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By;  SULEIMAN ADAMU In Nigeria’s dynamic democratic landscape, where leadership often teeters between self-interest and public service, few figures emerge as true exemplars of covenantal representation. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, affectionately known as “Musa 313,” stands as a beacon of intellectual rigour, empathy, and impactful delivery. Representing Niger East Senatorial District, he has woven a legacy of legislative excellence and grassroots development that resonates far beyond the confines of his constituency, touching the heart of Nigeria’s democratic aspirations. Great leaders are not born of chance; they are shaped by discipline, preparation, and an unrelenting commitment to progress. Senator Musa embodies this truth. A proud son of Niger State, he embarked on an academic journey that laid the foundation for his remarkable career. At Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specialising in Banking and Fin...

By; RANDY OWEN  In the face of political distrust, upheaval, and societal uncertainty, there exist leaders who frise above the turbulence of their times to deliver stability, order, and progress in sand of history. For Rivers State, that leader is the person of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), whose appointment as Sole Administrator marked not just a transition in governance, but the opening of a new chapter in transitioning of a disciplined democratic statecraft. I write to the world not as a distance observer of the happenings on  Rivers State but as an individual with firsthand witness. I experienced the remarkable unfolding of events in Rivers, where a leader with a military background has applied the finesse of discipline, humanistic touch of empathy, and the clarity of purpose in governance. The words of Professor Julius Ihonvbere, Chairman of the House of Representatives Special Adhoc Committee, struck a chord that reverberated across Rivers State when he l...

The Zamfara Good Governance Group (ZGGG) has praised the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for ensuring that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains a strong political force in Zamfara State following the recent bye-election. In a statement issued on Sunday, ZGGG President, Murtala Abdullahi, commended Matawalle for his role in sustaining the APC’s grassroots strength even after leaving office as governor two years ago.  Abdullahi said the results collated by independent observers so far were a testament to the minister’s enduring political influence and commitment to his party. “Despite not holding the reins of state government, Matawalle has shown uncommon leadership and loyalty to the APC. The bye-election has once again demonstrated his firm connection with the people and his ability to inspire confidence in our great party. Zamfara remains firmly rooted in the APC because of the structures and trust he built during his tenure,” Abdullahi said. The...

Barely three days after the oversight visit of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on Rivers State Administration, a Group, Coalition for Civil Service Reforms (CCSR), has paid great tribute to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), acknowledging the reforms of the Civil Service and reviving ailing decayed infrastructures and failing systems in the state. In a statement signed by the National President, Comrade LarryKing Amos, and made available to newsmen on Sunday; the coalition said, aside the ongoing civil service reforms and the many interventions, the Sole Administrator has also been regular in payment of salaries, putting the welfare of workers forward in the state. The coalition averred that, "such laudable interventions and welfare is responsible for the high spirits and great motivations of the civil servants, which is by extension, responsible for the peace, unity and harmonious relationship between the Labour Force and t...

In a stunning upset during Saturday’s Garki-Babura federal constituency bye-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) suffered a significant defeat to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the polling unit of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, in Babura Kofar Arewa Primary School, Jigawa State. Badaru, a prominent APC chieftain and former governor of Jigawa State, saw his party secure only 112 votes in his polling unit (001), while the PDP clinched a decisive victory with 308 votes.  The loss extended to Badaru’s ward, highlighting a growing political divide within the APC. Speculation has intensified about a rift between Badaru’s supporters and factions loyal to Governor Umar Namadi.  Observers noted that some of Badaru’s allies were seen celebrating the PDP’s victory, raising questions about their loyalty to the APC.  Reports suggest that these supporters, while Badaru serves in President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration,...

The Ad-Hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on Rivers State Administration has mandated an immediate overhaul of the crumbling Rivers State Secretariat complex and the urgent relocation of civil servants from unsafe work environments. The directive followed an emergency inspection led by Committee Chairman Professor Julius Ihonvbere, who assessed the deplorable conditions of the State Secretariat and the stalled Rivers State House of Assembly project. Speaking to reporters in Port Harcourt, Professor Ihonvbere described the Secretariat as being in a state worse than facilities in war-torn Gaza, pointing to structural hazards, crumbling floor tiles, leaking roofs, exposed electrical wiring, and a complete absence of basic amenities, including functional toilets, drinking water, and proper furniture. He further declared the 6th and 7th floors unfit for human occupation due to life-threatening conditions. The committee, therefore, ordered the immediate closure of haza...