Yahaya Bello: The Listening Governor Who Built Kogi’s Enduring Legacy By Prince Muhammed Otaiki In an era where political leaders often seem distant, former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, CON, stands out as a beacon of people-centered governance. His tenure was marked by a rare accessibility that bridged the gap between the governed…
BETRAYAL: THE MURDER OF TRUST At 2:47 am, his phone vibrated on the bedside table. The message was brief, almost affectionate: “Sleep well. Tomorrow will be a good day.” It came from a man he called brother, a man who had shared kola nuts with him, prayed beside him, sworn loyalty in rooms thick with…
Nasarawa APC: Shun Division, Rally Behind Sule, Al-Makura, Adamu – Youth Leader Jaafar M. Loko By Yahaya Idris Comr. Jaafar Muhammad Loko, the Special Assistant to Nasarawa State Governor, has expressed optimism that the State’s political landscape thrives on peace, and must be fiercely guarded against needless overheating. He said Governor Abdullahi A. Sule stands…
Kogi’s Auditor General Yakubu Y. Okala, – A pillar of loyalty and steady leadership By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja Alhaji Yakubu Yusuf Okala, currently serves as Auditor General of Kogi State, he oversees public financial accountability amid the country’s complex political landscape. A qualified professional with a BSc, MBA and FCA credentials, Mr Okala, often referred…
THE HEROD SYNDROME: WHEN POWER DEVELOPS ANXIETY – By Terver Akase ……King Herod did not fear rebellion ……He feared diapers Imagine being so seated on power, yet so unsettled, that the cry of a newborn sends you into paranoia. The wise men merely asked for directions: Where is he who is born King of the…
Yet Here I Stand: Alive, Unbroken, A Living Testimony to God’s Unwavering Love – Yahaya Idris’ Emotional 2026 Message As the clock strikes midnight into New Year 2026, my heart overflows with a profound, trembling gratitude to God Almighty. Oh, how He has held me in His mighty hands, sparing my fragile life through storms…
GOVERNANCE IS NOT A CONTEST OF EXCUSES: The people voted for better, not for “the did it too.” There is a term in Tiv language called ‘ikyeleve’ translated as excuse. Its meaning is not exactly as an alibi, though it is close to an alibi. Ikyeleve usually accepts that something went wrong but tries to…
LG AUTONOMY: BETWEEN GOVERNORS’ RESISTANCE & A PRESIDENT’S CHARGE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed call for the financial autonomy of local governments is not just timely; it is urgent. Speaking at the 14th meeting of the APC National Caucus, the President did what many Nigerians have long expected of a leader who understands the roots…
Reforming the Sentinel: The DSS Under Tosin Ajayi and the Imperative of Rule of Law in National Unity By Comrade Usman Okai Austin CCA In the complex and often turbulent landscape of Nigeria’s national security, the Department of State Services (DSS) has historically been viewed with a mixture of awe, fear, and suspicion. For decades,…
Kogi West Under Siege: Is the Insecurity a Political Game? By Sanusi Olukotun, The once-peaceful Kogi West has been plagued by a wave of bandit attacks, kidnappings, and killings, leaving residents living in fear. The recent spate of violence has sparked concerns that the insecurity is politically motivated, aimed at discrediting the…