Audu Ogbe, former agric minister is dead

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbe is dead. Ogbe who also served as minister of agriculture from 2015 to 2019, is died on Saturday at the age of 78. His death was announced in a statement by the family. “He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service…

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Middle Belt vs North Central: Struggle and Resistance; Why it remains the most contested region

In this deeply reflective episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum explores the roots, identity, and modern-day politics of Nigeria’s Middle Belt. With raw historical detail and personal insight, he unpacks the controversy surrounding the term “Middle Belt,” its original vision, and the reasons it evokes strong reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape. From the…

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2027: Jonathan constitutionally eligible to run for presidency again

By Abdul Mahmud The question of  future presidential elections has long been resolved, both politically and legally. Yet, with fresh whispers circulating about his possible acceptance of overtures from political interest groups to run in the 2027 presidential election, that same well-worn question of constitutional eligibility has once again resurfaced. Curiously, The Vanguard Newspaper, in…

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Nigeria Security on Edge: 456 Arrests, Terrorists Killed, Yet NSA Says We’re Safer – August 4, 2025 Report

In this edition we take you through the most intense security updates from across Nigeria — from Boko Haram operations in Borno to mass arrests in Kaduna, daring rescues in Taraba, and national outrage over the NSA’s bold claim that the country’s security has “improved.” This Episode Covers: Borno & Adamawa: Troops under Operation Hadin…

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