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By Abdul Lauya The Dadiya Community Development Association (DACODA) has officially announced the revival of the long-abandoned Dikkulom Festival, set to hold on December 26, 2025, in Gadamayo, Bambam, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State. This resolution was made following two key meetings, first at the DACODA National Congress on April 18 and later at the Dikkulom 2025 Central Planning Committee gathering on May 31, both held at Dadiya Town Hall, signaling a determined return to cultural unity. According to a statement signed by the Central Planning Committee Secretary, Comrade Shadrach Filibus Betulum, the festival will begin at 10:00…

By Abdul Lauya Appointees newly inaugurated by Governor Agbu Kefas have been directed to collect their appointment letters from June 3, 2025, at the Political Department of the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS) office. This follows the official inauguration of Chairpersons, Members of Boards and Parastatals, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Community Special Assistants across the state. A significant directive in the announcement requires civil servants appointed as Special Advisers or to statutory commissions to resign, retire, or withdraw from service before receiving appointment letters. This stipulation aligns with Section 192(4) and Section 196(3) of the…

By Abdul Lauya The National President of the National Association of Dadiya Students (NADS), Comrade Sunday Ajayi, has called for strengthened unity and collaboration among all chapters of the association. Speaking during an official visit to Gombe State University (GSU) Chapter on June 1, 2025, Comrade Ajayi emphasized that regular communication and mutual support were essential for sustaining progress and fostering innovation within NADS. He noted that diverse perspectives across chapters should be encouraged, as they bring fresh ideas and strengthen the collective mission of the association. The President, alongside other national executives, was warmly received by members of the…

By Abdul Lauya In a historic academic feat, the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has graduated the first-ever cohort of PhD candidates in Legislative Governance Studies in Nigeria. The eight pioneering scholars were conferred with doctoral degrees on May 28, 2025, marking a groundbreaking moment for the university and the wider legislative studies community in Africa. This landmark achievement was made possible through a strategic and visionary partnership between FUL and the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), aimed at producing experts in parliamentary governance. The three-year doctoral programme, focused on Legislative Studies and Parliamentary Administration, involved rigorous research,…

By Engr. Aliyu A. Yakubu Africa in the 21st century remains caught in a web of underdevelopment, educationally, industrially, technologically, and in terms of security. These challenges persist largely because the continent continues to operate under a leadership system, liberal democracy, that is fundamentally mismatched with its historical, cultural, and social realities. Despite its celebrated ideals, democracy in Africa has failed to deliver for the majority, leading to widespread disillusionment and, in some cases, open preference for military interventions. The repeated celebrations following military coups reflect not a love for authoritarianism, but the rejection of a system that has served…

EDITORIAL The growing reliance of the Nigerian government on external borrowing has triggered intense national concern, and rightly so. Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, his administration has secured over $7.4 billion in loans, primarily from the World Bank with another $21.5 billion request currently pending legislative approval. What is particularly unsettling is not just the sheer volume of these loans, but the unsettling reality that ordinary Nigerians have yet to feel any meaningful impact of these borrowings on their quality of life. Instead, poverty deepens. This troubling pattern is not entirely new. The immediate past…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Tinubu has reportedly intervened to halt the controversial sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in a move widely seen as a rebuke of ministerial overreach. The action by Wike, targeting Nigeria’s foremost opposition party on grounds of alleged statutory defaults, sparked public outrage and political backlash amid growing concerns over abuse of office. While the enforcement of development control laws remains a legitimate function of the FCT Administration, critics argue that Wike’s pattern of selective implementation reveals a deeper agenda rooted in vendetta and political sabotage. Since…

By Abdul Lauya Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) repelled a fierce night attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on New Marte, Borno State, in a joint land and air operation that began at 1:35am. The military reported that two soldiers lost their lives in the line of duty, while an unspecified number of terrorists were neutralized during the engagement. Following the confrontation, troops launched a hot pursuit of the fleeing insurgents, combing nearby areas to prevent regrouping or further attacks. This latest assault marks a disturbing pattern of renewed insurgent activities across the North East, particularly in remote or…

Editorial Opinion The Saudi government’s decision to bar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deport him to Nigeria has sent ripples through diplomatic and religious circles, reigniting a fierce debate about the cleric’s controversial role in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. Long known for his public interactions with bandit leaders under the pretext of dialogue, Sheikh Gumi has polarized public opinion. While he positions himself as a mediator seeking peaceful resolutions, many see his conduct as dangerously close to legitimizing criminal insurgents. The Saudi decision, though not officially explained in detail, appears to reflect concerns over the cleric’s…

Editorial Opinion The Saudi government’s decision to bar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deport him to Nigeria has sent ripples through diplomatic and religious circles, reigniting a fierce debate about the cleric’s controversial role in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. Long known for his public interactions with bandit leaders under the pretext of dialogue, Sheikh Gumi has polarized public opinion. While he positions himself as a mediator seeking peaceful resolutions, many see his conduct as dangerously close to legitimizing criminal insurgents. The Saudi decision, though not officially explained in detail, appears to reflect concerns over the cleric’s…