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You Lack Credibility To Vie For Elective Position... Abdullahi Tells Rtd AIG AbdurRahman  Following preparation towards the 2027 General election in the country, politicians, business men, retirees and Clerics are buying nominations and expressions of interest forms vying for different positions in different political parties.   Among those that have purchased the forms include his former boss a retired AIG of Police Rtd Ahmad AbdurRahman . Abdullahi stated that he was so surprised and laughable seeing AbdurRahman purchasing the form. He stated that Rtd AIG AbdurRahman serves as Governor Bala Muhammad Chief Security Adviser recently but as a result of some infraction or incompetent he was forced to resign his appointment. AbdurRahman who was given the appointment out of compassion and intervention of a highly placed personnel but later claimed to be defected to the APC and equally seeking to become a member representing Alkaleri/ Kirfi Constituency.  Abdullahi...

Open University: Aba To Get a Study Centre  The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR has directed the commissioner Tertiary Education and the Managing Director, Greater Aba Development Authority to commence search for a temporary site for the location of a study centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Aba, pending the building of a befitting Centre in the area. The directive followed the request of the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma for a policy direction in citing a study centre of university in Aba. Dr. Alex Otti added that Aba being a major commercial hub in the state cannot afford the luxury of being behind without a centre of NOUN.  He noted that "Open and distance learning over the years has transformed over the years using technology. Applications like the Google meet, zoom etc has facilitated meetings and the transfer of knowledge. In view of the role NOUN is playing in advancing education, it's no b...

Secure Lere West: Supporters Declare Hon. Tom Garba APC’s Winning Choice ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎In a resounding display of unity and confidence, prominent stakeholders and grassroots supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lere West have thrown their weight behind Hon. Tom Garba, declaring him the undisputed choice to fly the party’s flag for the Kaduna State House of Assembly.  ‎ ‎As the APC prepares for crucial primaries, a powerful coalition of leaders, youths, women, and traditional influencers insists that fielding Hon. Tom Garba is not just strategic but imperative for securing victory in Lere West. They describe him as a tested, accessible, and development-focused leader whose popularity cuts across ethnic, religious, and social lines. ‎ ‎Speaking passionately to journalists, Mr. Nehemiah, a respected party member, said: “Hon. Tom Garba represents the future we desire. His track record of empowering youths and supporting youths is unmatched. He listens to the peop...

Ex-Councillors Celebrate Information Minister Malagi at 60 The National Forum of Ex-Councillors of Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Monday, May 4, 2026, the association described Malagi’s attainment of the diamond age as a milestone worthy of celebration, commending his contributions to governance and national development. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, the National President of the forum, Auwal Kassim Hassan, said the minister has demonstrated exemplary leadership since assuming office.  He noted that Malagi, who also serves as the National Patron of the forum, has left “indelible footprints” through his commitment to effective information management and national orientation. Hassan further stated that the association, which represents former councillors across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, takes p...

Igabi Reps Member Visits, Endorses Shehu Sani for Senate A member of the House of Representatives representing Igabi Federal Constituency, Hon Hussaini Muhammad Jallo has paid a strategic visit to former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani, declaring his support for Sani’s bid to return to the Senate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker, during the visit held in Kaduna, described Sani as a seasoned legislator with a track record of effective representation, grassroots connection, and principled advocacy. He noted that the endorsement was borne out of the need to rally behind credible and experienced leaders capable of advancing the interests of the people. According to him, Sani’s previous tenure in the Senate was marked by bold interventions on national issues, particularly in the areas of human rights, anti-corruption, and social justice. He added that the former senator remains a strong voice for the downtrodden and a dependable figure in Kaduna politics. “T...

'27 Adamawa HoR: Ex-REA Boss Ahmad Declares for Yola South/North/Girei, Debunks Mayo Belwa Origin Rumour By Tom Garba,Yola ‎In a bold and widely anticipated move, Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, the dynamic Former Managing Director and CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 House of Representatives election for the Yola South, Yola North, and Girei Federal Constituency. ‎Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished technocrats in Nigeria’s power sector, Engr. Ahmad Salihijo brings a formidable record of transformative leadership and proven delivery to the race. ‎Under his stewardship at the REA, the agency has recorded remarkable strides in expanding electricity access to rural and underserved communities across the country, driving key government initiatives on renewable energy and power infrastructure development with professionalism and measurable results. ‎Speaking on his decision to run, the REA chief e...