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Abba Moro

2027: Sen Moro’s camp dismisses Benue South ‘self-serving’ zoning group

The office of the Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has dismissed a purported zoning arrangement announced by a group known as the Benue South Strategic Group, describing it as lacking legitimacy and constitutional backing.

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A Presidential visit, Amupitan and other Nigerian fables, by Owei Lakemfa

It was Palm Sunday, March 29, “The Year of Our Lord” 2026.  Terrorists dressed in military-style uniforms, and riding motorcycles, arrived in Angwan Rukuba, a district of the picturesque city of Jos. They opened fire indiscriminately killing at least 27 persons. Dozens were injured. There was an immediate outcry. Some distraught Nigerians immediately travelled to Jos

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Minister Wike’s media chats: Matters arising, by Tonnie Iredia

Every month, Nyesom Wike, Minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory FCT, takes time off to brief Nigerians on his activities. To some people, the briefings are superfluous and indeed vexatious on account of some of the statements he makes about his political opponents. Other critics imagine that Wike presents the posture of an actor who enjoys

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Dele Sobowale

Terrorism: Hold some northern govs responsible, by Dele Sobowale

“In every community, there is a class of people profoundly dangerous to the rest. I don’t mean the criminals. For them we have punitive sanctions. I mean the leaders. Invariably, the most dangerous people seek power” – Saul Bellow, 1915-2005, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 124. Newspapers headlines were grim a day before the

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Creating inclusive and sustainable future of work in Africa

By Venesa Emeadi The conversation around the future of work in Africa often begins with technology, as though the story starts with digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and remote jobs. Yet, for decades, work across the continent has been defined by informality, from street vendors and artisans to smallholder farmers and traders, which form the foundation of

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Omo Agege

Delta Central 2027: Who is afraid of Ovie Omo-Agege?

By Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa The streets of Delta Central’s political ecosystem are whispering, but Senator Ovie Omo-Agege remains unfazed. He hasn’t announced a bid for 2027, yet rivals or would-be rivals already seem rattled.  Some politicians fight for relevance- The “Obarisi” simply exists, and the landscape shifts. While he is yet to make his intention known,

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