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By Titilayo Becky  Abuja — Beneath the calm elegance of the Nigeria Merit Award House, voices of diplomacy, scholarship, and reflection rose in harmony on Wednesday as former Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Fatai Alege, unveiled five books woven from memory, service, and the restless pages of history. The hall glowed with the presence of diplomats, academics, jurists, policymakers, and distinguished guests whose gathering transformed the ceremony into more than a literary event. It became a meeting of minds — where ink met experience, and public service found expression through the enduring language of books. Like a statesman returning from the long corridors of international engagement with stories carved by history, Ambassador Alege presented works shaped by diplomacy, conflict, leadership, and human reflection. His voice carried the calm conviction of one who has witnessed nations in tension and humanity in transition. Among the books unveiled was The Sirens an...

VICTOR MONDAY OLAJIDE, Abuja Publisher: Mace Magazine National Assembly 4th May, 2027 In the evolving political landscape of Nasarawa State, few figures embody the perfect blend of humble beginnings, proven enterprise, unwavering grassroots loyalty, and strategic statesmanship like Hon. ESV Daniel Ogah Ogazi. His ambition to represent his constituency in the House of Representatives is not merely a political aspiration — it is a destiny-aligned movement fueled by competence, compassion, and an unyielding commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda. From Humble Beginnings to Business Eminence Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi’s story is one of resilience, determination, and strategic excellence. Rising from modest roots, he charted a path defined by integrity and hard work. Through sheer vision and entrepreneurial acumen, he built a formidable business empire spanning real estate, valuation, and allied sectors. As a professional Estate Surveyor and Valuer (ESV), he has earned nat...

Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide  IGARRA, AKOKO-EDO 11/04/2026 Hon. Paul Johnson Afagase’s official declaration at the Akoko-edo APC Local Government Secretariat signals a campaign rooted in party loyalty, legislative rigor, and community-centric governance. His manifesto outlines a strategic roadmap aimed at repositioning Akoko-Edo within the federal landscape. Here are the seven core pillars of his legislative agenda: 1. Proven Party Stewardship Afagase anchors his candidacy on his track record as a "son of the soil" and a loyal party stalwart. By highlighting his history of unwavering commitment and diligent service to the APC, he reinforces his readiness to transition from party leadership to public service, leveraging established networks for the benefit of his constituents. 2. Humility in Service The transition from private dedication to public mandate is framed through a lens of humility. His "throwing his heart into the ring" suggests a candidac...

By Comrade Amb Victor M Olajide JP  11/04/2026 In the rugged, resource-rich hills and valleys of Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, where the proud people of Edo State have long yearned for a representative who truly hears their heartbeat, a new dawn is breaking. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Engr. Hon. Paul Johnson Afagase stepped forward with courage and conviction to officially declare his intention to contest for the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. This is not just another declaration—it is a clarion call for transformation, unity, and the fulfillment of Renewed Hope. For too long, Akoko-Edo has carried the weight of untapped potential. Its resilient sons and daughters—farmers, artisans, traders, youth brimming with energy, and elders rich in wisdom—deserve more than promises. They deserve a leader whose actions have already spoken louder than words. Hon. Paul Johnson Afagase is that leader. His antecedents paint a portrait of unwavering commitme...

By Comrade Amb Victor M Olajide JP  The Afemai people has long forged iron from adversity – a son has risen. Not from silver spoons or inherited thrones, but from the raw fire of vision, grit, and an unbreakable covenant with his roots. Hon. Engr. Paul Johnson Afagase is no distant politician parachuted in for photo-ops. He is the light that Akoko-Edo has awaited: a self-made titan whose personal odyssey from classroom benches in Ilorin to commanding boardrooms across continents now beckons him to the hallowed chambers of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. This is his story – and it is our collective destiny. Born and nurtured in the cradle of Akoko-Edo, Paul Afagase Johnson imbibed the timeless virtues of his people: unyielding resilience, communal solidarity, and a fierce love for the land that feeds dreams. While many chase shadows in distant cities, he carried the soil of Igarra, Okpameri, and the broader constituency in his heart. Education became his ...

By Comrade Amb Victor M Olajide JP  In the vibrant heart of Igarra Ugbogbo, where the resilient spirit of Akoko-Edo pulses with unyielding determination, Hon. Johnson Paul Afagase has once again demonstrated why he stands as the undisputed choice to represent the good people of Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in the hallowed chambers of the House of Representatives. As the clock ticks toward Saturday, April 11, 2026 – a date that will forever etch itself in the annals of Edo political history as both his official declaration of intent and his birthday – Afagase’s latest masterstroke of service has ignited a wildfire of hope across the ten wards of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. Speaking at a landmark empowerment programme that has already become the talk of the constituency, Hon. Afagase empowered over one hundred women and three hundred men with critical farming implements – a bold, strategic intervention designed to ignite agricultural revolution and self...