Abuja, Nigeria A former presidential candidate and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has slammed the APC-led government over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, citing recent US airstrikes targeting Islamic State elements as proof of governance failure. In a statement on Sunday December 28th, Olawepo-Hashim said the airstrikes highlight international concern over Nigeria’s…
The former Chairperson-Rapporteur of the United Nations Working Group on Mercenaries, has advised the Nigerian government to be careful about adopting the advisory put forward by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, which focused on engaging Turkey in its war against terrorism. Kwaja, who led the UN group, referenced investigations disclosed that “my investigations while serving with the…
Jos, Plateau State Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has called on ethnic nationalities of the Middle Belt to rekindle unity, deepen inclusion and embrace a shared identity, stressing that only a united Middle Belt can command political relevance, stimulate economic growth and guarantee lasting social stability. The governor made the call at the second…
23rd December 2025 Sunday Jackson, an Adamawa farmer who was on death row for killing a herdsman in self-defense, has been freed from prison after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri exercised his prerogative of mercy. Jackson had been sentenced to death by the Supreme Court, sparking widespread outrage and calls for clemency. The incident occurred in…
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has thanked Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, for “heeding” its call to defect to the party from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Muftwang’s defection was officially confirmed on Thursday night by APC national chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda at the party’s 14th national caucus meeting, held at the State…
