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Flooding Damages Ishata-Kyereku Bridge Along Loko-Ogufa Road In Nasarawa, Residents Cry Out For Urgent Intervention The Ishata-Kyereku bridge along the Loko-Ogufa road in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has given way following flooding, leaving residents and road users concerned about the safety of the route. The affected bridge, which links communities and areas around Guto/Aisa and Tunga/Bakono communities in Loko Area Administrative Council, has reportedly suffered significant damage, with a large portion of the road washed away by floodwater. Residents and motorists using the route say the deteriorating condition of the bridge has become a serious threat to commuters, motorists and nearby communities. They expressed fears that continued use of the damaged section could result in a major accident or loss of lives, particularly if urgent intervention is not provided. Residents of Ishata and Kyereku communities are therefore calling on the Nasarawa State ...
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Supposed Beneficiary Alleges Solar-Powered Kiosk Was Retrieved After SEEDS Empowerment Ceremony In Nasarawa A female beneficiary of the Nasarawa State Government's SEEDS Empowerment Programme, Bintu Sadeeq, has alleged that a solar-powered kiosk presented to her during the official empowerment ceremony was retrieved shortly afterward and handed to another person. Bintu made the allegation in a post published on her Facebook page, where she expressed disappointment over the incident while stating that she had chosen to leave the matter to God. According to her, she was publicly announced as one of the beneficiaries and received the key to the solar-powered kiosk during the empowerment programme attended by the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule. Sharing a photograph taken during the event, she wrote: "This picture was taken the day I was announced and received the key to my kiosk during the empowerment programme by His Excellency Engr. A...
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  Nasarawa Lands Director Urges Dialogue Over Federal Polytechnic, Gunki Land Dispute A former Director of Works, Lands and Survey in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Ibrahim Wali  (Bunun Nasarawa), has called for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of the ongoing land dispute between the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa and the Gunki Community. In a memorandum addressed to the Rector and Management of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, with copies to the Nasarawa State Government, the Emirate Council and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Wali said he was compelled to present his perspective based on his firsthand involvement in the administration of the disputed land. According to him, he served as Land Officer in Nasarawa before becoming Director of Works, Lands and Survey for about 10 years, during which he participated in compensation exercises for the first set of people who encroached on the Polytechnic's land, including owners of structures arou...
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ROCI Commends Stakeholders, Seeks Government, Donour Support To Rebuild Communities Devastated By Udege Attacks The Restore Our Communities Initiative, Nigeria (ROCI), has commended the Nasarawa State Government, traditional institutions, security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders for their commitment to the ongoing peacebuilding process in communities affected by the April 1, 2026 attacks in Udege and Agwada Area Administrative Councils of Nasarawa State. The Initiative also appealed to the Nasarawa State and Federal Governments, development partners, humanitarian organisations and philanthropists to support the reconstruction of communities devastated by the attacks by providing building materials, particularly cement and roofing sheets, for victims whose homes were destroyed. In a press statement issued on Friday and signed by its National Coordinator, Malam Yahaya Abdulrahman, ROCI said the collective efforts of stakeholders have strengthened the peace ...
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Public Outcry Trails Death Of NSUK Final-Year Student, Renewed Calls For CCTV Installation At FMC Keffi A wave of public concern has followed allegations of negligence and unprofessional conduct at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, with concerned citizens calling on the Federal Ministry of Health and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to urgently investigate the hospital and strengthen accountability measures. The renewed outcry comes in the wake of the reported death of 20-year-old Abdulrahman Abdullahi, a final-year Computer Science student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, who allegedly died after receiving treatment in the hospital's Orthopaedic Surgical Unit. The incident has sparked grief and anger among members of the public, who described the young student's death as a tragic loss of a promising life. Beyond the latest incident, the concerned citizens alleged that cases of patients dying after undergoing surgery and women losing their...
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FG Suspends Planned Increase In WAEC, NECO Registration Fees For 2027 Exams The Federal Government has suspended its planned increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with key stakeholders. The decision was announced by the Federal Ministry of Education, which disclosed that its earlier proposal for a fee review, communicated in a letter dated June 18, 2026, has been put on hold. According to the Ministry, the proposed adjustment was necessitated by the increasing cost of organising and administering credible national examinations across the country. However, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, directed that the proposal be suspended to allow for a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process. The Ministry stated that it will consult with examination bodies, State Ministries ...
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When Education Becomes A Luxury By Yahaya Abdulrahman  Growing up, we were constantly reminded that education is the bedrock of every society. It was presented not merely as a pathway to personal success but as the foundation for national development, social progress and economic prosperity. That belief shaped public policy for decades. Governments at different levels, traditional institutions, religious bodies and well-meaning individuals invested in expanding access to education. Schools were built, scholarships were awarded, and tuition was either free or heavily subsidized. There was even a time when governments enacted and enforced laws compelling parents to enroll their school-age children in school. Education mattered. It was treated as a right, not a privilege. Today, that philosophy appears to be fading. Across virtually all levels, education is becoming increasingly unaffordable, particularly for the poor who make up the majority of Nigeria's population. N...
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