By: Musa Terrang Perhaps there is hardly a better barometer to gauge the palpable feelings of many Nigerians about the political and infrastructural development as champion by the SGF, our very own Mr. Synergy than Nigerians, Adamawa people and many communities across the length and breadth of this country through […]
Opinion
Emma Agu Many will remember the rhetorical question posed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when accusing fingers started pointing at the Fulani, as the culprits in the unfortunate murder of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. When asked to comment on the murder, Tinubu asked: “…Is […]
We the undersigned, are appalled by the current happenings across the country, especially as it relates to the deliberately engineered ethnic disharmony currently going on in the southern states. As Nigerians, we must always be ready to resist the profiling of any group as evil or the sole source of […]
…A call for recertification of political party membership, Kaigamma Jimeta must join politics By Adamu Muhammad Dodo Some newsmen asked about Dr. Dadah. My reply was that other than being one of my mentors, referees, my lecturer and manifold boss, the questioners would respond to the questionnaire better than he […]
By Adeniyi Olugbemi For obvious reasons, I restrained myself from penning this earlier, not to be tagged doom sayer by fanatical, die-in-the-wool followers of Adamawa United FC, but now, the chicken has come to roast. I advise the club fans and supporters to prepare their heart for the worst season […]
By Col. Dauda Gora (rtd) Hausa land, history and people yearning for freedom. Nigerians, 50 years old and above who attended Primary School in any part of what used to be Northern Nigeria, must have been taught during History lessons about the 7 Hausa States of Biram, Kano, Katsina, Daura, […]
Two recent incidents have gingered INDIGO to urgently call for restraint on the part of the Adamawa State Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The first is the misunderstanding that was recently made public between the State PDP Chairman, Barrister A. T. Shehu, and a Board of Trustee (BOT) Member of […]
BY Musa Ilallah It is always said that Government business in the developed and developing countries is a continuous enterprise in the life span of any country. Nigeria is not an exception to this practice. Indeed it is work in progress that is ideally and morally transferable from an out […]
By Dr Umar Ardo With the rampant acts of lawlessness, kidnappings and killings being perpetrated by mostly Fulani herdsmen all over the place, and the irresponsible and provocative statements coming from the various so-called Miyetti Allah groups, and the morbid attacks and horrific vilification and demonization of the Fulbe people […]
I write to laud and applaud the firm decision of the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Madagali local government, for suspending some party officials and stakeholder alike. This to me, is best described as a stitch in time, which certainly saves nine. The menace of anti-party activity, where […]
Jalo proffered,suggested ways forward and called on Fulani privileged elites to help in rescuing the herders fulanis who are victims of poor system,dying because of lack of water,education and infectious diseases. Dear Fulanis, I am writing this fully aware of the fact that this might never get to the Fulani […]
By UMAR ARDO, Ph.D Judging by the spate of insecurity currently pervading the country, Nigeria can be rightly said to have drifted inexorably into a complete failed state. All over the country, especially in the North, from my home state of Adamawa and Borno in the North-east, to Benue and […]
By: Isaac Bitrus It is clear that Sen Ishaku Abbo has lost sense of reasoning and direction to the extent of insulting leaders in the Christendom. It is a slap in the face of a right thinking person to keep silence while Senator Abbo keep disrespecting the Church. Seriously speaking, […]
By Felix Samari Today is the International Day of Education, a day proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Very remarkable day indeed considering the role of education in providing equal opportunities for all which also assures the building […]
FREDRICK NWABUFOR Leadership must be responsive to diversity. It is the rudimentary ingredient to fostering unity among variegated people. Where leadership becomes insouciant to diversity, every other thing fails. This is where the Buhari administration hit its nadir. The government abused, disregarded and mismanaged the delicate ethnic and religious balance […]
By Mathew Onah Nigerians are not only a nostalgic lot, they are resiliently hopeful in their political relief as to the abiity of their leaders to wrought magic. Since the advent of participatory democracy in the country, every successive change in government has held out the magic palm of making […]
A few days ago, I read news report of President Mohammadu Buhari calling on Nigerian elites to criticize his government fairly. In other words, he is asking that he should not be criticized unfairly. Since I have no mandate to take on the president on the fairness or lack of […]
BISHOP MATTHEW KUKAH WRITES SARDAUNA OF SOKOTO An Open Letter To Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, The Sardauna Of Sokoto By Bishop Matthew I Hassan Kukah. I am not sure I know how to address you especially now that the formal Ranka ya dade is of no use to you since […]
Political activities in the main opposition party APC picked up for the first time in about 2 years when the party lost power to the PDP in 2019. The major event that rekindled the party was the return of former Governor Bindow to Adamawa State. From the event of his […]
A rejoinder by Jimeta PDP Elders forum signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Kawu Wandala to political wailers that used TG NEWS and the FINDERS NEWS according to them to have propagated a mischievous and unverifiable story against their Son, the Adamawa state Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Engr Bashir […]
A.P.C as a party in Adamawa state has started building a formidable structure that would save our present and future generation from total collapse. The state under the present Fintiri’s leadership is heading towards economic disintegration. When they took over as an elected government 19 months ago after a hectic […]
Mallam Nasiru El-Rufa’i, the governor of Kaduna state is one of the most maligned public officers in the country. He is hated for the wrong reasons by those who feed fat on the public till and the governor has yanked their sticky fingers from the cooky jar. Ironically, El-Rufa’i is […]
I was compelled to respond to George Kushi whom serves as the Chief Press Secretary to the invisible Deputy Governor of Adamawa State on the aforementioned title. This became necessary because of the misinformation that marred the whole write up despite the facts that it is his responsibility to absorb […]
Preparations for the race to the exalted Dougie Government House Yola is gaining momentum by the day as political activities picked up mostly in the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). First to swing into action by publicly declaring his intention is a member of the House of Representatives and the […]
Greatness is achieved not through selfish promotion of oneself or cheap publicity but through selfless services that benefits mankind especially the down trodden, Mal. Bashiru Ahmad epitomizes greatness in all ramifications. Never has Adamawa State been blessed with a philanthropist like the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, a man […]
It’s so beautiful to see people step into the New Year with so much hope and refreshed minds. Everyone leaping for joy amidst shouts of HAPPY NEW YEAR. There is jubilation in the air in spite of the heaviness and losses of the previous year. No matter what life throws […]
Nigeria is not the problem, the problem is Nigerians; because there is no Nigeria without Nigerians. There are two types of Nigerians, the leaders and the led. One cannot function without the other, one is the reflection of the other. While you criticize the leaders, of which it is your […]
By Nicodemus Vandi As politicians begin clandestine moves for the control of the coveted Adamawa’s seat of power, the Dougirei government house Yola, one man has been silently making serious inroads into the consciousness of stakeholders. That man is Abdulrazaq Namdas, the house of reps member representing Mayo-Belwa, Jada, Ganye […]
…..BISHOP HASSAN KUKAH – THE PROPHETIC VOICE PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR NATION NIGERIA. The Catholic Action Nigeria has noted with sadness and dismay and has been shocked at the negative reactions from some quarters in the country to the erstwhile homily and Christmas message of His Excellency Most […]
As always, bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has analyzed Nigeria’s current situation prophetically, intellectually and socially, and has presented the facts as they are based on the evidence before us. He has continually addressed those who wield the reins of power to rule with a bit of humanity and work for […]
“A Nation in search of vindication.” Christmas 2020 Message By Matthew Hassan KUKAH 1: Another Christmas with Dark Clouds of Death: Let me paraphrase the holy prophet Isaiah who said: “For Jerusalem (Nigeria’s sake), I will not be silent until her vindication shines forth like the dawn…..No more shall people […]
Your Excellency, the recent closure and restriction of movement by your administration in the State due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic in the face of the health crisis facing the Country is commendable as the health of the citizenry is paramount. Permit me Your Excellency to bring to your […]
Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, a consummate politician is a man that has carved a niche for himself in many spheres of human endeavour. A man with the midas touch as he is fondly called, Bindow has left an indelible mark as an administrator and equally paid his dues in […]
By Felix Samari With current efforts to build a strong and durable democracy, those who have learnt certain things should not be silent when they see an obvious need to speak up. It is worthy of note that I am not writing to endorse, support or defend anyone, since I […]
-A de-tribalised Man -Void of primordial sentiments – No trace of bigotry is found in him -A renowned philanthropist -A lover of humanity -A peace builder -A trusted and dependable political ally of many notable Nigerians By Chris Jalo It is commonly said that truth is always bitter, I didn’t […]
Your Excellency by now you are resting after a fruitless and costly tour you undertook in the state. What you heard and saw from the majority of the people during that tour is another confirmation that you are not a saleable candidate in the state. It’s high time for you […]
….he says Nsofor Is Man excellence in Character and Learning PRESS RELEASE I received with sadness,but also with total submission to the will of God for a life well- spent, the news of the demise of H.E. Ambassador Justice Sylvanus Adewere Nsofor at the age of 85. Ambassador Nsofor was […]
Based on my years of following Mr. Nuhu Ribadu from afar via my relationship with his younger brother, Abubakar whom I was a protege to during my days at A.B.U Zaria, I know he will not want to respond to the recent article from the Governor fintiri led administration concerning […]
It’s Unfortunately to understand this days that Nigerian politics have been polarised along religious and tribal lines. As it is, whenever a particular name or tribe is mentioned, regardless of the qualification or quality of such a person, some people in the opposite religion or tribe will begin to tongue […]
A cover story of World view Magazine reviewed a trending story permeated the air space,which spotted the executive Governor of Adamawa state,Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to be at forefront of media leading story in Adamawa state. For calling and threatening to jail and probably kill someone that he swore […]
