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By Victor Monday Olajide  26/6/26 The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, under Justice Isah Dashen, has today delivered a brazen assault on Nigeria’s democratic foundations. In a ruling dripping with procedural sophistry and political undertones, the court has effectively attempted to strangulate a vibrant new voice in our multi-party system—the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—by setting aside its own earlier judgment that compelled INEC to register the party. This is not justice; it is judicial overreach, a dangerous subversion of constitutional rights, and a calculated move to shrink the democratic space at the behest of shadowy interests. Let us call this what it is: an outrageous abuse of court process. After the NDC, invoking the sacred constitutional guarantee of freedom of association, successfully fought INEC’s arbitrary refusal and secured registration in December 2025, the party hit the ground running. It mobilized members, conducted congresses from ward ...

A Fortress for Justice: The Dawn of a New Era in Katampe By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide  Abuja, 17th June, 2026 In the golden haze of a mid-June Abuja afternoon, the newly minted Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District stood gleaming under the Nigerian sun — a bold declaration carved in brick, mortar, and unyielding vision. On this day, the Federal Government, through the hands of Vice President Kashim Shettima and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), officially commissioned what many are already calling a transformative milestone in the nation’s pursuit of judicial excellence. Forty majestic 5-bedroom duplexes, each paired with detached boys’ quarters, rose proudly across the pristine landscape. Fully furnished with the kind of quiet luxury that befits the solemn weight of justice, these homes are more than shelter. They are sanctuaries. Ten units have been allocated to justices of the Court of Appeal, ten to the Fed...

By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide  Abuja, 18th June, 2026 In the bustling heart of Nigeria, where challenges test the spirit daily, Dr. Ambassador Mrs. Nimi Briggs emerges as a radiant force of compassion and unyielding patriotism. As the dynamic CEO of NIMPAT Group and visionary Co-founder of the Real Shimas Foundation, she has turned empathy into action, becoming a beacon of hope for thousands who once walked in shadows of hardship. Driven by an boundless love for humanity, Dr. Briggs has channeled her resources and passion into tangible transformation. Through her foundation, she has rewritten stories of struggle into chapters of triumph — sponsoring school fees for more than 1,000 students, empowering young minds to chase brighter futures; distributing essential food supplies like rice, alongside mattresses, blankets, and financial aid to internally displaced persons and hardworking Okada riders in Benue State and surrounding communities. Each gesture reflects he...

By Victor Monday Olajide, ABUJA  16th June, 2026 In a decisive and long-overdue assertion of institutional sovereignty, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unleashed a powerful weapon in the war against the cancer of political defections that has long ravaged Nigeria’s democratic foundations. By compelling its governorship and National Assembly candidates to sign binding indemnity forms—committing them to vacate their seats should they abandon the party after victory—the NDC is not merely enforcing discipline; it is declaring war on the culture of betrayal, opportunism, and personal aggrandizement that has turned elected offices into private fiefdoms. Unveiled by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, at a high-stakes signing ceremony at the NDC National Secretariat, this bold policy represents a revolutionary stand for party supremacy, internal cohesion, and the sanctity of the electoral mandate. In an era where politicians treat parties as disposa...

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...