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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Mr. Kenneth Ahia, SAN, a foundation member of the forum. In his goodwill message, Ambassador Offor described Kenneth Ahia, SAN, as a man of unwavering loyalty, courage, and principle, whose steadfast commitment to progressive ideals continues to inspire confidence and unity within Abia State. He further commended Ahia for his consistent and vocal support for Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and the ongoing New Abia Project, noting that such dedication from distinguished…

For decades, the term Hausa-Fulani has been used to describe the people of Northern Nigeria, suggesting a shared identity between the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups. However, recent trends indicate that the Fulani elite are increasingly distancing themselves from this joint identity, forming exclusive Fulani organizations. This shift is not new—it echoes the events of 1804 when Usman dan Fodio led a Fulani jihad, seizing power from the Hausa rulers and establishing Fulani dominance. But the question remains: Was the Hausa-Fulani identity ever genuine, or was it a strategic tool introduced by the Fulani to manipulate the Hausa politically? This…