on a broadcast station, Solution 93.9 FM, the Oyo State Director of NOA, Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, called on Nigerians to reflect on their contributions to national development and demonstrate core values of discipline, accountability, and active participation. Dr. Afolayan highlighted the agency's revitalised efforts under its ongoing organisational reforms, citing initiatives such as the Village Care Project and Anti-Drug Abuse Campaigns. She emphasised the importance of civic…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State House of Assembly members have decided to summon telecom operators in the state -MTN, Globacom, Airtel, and 9mobile - accusing the latter of robbing subscribers through dropped calls. The obviously angry lawmakers also want the firms to explain how they will reimburse their customers for losing precious money over such failed calls. The move has elicited rejoicing among residents of the state who have suffered untold ordeals, some even losing life-changing opportunities, hefty sums of money, due to incomplete calls arising from the poor networks of the telecoms operators. The lawmakers' bid followed a…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the 82 Division Enugu headquarters of the Nigerian Army has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed, to death by hanging and another, Private Abubakar Yusuf, to a 10-year imprisonment. Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, in a statement in Enugu on Tuesday, April 29, said that the sentences were handed down after due consideration of the offences of murder and robbery for which the soldiers stood trial. It would be recalled that the GCM, composed of 11 members, was inaugurated by the General Officer Commanding…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna About 26 persons have been confirmed killed and three others injured following a deadly attack by terrorists with improvised explosive device (IED) along the Maiduguri–Damboa highway in Borno State,North-East Nigeria. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, April 29, when a convoy of civilian and commercial vehicles, accompanied by military escorts, was traveling from Damboa to Maiduguri, the state capital. The IED, suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram insurgents, exploded with devastating impact, destroying several vehicles and killing many of occupants of the vehicles instantly. The attack stands out as one of the deadliest incidents…