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Atiku Haske Organisation Dissociates Self from Defection of Atiku’s Son to APC — Reaffirms Loyalty to Former Vice President The Atiku Haske Organisation of Nigeria has dissociated itself from the recent defection of a son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a purely personal decision that does not reflect the position of the organisation or its members nationwide. The Coordinator of the organisation, Aminu Sani Bello, made this known in a statement issued on Friday stressing that the group remains firmly aligned with Atiku Abubakar and his political ideals. According to Bello, the decision by Atiku’s son to join the APC should not be misconstrued as a shift in loyalty by supporters of the former Vice President or organisations associated with his political project. “We wish to state clearly and in strong terms that the Atiku Haske Organisation dissociates itself from the recent defection of Atiku Abub...

Yari Foundation to Organise Summits in Lagos, Enugu, Port Harcourt The Yari Foundation has concluded arrangements to organise a series of high-level summits in Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt as part of efforts to promote peace, national development and inclusive dialogue across Nigeria. According to the Foundation, the summits, scheduled to hold between January 19 and 23, will bring together key stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, academia and the media to deliberate on critical national issues. Areas of focus include economic growth, education, leadership, peacebuilding and social development. A statement issued by the Foundation explained that the choice of Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt was deliberate, noting that the cities are major commercial, cultural and industrial hubs in the South-West, South-East and South-South geopolitical zones respectively. It said hosting the summits across the regions would ensure broad participation while under...

THE HERESY OF STANDING STILL IN A MOVING POLITICAL TERRAIN By Barrister Aminu Hussaini Sagagi  One of the most persistent misconceptions about Kwankwasiyya is the attempt to imprison it within a single personality or a single political platform. This reductionist view strips the movement of its historical depth and undermines its ideological ancestry. Kwankwasiyya did not begin with an individual, nor was it designed to end with one. It is the latest expression of a political philosophy that has travelled - deliberately and consistently - through Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. The philosophical roots of Kwankwasiyya lie unmistakably in the radical populism of Malam Aminu Kano, the NEPU tradition and the audacious Tabo philosophy. Tabo was moral courage in action: the willingness to confront feudal dominance, inherited privilege and the culture of silence imposed on the talakawa. Aminu Kano embodied this ethos in both conduct and symbolism. His simple white atti...

Nigeria is in Trump’s sights. Will it be next? …Alake favouring China and Chagoury puts Tinubu at risk. By Biliyaminu Suraj  biliyasuraj247@yahoo.com American forces captured Venezuela's now-deposed president Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a major military attack in the country's capital, Caracas. Maduro and his wife, were flown out of the country and placed on a US-bound warship to face a criminal trial in New York. President Trump said, “the US will temporarily run Venezuela until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition". The military action follows allegations by Mr Trump of Maduro running a corrupt and illegitimate dictatorship. President Trump does not seem concerned by international law experts who say the attack appears to blatantly breach the UN Charter, which only permits member states to use force against another in two circumstances: either with the endorsement of the Security Council, or in self-defence. Mr Trump also said he ...

Koro Day: Uba Sani Celebrates 25 Years of Koro Chiefdom, Hails Unity and Cultural Heritage Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has joined the people of Koro Chiefdom in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the creation of the chiefdom, describing the silver jubilee as a testament to the people’s enduring unity, peace and rich cultural heritage. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, stated this at the anniversary celebration held at Government Secondary School, Kubacha, in Kagarko Local Government Area of the state. Conveying Governor Uba Sani’s goodwill message, Dr Balarabe commended the people of Koro Chiefdom for sustaining peace, preserving their cultural values and contributing meaningfully to the growth and development of Kaduna State. She described the celebration as a powerful affirmation of identity and unity, noting that the traditional institution under the leadership of the Ere Koro I has played a significant rol...

Maina Has No Political Value, Says Zaria Group A Zaria-based political group, the Zaria Progressives Movement (ZPM), has dismissed the political relevance of a former Director-General of the Uba Sani Campaign Organisation and erstwhile Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello (popularly known as Maina Zazzau), following his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Friday, the group said Prof. Sani Bello’s exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would not affect the political strength of Governor Uba Sani or influence the voting pattern of the people of Zaria. The statement, signed by the ZPM Coordinator, Malam Yusuf Garba, said the people of Zaria are politically conscious and remain committed to good governance and sustainable development, not only within the Zaria Emirate but across Kaduna State. According to the group, Zaria voters would continue to give their full support to the APC and Go...