By Aggie Asiimwe Konde Chief Brand, Communications, External Engagements & Advocacy – AGRA The world feels increasingly unsettled. Geopolitical tensions dominate headlines, trade routes are shifting, development financing is tightening and conversations around food security, debt and economic uncertainty have become commonplace. Across boardrooms and policy circles, we spend considerable time discussing global shocks and…
Across the vast, diverse agricultural landscape of Nigeria, a much-needed transformation is taking place. From a national perspective, the challenge has always been one of scale and connectivity. Nigeria’s agricultural sector contributes significantly to its GDP, yet it has long been plagued by a massive extension gap. Nationally, the ratio of extension agents to farm…
By Onono Onimisi There comes a dangerous moment in every society when those entrusted with public office begin to mistake power for personal property. That moment appears to be staring Kogi State in the face. The reported arrest of Farouk Onimisi is not just another headline but a painful reminder of how easily authority can…
By Nwaokafor Chisom Sunny The African Mahogany which is scientifically called khaya ivorensis or khaya grandifoliola, is mostly called “Osisi Orji” in Igbo land known for its significant importance as symbol of wealth in carving furnitures and strong doors for Big men in the society . No wonder the then Governor Theodore Ahamefula Orji gave…
By Onono Onimisi Arafat There is a truth many institutions still struggle to accept: when young people lead, they don’t just continue systems, they change them. They bring urgency where there was delay, inclusion where there was distance, and energy where things have grown stagnant. The leadership of Dr Abdullahi Mustapha as Director General of…
Today, 7th March, marks one year since you left us, our beloved father, Late Elder Jatau Danladi Bako. The pain of your departure is still deeply felt, and the vacuum you left behind remains truly irreplaceable. You were more than a father; you were a pillar of strength, a man of wisdom, faith, and integrity….
By Ben SD Kure In examining the trajectory of Senator Dr. Uba Sani, CON, one cannot separate his present leadership from his past sacrifices. Long before assuming office as Governor of Kaduna State, where he now serves as Vice Chairman of the APC Governors Forum, Coordinating Governor of the APC North-West, Renewed Hope Ambassador,…
By Abubakar Yusuf Rt Honorable Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims has risen to prominence as a national figure from North Central Nigeria, embodying the shifting political landscape of the current era. As the House Leader in the 10th Assembly, he was instrumental in the recent signing of the much-awaited Electoral Act by President Bola Ahmed…
By: Nasiru Jagaba The recent intervention by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), in which it openly criticised the appointment of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, and threatened not to recognise any election conducted under his leadership, demands urgent international scrutiny, not applause. The Council’s…
By: Nasiru Jagaba Power Without Conscience, Silence Without Shame, Blood Without Justice Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Your recent outbursts about an alleged “silent war against the Muslim North” would deserve serious engagement if they were not built on selective outrage, dangerous amnesia, and a deeply troubling record of governance marked by exclusion, repression, and unanswered…
