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Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi: A Driving Force in the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Team In Nigeria’s dynamic political landscape, technocrats who can bridge governance and grassroots mobilization are increasingly valuable.  Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has emerged as one of such figures—leveraging his administrative influence and policy visibility to support the political momentum behind Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the broader Renewed Hope agenda. While Dr. Abdullahi’s primary mandate lies within the energy sector, his role has evolved beyond technical administration into strategic political engagement.  ⁰As a member of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Team, he contributes to shaping narratives around governance performance, particularly in areas tied to energy reform and infrastructure development—key pillars of President Tinubu’s administration.  His ability to communicate policy outcomes in relatable terms has positioned hi...

Ex Speaker Zailani working against APC in Kaduna State, Group Alleges  …He lost his ward and local Government to PDP in 2023 Elections. Fresh political tensions are emerging within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State following allegations that a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani, is working against the party’s interests ahead of the 2027 general elections. The claims were made by the Kaduna Progressives Forum (KPF) in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Malam Bala Ibrahim Igabi, who expressed concern over what the group described as Zailani’s “desperate bid” for the Kaduna Central Senatorial seat. According to the statement, the former Speaker’s political influence has declined significantly, with the group alleging that he failed to deliver his ward and local government area to the APC during the 2023 general elections. The forum argued that this development reflects weakening grassroots support in his political bas...

A CLARION CALL: LET AVM ADAMU LEAD THE MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD TO RENEWED HOPE FOR VETERANS *Abuja, FCT* The Governance and Leadership Reforms Network (GLRN) makes this heartfelt appeal to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to graciously instruct for the immediate implementation of the appointment of Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu (Rtd) as Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB). *A Leader Prepared by Service* AVM Adamu (Rtd) is not a stranger to discipline, integrity, or institutional reform. A distinguished senior officer of the Nigerian Air Force, his career reflects decades of meritorious service marked by operational excellence, financial prudence, and uncommon empathy for personnel welfare. In every command he held, he left behind systems that worked and people who were better. That is the pedigree the Military Pensions Board needs today. *The Value He Brings: Competence Meets Compassion* The MPB is more than an administrative office. It is the ...

REJOINDER TO THE PRESS STATEMENT BY AREWA YOUTH ASSEMBLY FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP (AYAGL)   _On Matters Relating to the Military Pensions Board (MPB)_ *1. Background & Trigger*   Concerned stakeholders, particularly veterans of the Nigerian Armed Forces, have noted the recent press statement by AYAGL on the leadership of the Military Pensions Board. Though AYAGL withdrew its earlier position, its new statement raises fundamental questions of credibility, accountability, and institutional integrity. *2. Questions on AYAGL’s Mandate & Competence*   a. What informed AYAGL’s fact-finding mission to the MPB?   b. Who authorized or mandated AYAGL to engage the MPB?   c. What institutional role qualifies AYAGL to inquire into a specialized military pension body?   d. What professional competence does AYAGL possess in military pension administration?   *Position:*  The MPB is a specialized institution for ...

ON MATAWALLE’S STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT FOR TINUBU 2027:  THE NORTH’S RENEWED HOPE By Comrade Dr. Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu _Political Analyst,Security Expert & Public Affairs Commentator_   _April 16, 2026_ There are moments in a nation’s journey when loyalty ceases to be mere political convenience and becomes an act of faith. When standing by a leader is not about position, but about posterity. This is the story of Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, and his unwavering alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027. *The North Remembers, and the North Decides*   Since 1999, history has taught us one unshakable truth: no man ascends to the Presidency of Nigeria without the warm embrace of the North. From Obasanjo to Buhari, the path to Aso Rock has always passed through Kano, through Kaduna,through Katsina through kebbi through the vast, beating heart of northern Nigeria. That is not arrogance. It is arithmetic. It is respect for a people whose ...

Northern Pro-Tinubu Group Begins Consultations, Mobilisation for 2027 Elections A northern-based political support group, Talakawa Forum, has announced plans to commence regional consultations and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the aim of securing a landslide victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group said its decision was driven by what it described as “erroneous propaganda” from some northern elements who, it claimed, have failed to acknowledge ongoing reforms and efforts toward sustainable growth and development across the country. In a press statement signed by its coordinator, Comrade Bala Isah Mohammed, the forum expressed strong support for President Tinubu’s administration, insisting that he should be allowed to complete a second term in office. According to the statement, the group believes there is an existing understanding on power rotation between the North and the South, noting that the South should be allowed to compl...