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Midnight Fire Razes Shops At Nasarawa Central Motor Park, Over 200 Businesses Affected Residents of Nasarawa community in Nasarawa Local Government Area woke up on Thursday to the disturbing news of a devastating fire outbreak at the Nasarawa Central Motor Park. The sad incident reportedly occurred at about 1:05 a.m., at a time when most residents were deep asleep. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the inferno spread rapidly through the busy commercial area, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. No fewer than eighty shops were razed, while over two hundred businesses operating within the park were severely affected. Many traders and shop owners reportedly lost virtually everything as the flames consumed goods, equipment and other valuables. Preliminary assessments by traders and community stakeholders suggest that the financial losses from the incident are enormous. It is estimated that nothing less than three hundred million naira worth of goods, cash and other busin...

Tension Still In Udege-Mbeki As Missing Young Man’s Body Is Found In Paddock Lake The body of Abdulmalik Adamu Beki, a young man from Udege-Mbeki community in Nasarawa State who had been missing since Sunday night, has been discovered at a popular old lake known as Paddock. Abdulmalik was declared missing after he reportedly left his friends at a mining site late Sunday night and did not return. His disappearance had sparked concern among residents and fellow youths in the community. His remains were later found at Paddock, an old lake said to have been excavated over a century ago by a previous mining company. Historically, the lake served as a reservoir and processing point for washing columbite, tin, and other solid minerals explored in the area during early mining operations. However, the discovery of his body has heightened tension in the community. Some residents, particularly youths, have raised suspicions over the circumstances surrounding his death. They contend th...

Tension Rises In Udege-Mbeki As Young Man Goes Missing Near Mining Site There is growing tension in Udege-Mbeki community of Nasarawa State following the mysterious disappearance of a young man, Abdulmalik Adamu Beki, who has been missing for two days. Abdulmalik was reportedly last seen at a mining site in Udege, within close proximity to the permanent site of Kenyang Mining Company. According to friends who were with him on the night of the incident, the group had gathered around midnight on Sunday when an unidentified source beamed a touchlight in their direction. Curious to ascertain the source of the light, Abdulmalik reportedly followed it to find out what was happening but never returned. Efforts to reach him through his mobile phone have since proved abortive, as his lines have remained unreachable — a development that has heightened fears about his safety. An eyewitness who spoke to Ideal Reporters on condition of anonymity disclosed that one of the Mobile Police (...

Alhaji Sule Koku: A Beacon Of Unity And Visionary Leadership In the evolving story of leadership in Nasarawa State, few personalities embody experience, humility, cultural depth and political sagacity like Alhaji Sule Kou, the Turaki of Edegye Chiefdom. A retired Permanent Secretary and former Commissioner, Alhaji Sule Koku stands tall as a bridge between tradition and modern governance — a man whose life reflects service, wisdom and uncommon commitment to his people. Having traversed the corridors of public administration at the highest levels, Alhaji Sule Kou’s career is defined by discipline, strategic insight and dedication to duty. As Permanent Secretary, he was known for his calm strength, administrative clarity and unwavering loyalty to the principles of accountability and good governance. He served meritoriously in the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, Establishment and Manpower Development, as well as Land, Survey and Town Planning — strategic portfolios that dema...

El-Rufai’s Aide, Lawyer Allege Unlawful Arrest Attempt, Passport Seizure At Abuja Airport Security operatives on Thursday allegedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt. The allegation was made by El-Rufai’s Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, who claimed that security agents moved to detain the former governor as he disembarked from Egypt Air flight MS 877. According to Adekeye, El-Rufai declined to accompany the operatives, insisting that he would only respond to a formal invitation. “Security agents today attempted to arrest Malam Nasir el-Rufai as he arrived on a flight from Cairo. Malam El-Rufai declined to follow them without a formal invitation. They however snatched his passport from an aide,” Adekeye said in a statement. Quoting the former governor, Adekeye added: “If you want to invite me, write me a letter.” In a separate and strongly worded ...

Tension In Senate Committee As Natasha Akpoti Was Blocked From Speaking On Ajaokuta Revival Fresh controversy has emerged in the Senate over the stalled revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Company (ASC) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), following a dramatic committee session in which Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was reportedly denied the opportunity to speak. The incident occurred during a meeting of the Senate Committee overseeing matters related to steel development. According to sources present, the Committee Chairman, Senator Patrick Chukwuba Ndubueze, declined to recognize Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan — who serves as Vice Chairman of the committee — despite her indication to contribute to discussions concerning Ajaokuta. The Chairman subsequently called the session to a close with his gavel. The development has sparked reactions among observers who view the move as counterproductive, especially given the strategic importance of Ajaokuta to Nigeria’s industrial...