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RE: BASELESS ALLEGATIONS BY FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE KIMBERLY DANIELS AGAINST HON. DR. BELLO MATAWALLE, MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

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NINETEEN SEVENTEEN NORTHERN CONSENSUS MOVEMENT FOR PEACE, UNITY, EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE _Working Towards the Development of the North and Northerners Across Nigeria and in the Diaspora_ PRESS RELEASE *Date:* April 22, 2026 *Ref:* 17NCM/PR/04/2026/07 RE: BASELESS ALLEGATIONS BY FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE KIMBERLY DANIELS AGAINST HON. DR. BELLO MATAWALLE, MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE *Abuja, FCT* – The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement for Peace, Unity, Empowerment and Development Initiative has noted with deep concern and total displeasure the recent public statements credited to Florida State Representative Kimberly Daniels, in which she accused the Hon. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, of complicity in insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria, and further alleged an attempt to bribe her. We state categorically that these allegations are *false, malicious, and completely at variance with the verifiable record* of Dr. Bello Mataw...
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2027: Atiku, Yari Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Abuja

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2027: Atiku, Yari Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Abuja Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday held a private meeting with former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, in Abuja. The meeting, reportedly held at Atiku’s residence, was conducted behind closed doors, with no access granted to journalists. According to a report by Daily Trust and eachored by DCL Hausa both political figures declined to speak to the media after the engagement. As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued to clarify the purpose of the meeting. While details remain undisclosed, political observers suggest the engagement may not be unconnected with ongoing alignments and consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku and Yari are currently not members of the same political party, a development that has further fueled speculation about possible cross-party consultations, particularly within the northern political ...
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Petitioners Seek Reconstitution of FCT Area Council Election Tribunal Over Legal Discrepancy

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Petitioners Seek Reconstitution of FCT Area Council Election Tribunal Over Legal Discrepancy ABUJA— A formal application has been submitted to the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Honourable Justice Baba Yusuf, seeking the urgent reconstitution of the Area Council Election Petition Tribunal. The request highlights a critical legal conflict regarding the tribunal’s current membership and the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026. The application was filed by Chris Kelechi Udeoyibo, Esq. of KEL ATTORNEYS on behalf of Alhaji Usman Yahaya, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Gwagwalada Chairmanship seat. Yahaya is currently challenging the election victory of Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The core of the petition rests on a timing issue between the old and new electoral frameworks. While the tribunal was originally formed under the Electoral Act, 2022, that law was repealed and replaced by the Electoral Act, 2...
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Why Ex Kaduna NUJ Secretary Backs Shehu Sani’s Return to the Senate

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Why Ex Kaduna NUJ Secretary Backs Shehu Sani’s Return to the Senate  A media consultant and public affairs commentator, Comrade Femi Adi, has thrown his weight behind the possible return of former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani, to the National Assembly, citing his legislative experience, advocacy record, and continued relevance in national discourse. Adi a former Kaduna NUJ Secretary,in a statement made available to journalists, outlined several reasons he believes the outspoken politician deserves another opportunity in the Senate ahead of future electoral contests. He noted that during his tenure in the Nigerian Senate between 2015 and 2019, Sani distinguished himself through consistent advocacy on human rights, anti-corruption, and social justice. “While not all his legislative efforts translated into laws, his visibility and courage in addressing sensitive national issues, particularly insecurity in northern Nigeria, made him one of the most vocal lawmakers of...
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Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi: A Driving Force in the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Team

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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...
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Ex Speaker Zailani working against APC in Kaduna State, Group Alleges …He lost his ward and local Government to PDP in 2023 Elections.

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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...
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A CLARION CALL: LET AVM ADAMU LEAD THE MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD TO RENEWED HOPE FOR VETERANS

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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 ...
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