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Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Ilese Development Council (IDC) has intensified efforts to promote civic responsibility and strengthen grassroots democracy with the organisation of a Voters’ Education Summit aimed at encouraging greater political participation among residents of Ilese and neighbouring communities. The summit, held on Saturday, was themed “Register Today: Decide Tomorrow…

Michael Olumide A Research Professor, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Olufemi Otubanjo, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the country’s challenges are increasingly being driven by the internationalisation of terrorism and armed conflicts across the Sahel region. According to the international relations expert,…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo A retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Aare Tunji Alapini, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of state police in Nigeria, arguing that the reform offers a practical opportunity to strengthen security, revive community policing and improve intelligence gathering at the grassroots. Alapini made the call…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has praised the remarkable development recorded by Benue State over the past five decades, describing the state as a critical pillar in Nigeria’s nation-building efforts. Gowon made the remarks while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the Benue @…

Michael Olumide General Executive Director, Centre for Responsive Governance, Ayodeji Ologun, has cautioned the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, against calling for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that while every Nigerian has the constitutional right to criticise the government, no individual should…

Michael Olumide Controversy surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken another dramatic turn, with the Awujale Afobaje Council strongly rejecting claims by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, that he is the chairman of the kingmakers’ council, insisting that the traditional succession process remains suspended…

Michael Olumide A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has renewed his call for the establishment of state police, insisting that the system remains one of the most effective solutions to Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Ejiofor made the remarks on Monday during an exclusive interview…

Michael Olumide Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government to diversify Nigeria’s defence procurement channels and strengthen international security partnerships, insisting that the country cannot afford to depend on a few traditional allies in its battle against insecurity. Ejiofor made…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has expressed profound shock, sadness and outrage over the gruesome killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Mohammed Ardo Risku, and his associate. Senator Akume…

Gov Umo Eno 2027 Advocates (G-10) has strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media by an individual popularly known as “Local Man,” who claimed that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, was plotting to harm him. In a press statement issued on Sunday by its Media Unit,…