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By Eneojo Herbert Idakwo Culture and history are the twin pillars upon which every civilization rests. They shape how people see themselves, how they interpret their past, and how they project into the future. For Africa, however, the telling of her story and the interpretation of her culture have for centuries been subjected to external lenses, the lenses of colonial scholars, explorers, missionaries, and anthropologists. This has resulted in a long history of distortion, misrepresentation, and even erasure of authentic African experiences. The time has come to demand a total decolonisation of African culture and history. To achieve…

By Barrister Usman Yakubu In writing this rejoinder to the disjointed and distorted Facebook posts of one Aminu Musa Audu, I wish to most gratefully acknowledge the following historians whose works and writings I painstakingly consulted: Professors Ukwedeh, J. N., Yakubu A. Ochefu, the late Dr. Yusufu Bala Usman, my very senior learned friend and mentor Chief Festus Ogwuche, and P. C. Dike, who wrote his PhD thesis in 1977 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, on symbolism and political authority in the Igala Kingdom. I embarked on this research because, as our late teacher and academic mentor, Dr. Yusufu…

The political atmosphere ahead of the October 7 National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election is heating up, and for Comrade Babangida Onimisi Isah (BOI),the momentum could not be stronger. In a rare show of unanimity, two of Kogi State’s most influential political figures: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello, have thrown their weights behind the youthful contender, giving his ambition an undeniable boost. The endorsement from Gov. Ododo came during a courtesy visit by Team BOI to the governor’s Abuja residence. In a statement that carried both political weight and personal conviction, Ododo described Comr. Babangida…

A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, Ambassador Isaac Onuh, has commiserated with the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. In a condolence message to the governor, Ambassador Onuh described the death of the elder Ododo as “heartbreaking,” adding that he lived a life of impact, sacrifice, and devotion worthy of emulation. “The passing of Baba is heartbreaking. I pray Almighty Allah to grant his reposed soul eternal rest and forgive all his shortcomings. I also pray that God Almighty grants His Excellency, members of the…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, earlier today laid the foundation for the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State, describing it as “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice” that will redefine the training of Nigeria’s elite troops. The initiative designed to produce highly skilled warriors capable of dominating complex and unconventional battlefields, marks a strategic leap in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s combat power towards safeguarding the nation’s future. Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, as part of Nigerian Army’s response to evolving security threats, the school’s relocation to Doma offers…

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have intercepted 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a Pump Action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Other items recovered from them include, six vehicles, mobile phones and laptop computers. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Poultry farmers in Lokoja local government area, Kogi State, have undergone a step-down training on Business Development and Investment Planning, aimed at improving farm management practices and enhancing access to funding opportunities. The training, held at Rehab Cluster Farm, Lokongoma Phase 1, Lokoja, was facilitated by the Local Government Extension Agent, Hajia Bilkisu Isiaka, who said the session was a follow-up to a similar workshop conducted last week. Hajia Isiaka, while addressing the participants, emphasised the importance of proper housing in poultry farming, noting that the positioning and structure of poultry pens could significantly affect production outcomes. “How…

By Gift Idoga Insecurity in Omala LGA has been relatively defeated by the Executive Chairman of Omala LGA, Hon Edibo Peter Ameh Mark. He kept reaffirming his saying that “the war against insecurity is forever”.   At the Local government council Hon. Edibo addressed the gathering of Hunters who were on standby to receive their bullet proof vests and motorcycles that will make their movement from place to place easy. In his address he thanked the group for their dedication and support in fighting this menace that has eaten the people for long, he continued by telling them that they…

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have shut down an illegal quarrying site operating within the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Marshals also apprehended 13 suspects in connection to the unlawful activities. The suspects have been charged to court, pending formal arraignment. The operation, which was carried out as part of ongoing national efforts to sanitise the mining sector and protect critical national assets, marks another decisive step in the government’s crackdown on illegal mining across the country. According to the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of…

Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs organized a high-level sensitization workshop on human rights and professional conduct for troops of the 4 Special Forces Command on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. SPY News Nigeria gathered that the event, held at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja Hall, witnessed the attendance of senior officers, facilitators, and subject matter experts. The workshop addressed key issues, including operational discipline, international humanitarian law, mental health, and family cohesion. Major General Hillary Nzan, Commander of the 4 Special Forces Command, described the workshop as a deliberate initiative to equip personnel with the knowledge, skills, and mindset…