The reported attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in Ekiti State has added to a growing list of Nigerian politicians who have faced attacks, intimidation or violence during political activities in 2026. With the 2027 general elections approaching, several prominent political figures have encountered hostile crowds, suspected political thugs and armed … Read more
The chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiidi Council Ward in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Igbu Terhemen, has died after he was allegedly attacked by suspected hoodlums. Terhemen was reportedly found unconscious in a bush near his residence in Makurdi in the early hours of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. His death … Read more
By Ernen Kaanti It is high time to probe the quality of representation in Jechira and interrogate its future. Politics in Nigeria has too often been reduced to the possession of a political ticket, the mobilisation of crowds and the distribution of election-season inducements. But beneath the noise of campaign posters, endorsements and political calculations … Read more
Benue State has emerged as a critical hotspot for farmer-herder clashes in Nigeria due to a confluence of historical, environmental, geographical, socio-political, and economic factors. Currently, the recent tragic attack reported on June 13-14, 2025, where approximately 200 people were killed, underscores the urgency of understanding this complex issue. This piece is set to explore … Read more
By Ernen Kaanti In the English language, a “conditional statement”is one that begins with a hypothesis, and follows with a conclusion. Often, we think of these statements as “if/then” statements. For example: “If you think that you must have the whole resources at your disposal before you start impacting on the people, then you might … Read more
By Kaanti Ernen A cock that crows in the early hours of the morning may belong to a particular owner but its voice they say is the benefit of the entire village. Dearests, our ancestors directed me to drop this post and the message I received from them was very clear, so readers, any flaws … Read more
By Kaanti Ernen In an ideal society, man should not settle for what is good when he can pursue and achieve what is better or even the best. I think it was in a hunt for a beacon of excellence that we the people of Benue State encountered and handpicked the gentle Rev. Father Hyacinth … Read more
By Dr. D.T Wayas & Kaanti Ernen Dear reader, this is a non-partisan piece. It is about the need for nontoxic probity of mind and self interrogation which is sine qua non for good governance, peace, unity and progress of Benue State. We would have rather written a short note, put it in an envelope … Read more
His Excellency, Very Rev. Fr., Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Governor-elect, Benue State. Dear Mr. Governor, Political ‘othering’ & hatred of foes impale good governance Sir, like our elders say, a cock that crows in the early hours of the morning may belong to a particular owner but its voice is the benefit of the entire … Read more
By Sunny Green Itodo In the Idoma cosmosphere, there are so many drums, but the Okanga -talking drum- is the finest of them all. It is the exclusivity of the echelons. Reserved for epoch occasions. It is the drum that announced the royal presence of the king. Its melody is the most pleasing thing to … Read more
By David Wayas PhD, Public analyst/University don. Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam PhD, a renowned legislator is a former House of Representatives member for Katsina-ala/Ukum and Logo Federal Constituency, where he was appointed chairman House service Committee and later, Chairman, House Committee on FCT among other sensitive positions he handled and delivered explicitly well without any … Read more