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Fulani Herders, Insecurity & the Scorched-Earth Agenda: Dr. Agbinda Sounds Alarm at University of Mkar Security Roundtable
At a high-level security roundtable organized by University of Mkar, Dr. Sebastian Ikyegh Agbinda delivered a fiery and deeply analytical presentation warning of an ongoing, coordinated plan behind Fulani herders’ attacks across the Middle Belt. Representing the University of Mkar’s Political Science faculty as a panelist, Dr. Agbinda made bold revelations about the alleged command-and-control […]
SGF Akume Actively Engaged in Tackling Insecurity — Office Counters Governor Alia’s Claims
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has firmly rejected recent remarks made by Benue State Governor, Revd. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, alleging that Senator George Akume and his associates have remained silent on the worsening insecurity in the state. Governor Alia, speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on […]
Insecurity in Benue State: Why Ortom’s Tenure Outshines Alia’s Current Approach
By Oche Unogwu John Benue State remains a critical flashpoint in Nigeria’s protracted farmer-herder conflicts. While both former Governor Samuel Ortom and incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia inherited complex security crises, evidence suggests Ortom’s policies demonstrated greater efficacy, transparency, and political courage. This report contrasts their approaches, policies, and outcomes, revealing Ortom’s superior commitment to confronting […]
ADC Leads Coalition in Abia, Vows to Challenge APC in 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition allies have launched what they described as a major political movement in Abia State, setting the stage for a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the summit held in Umuahia on Friday, the ADC’s Abia State Chairman, Don Norman Obinna, announced that the coalition […]
EXPOSED: How Illegal Mining and Agricultural Attacks Are Fueling Terrorism in Nigeria’s Middle-Belt – New Report Reveals Alarming Links
Beyond Bandages: Expert Report Uncovers Link Between Insecurity, Mineral Exploitation, and Agricultural Terrorism in Nigeria’s Middle-Belt A groundbreaking policy paper titled “Beyond Bandages: Interrogating the Nexus Between Insecurity, Minerals and Agricultural Terrorism in Nigeria’s Middle-Belt” by security and development expert Dr. Alloy S. Ihuah has shed new light on the dangerous intersections between natural resource […]
Catholic Bishops Slam Federal, Benue Governments Over Ongoing Killings
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has issued a scathing rebuke to both the Federal and Benue State governments, accusing them of failing in their core responsibility to safeguard the lives and property of citizens amidst ongoing attacks in Benue State and other parts of the country. In a strongly worded statement signed by […]
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Tinubu Has Made Every Month a Bazaar for Governors – Terver Akase
Terver Akase, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex‑Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, has described the current financial situation of Nigerian state governors as the most favorable in the country’s history, thanks to the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akase, a seasoned journalist, political communicator, and former Benue […]
Governor Umo Eno’s Defection to APC Sparks Political Earthquake in Akwa Ibom
First Tv Online, UYO — The political atmosphere in Akwa Ibom State is charged with uncertainty and speculation as Governor Umo Eno prepares to officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today, Friday, June 6, 2025. High-profile politicians, including governors and national APC leaders, began arriving in Uyo […]
2027: PDP Urges Peter Obi to Return to Party
he Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has publicly called on the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appeal was made in a communique released after an enlarged State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting held in Awka on Thursday. […]
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Fulani Herders, Insecurity & the Scorched-Earth Agenda: Dr. Agbinda Sounds Alarm at University of Mkar Security Roundtable
At a high-level security roundtable organized by University of Mkar, Dr. Sebastian Ikyegh Agbinda delivered a fiery and deeply analytical presentation warning of an ongoing, coordinated plan behind Fulani herders’ attacks across the Middle Belt. Representing the University of Mkar’s Political Science faculty as a panelist, Dr. Agbinda made bold revelations about the alleged command-and-control […]
Sallah Message from former President Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has extended warm Sallah greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world, urging citizens to embrace unity, peace, and collective progress during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a heartfelt message posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, Jonathan emphasized the deeper meaning of Eid-el-Kabir, describing it as a time for […]
Middle Belt Under Siege: Legal Expert Demands Urgent Firearms Reform to End Massacres and Displacement
As violence continues to engulf Nigeria’s North-Central region, killing thousands and displacing countless others, a leading legal advocate has issued a bold call for constitutional and legislative reforms to empower communities under siege. Redzie Jugo Esq., Team Lead of the Srarina Initiative for Peace, Justice & Development (SIPJAD), made this call at the 20th Anniversary […]
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Tinubu Has Made Every Month a Bazaar for Governors – Terver Akase
Terver Akase, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex‑Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, has described the current financial situation of Nigerian state governors as the most favorable in the country’s history, thanks to the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akase, a seasoned journalist, political communicator, and former Benue […]
Governor Umo Eno’s Defection to APC Sparks Political Earthquake in Akwa Ibom
First Tv Online, UYO — The political atmosphere in Akwa Ibom State is charged with uncertainty and speculation as Governor Umo Eno prepares to officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today, Friday, June 6, 2025. High-profile politicians, including governors and national APC leaders, began arriving in Uyo […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Governor Makinde Urges Oyo Residents to Stay Vigilant, Emphasizes Collective Security
As Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on residents of the state to be watchful and security conscious throughout the festivities. In a message released to commemorate the holy celebration, Governor Makinde urged the Muslim faithful to use the occasion for intensified prayers for peace and […]
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