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A personal observation on wealth, privilege, and the unequal application of security checks By: Maxwell Guma In 2020, while working at Sun City Estate in Abuja, I noticed something that would stay with me long after I left. Every day, security personnel stationed at the estate’s gate carried out what appeared to be routine security checks. Vehicles entering or leaving the premises were stopped for inspection. Drivers were asked to open their boots, and the contents were examined to ensure that nothing suspicious was being transported. At first, I admired their vigilance. Their actions seemed to reflect a commitment to…

By Ochonu Ekele The Alliance for Truth and Democracy (ATD) has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration and the authorities of Benue State’s 23 local government areas to account for the funds allocated to the councils since May 2023, raising questions about grassroots infrastructure, public services and the transparency of local government spending. In a statement signed by its president, Jerome Zoho, the organisation cited estimates suggesting that the 23 local governments had received more than ₦500 billion over the period under review. It challenged the state and council authorities to provide a detailed account of the allocations and demonstrate…

By Our Reporter The Igala Youths Council Worldwide has faulted the proposed 16-16-16 formula for governorship rotation in Kogi State, arguing that the arrangement could fail to correct historical imbalances in political representation. The Council said any framework designed to rotate the state’s highest political office must consider the experiences and concerns of all three senatorial districts rather than rely exclusively on an equal numerical formula. In a press statement signed by its National President, Comrade Onogu Collins Monday, the organisation maintained that a rotation system could create fresh grievances if it failed to account for historical exclusion. https://guardian.ng/news/aiyedatiwa-unveils-sports-courts-vows-improved-facilities-across-ondo/ The…

By Our Reporter The Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has pledged to establish a four-year Transitional Government of National Unity (TGNU) if elected President of Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. Makinde said the proposed government would promote inclusive governance and distribute opportunities and development initiatives across the country’s six geopolitical zones, with emphasis on security, infrastructure and economic development. He made the pledge on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where the APM presented its programmes under the Reset Agenda. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/kogi-wests-2027-dream-how-the-unity-accord-controversy-has-reignited-the-fight-for-lugard-house/ The governor expressed concern over Nigeria’s security challenges,…

For many advocates of Kogi West’s governorship ambition, the 2027 election represents more than another political contest. It is an opportunity to advance a longstanding demand for inclusion and a fair chance to occupy the highest executive office in Kogi State. That aspiration has returned to the centre of political debate following the controversy surrounding the Kogi Unity Accord summit and its reported endorsement of Governor Usman Ododo for a second term. At the heart of the dispute is a fundamental question: should Kogi West defer its governorship ambition until 2031, or should the district continue pursuing its claim to…

By Grace Kyuni, Asaba The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has declared the support of the Asaba Kingdom for President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while commending Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon for his mobilisation efforts in promoting the administrations’ policies and programmes. The monarch made the declaration at his palace in Asaba when Funkekeme, the Delta State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, and his team paid him a congratulatory visit to mark his second anniversary on the throne. Azinge praised Funkekeme for his dedication to communicating the…

Benefiting schools hail GGPI chief’s intervention as programme combines environmental conservation, educational assistance and girl-child support By Joel Iyara  Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto, OON, has extended her environmental and educational intervention to secondary schools across the five local government areas of Kogi Central Senatorial District, with the inauguration of Green Clubs to sustain environmental awareness among students. The initiative, implemented through the Global Green Pillars Initiative (GGPI), features the planting of economic and shade trees, distribution of writing materials and provision of reusable sanitary pads for adolescent girls. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/court-dismisses-el-rufais-suit-seeking-to-stop-icpc-efcc-from-freezing-bank-accounts-seizing-assets/ The programme is part of Jatto’s personal efforts to promote environmental…

By Joel Iyara The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, seeking to restrain the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other law enforcement agencies from freezing his bank accounts or seizing his assets. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the suit on Thursday, ruling that it constituted an abuse of court process because El-Rufai had filed a similar case before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The judge agreed with the arguments of the ICPC, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State…

The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality eye care as the state joined the global community on Thursday to commemorate the 2026 World Sight Day. The administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori reiterated its resolve to strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly eye-health services, through public enlightenment, early detection of vision problems and improved access to professional eye care across the state. The commemoration featured free eye screening, public sensitisation and an awareness walk in Asaba, the state capital, to educate residents on the importance of protecting their eyesight and preventing avoidable blindness. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/barr-tanko-osuku-kogi-lg-cannot-afford-to-lose-any-elective-position-in-2027/ Organised by the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Zone B of Kogi/Koton-Karfe Local Government Area, Barr. Muhammed Tanko Musa, popularly known as Barr MT Osuku, has declared that the local government cannot afford to lose any elective position in the 2027 elections. Barr. Tanko Osuku, who is the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Civil Service Commission, stated this on Thursday while hosting selected APC stalwarts and supporters from Zone B at his Lokoja residence. The meeting attracted party supporters from different polling units across Zone B, alongside some appointed officials from the ward, local government and state levels. https://thespotlightnewsmagazine.com/edo-security-gcai-commends-okpebholo-over-fight-against-cultism-kidnapping/ According…