In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master, Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! In Islam, Ramadan is the best of months. Allah Almighty has granted it special significance by making it a means of forgiveness and mercy. According to a Hadith, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith…
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The Citizen’s Ordeal By Dr Austin Orette
If an individual can steal from the government willy-nilly and we find out many years later, and only after the fact, it means we have no checks and balances. Due to lack of checks and balances, the nation has become a prison where everyone is trying to escape. Why was it easy for a former South-South governor to use state money for his campaign? What was the role of the members of the State House of Assembly? The primary responsibility of the members is to have oversight duties. They…
EGBETOKUN: WHEN THE SHERIFF IS GOOD
About a month into his tenure as Nigerian president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in line with the constitutional mandate, appointed Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector General of The Nigeria Police Force. Appointed, precisely, as the Inspector General of Police, on June 19, 2023, with a PhD degree (not honoris causa), the seasoned Egbetokun assumed the mantle with a strong academic background in Mathematics and Security Studies. Having worked in different categories in the Police Force; as Chief Security Officer to the Lagos Governor between 1999-2005, coincidentally the now…
BEYOND 2027: WHY SENATOR MOHAMMED SANI MUSA DESERVES CONTINUED MANDATE FOR NIGER EAST By Adama Linus
In the landscape of Nigerian politics, leadership is frequently judged by promises, eloquent speeches, and soaring rhetoric. Yet the genuine yardstick for any public servant remains the capacity to convert vision into concrete, life-changing results for ordinary citizens. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and widely known as 313, represents this exceptional category of leader. His outstanding performance in the 10th National Assembly has not only fortified national fiscal governance but has also delivered direct, meaningful benefits to the Niger East Senatorial District —…
Be The Hope For The Hopeless! By Imam Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, when the world feels heavy and dark, Allah calls us to be light. And know that, being “the hope of the hopeless” isn’t just about material charity; it is about offering a listening ear, a sincere Du’a, a gentle word,…
Insecurity In Nigeria: Joining Hands To End The Violence, Killings And Bloodshed In Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, joining hands to end violence, killings, and bloodshed in society requires a comprehensive approach that combines community action, policy change, and support for vulnerable populations. Allah the Most High says: “Whoever kills a soul… it is as if…
NITDA, SSDC partner to drive digital transformation in South South
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to advance digital literacy, innovation, and economic growth across the region. Inuwa gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director of SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, on a courtesy visit to NITDA’s headquarters. He noted that the Commission’s objectives aligned closely with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan, particularly in building digital skills and fostering talent development. Highlighting the importance of digital literacy…
JUST IN : Senate amends Electoral Act, endorses Electronic Transmission of results with safeguards
The Nigerian Senate has amended its Votes and Proceedings of the Wednesday, February 4 plenary, clarified its position on Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following intense public controversy over the transmission of election results. The amendment was reached after a motion moved by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, which was subsequently adopted by the Red Chamber. The clarification came amid nationwide protests and growing public pressure on lawmakers to ensure real-time electronic transmission of election results. Earlier, protesters had stormed the National Assembly,…
THE COURT OF APPEAL JUDGEMENT AND SEPARATION OF POWERS: SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN AND THE CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA & 3 ORS By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr
The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, the Court has robustly reinforced the doctrine of separation of powers, a cornerstone of our constitutional democracy. The ruling confirms with unmistakable clarity that the authority of the Senate to regulate its internal proceedings and discipline its members is firmly rooted in the Constitution…
Senate and the Electoral Act Amendment by Reuben Abati
The Senate returns from a two-week recess today to attend an emergency plenary session at noon to address the lingering and vexed matter of the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act 2022. Expectations are high. Opinions are divided as to what may well be the outcome of today’s meeting. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, Nigerians have been fixated on the subject of how to arrive at the best electoral framework that would guarantee free, fair, and credible elections, and yet before and after every election cycle, this…
