The biggest challenge that we face is complacency. We must take nothing for granted, we must fight for every inch of space and we must struggle for every vote. We must close ranks and not allow anyone or anything to divide us. We must not underestimate our enemies or the level they are prepared to […]
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Kogi State as the hotbed of criminality and the brooding room for all kinds of criminals; from political thugs, to armed robbers, morphing into modern day terrorists, not limited to the guises of bandits and kidnappers – has practically become a thing of the past. I put it to […]
My dear friend and brother Dr. Reuben Abati, I watched you and a colleague of yours by the name of Mr. Rufai Oseni interview a young man by the name of David Hundeyin, who apparantly lives abroad and who describes himself as an “investigative journalist”, on your morning show last Tuesday. The topic was on […]
by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Along the Kaduna Abuja Expressway, among the very numerous filling stations is Mackson, owned by an Igbo man, just like the millions of investments Nigerians of Igbo descent have all over the North. Kashim Shettima, then as Borno State Governor, had stopped to buy fuel for the long trip […]
For you I have immense respect. I always have and I always will. How you ended up with the PDP I just cannot fathom because they do nor deserve you and neither will they reward you for your immense efforts to launder their filthy image and restore their dwindling fortunes. Even though we are on […]
Are Obi’s hands clean? Does he even like the Yoruba? Given what is unfolding in the South West today certain questions have to be asked and certain truths need to be spoken. Permit me to begin with the following. Would the Afenifere of old ever have supported a non-Yoruba candidate in a presidential election? Why […]
by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi The huge flooding recently recorded in Kogi State has highlighted how strategic and important Kogi State is, as a confluence town and a major linkage between The North and the South. Kogi needs to be declared as a disaster zone and adequate attention should be dedicated towards ameliorating the […]
The APC presidential women Campaign Team headed by HE Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari as the Grand patron has donated relief materials to victims of flood disaster in Kogi state. The campaign team which has Sen Oluremi Tinubu wife of the presidential candidate Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu as chairperson and Hajiya Nana Shettima wife of the […]
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ABAT, The Jagaban Borgu; has ofcourse since earned a niche for himself, as the father of 21st century Nigerian politics, producing excellent relationships from his unifying brand of politics, having been ever dexterous in finding and utilising potentials and gifts in various individuals he has worked with over the years. Jagaba […]
By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi. Engineer Nuhu Gidado probably needs a re-introduction. Why? He had taken a step back from his erstwhile political spotlight and has retired to a private life of peace and serenity; pre-occupied with spending a lot of time with his grandchildren. He was Deputy Governor of Bauchi State from 2015 […]