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BETWEEN MONEY POLITICS AND GENUINE GRASSROOTS TRUST: YARI VS MATAWALLE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA An Analysis of Political Influence, Public Trust, and Grassroots Loyalty in Northern Nigeria Politics in Northern Nigeria has long been shaped by power, influence, financial strength, and the ability to command large political structures. For decades, many politicians believed that the quickest route to political relevance was through money, patronage, and the distribution of political favours. Yet, as the political climate continues to evolve, a new reality is gradually emerging, one where genuine grassroots connection, accessibility, and public trust are beginning to challenge the dominance of money politics. The growing political rivalry between Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar and Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle has increasingly become one of the clearest reflections of this changing political reality in Northern Nigeria. Though both men come from the same political environment and poss...

Zailani Suffering From Pains of Defeat, APC Women Group Alleges A political support group under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Igabi APC Women Grassroots Forum, has alleged that former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Zailani, is still battling with the “pains of political defeat” following the outcome of the recent APC primaries. The group, in a statement signed by its coordinator, Hajiya Binta Ibrahim Mohammed, said the former Speaker lacked the political influence he often claims to possess, arguing that his inability to deliver electoral victories in his political stronghold exposed his declining relevance within the ruling party. According to the forum, Zailani failed to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in his ward, local government area, federal constituency, and the Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone during the 2023 general elections. The women group maintained that if the former lawmaker tr...

Livestock Value Chain: Cattle Dealers Association Seeks Stronger Stakeholder Collaboration in Edo The Edo State chapter of the National Association of Cattle Dealers, Processors and Marketers has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration among stakeholders in the livestock value chain to promote economic growth and peaceful coexistence in the state. This was disclosed during the visit of the National President of the association, Iliyasu Bulama, to the Eyean Cattle Market in Benin City. The National President was received by the Edo State Chairman of the association, Ibrahim Yusuf Imokha, alongside members and stakeholders of the cattle market association. Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman of Eyean Cattle Market, Idris Adanno, welcomed the national leadership and pledged the commitment of members to work in line with the laws of the land and contribute positively to the development of the association and the state. Adanno stated that cattle dealers an...

A Primary That Failed Arithmetic: How the PRP Presidential Nomination Was Compromised The Ufere2027 Presidential Campaign is compelled to bring before the Nigerian public a set of facts that no amount of political spin can dissolve, because they rest not on opinion but on arithmetic. The People Redemption Party conducted its presidential primary under guidelines issued by its own leadership just one day before the 25 May election. Those guidelines were explicit: only members whose names appeared on the official membership register submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission as of 4 May 2026 were eligible to vote. That register was the governing document. It was the single source of truth agreed by all parties before a single ballot was cast. Measured against that register, the declared results collapse on contact. For example, in Gombe, a register of 348 members produced an astonishing 1,431 votes, a 311 percent inflation, with more than 1,000 phantom ballots...

Arewa Foundation for Peace Condemns Alleged Character Assassination, Blackmail by Gen. Garus Gololo The Arewa Foundation for Peace has condemned what it described as persistent acts of blackmail and character assassination by retired military officer, General Garus Gololo, against respected members of the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a statement signed by the Coordinator,Alhaji Musa Shehu Gabam , the group expressed concern over what it termed “unfounded allegations and reckless accusations” allegedly being made by Gololo against notable political figures in the country. The foundation said it was unfortunate that an elder statesman of his standing would allegedly make claims against prominent personalities without providing credible evidence to substantiate such allegations. “It is very unfortunate that such an elder could raise allegations and issues against important personalities which he cannot back up,” the statement read. The group further accused the retired...

By Tom Garba  ‎In a spectacular display of unity and massive public support, Ribadu Square in Yola overflowed with a mammoth crowd on Sunday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally affirmed Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki as its sole governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State. ‎The electrifying rally signaled a strong wave of victory for the respected leader, with thousands of enthusiastic supporters chanting “It’s Maurice’s Time!” while waving banners and flags in a historic show of solidarity. ‎The unprecedented turnout turned Ribadu Square into a sea of people, filled to the brim from early morning. Supporters from all 21 local government areas of the state converged to endorse Dr. Vunobolki, making a powerful statement that the 2027 governorship ticket is already sealed in his favor. ‎Many described the gathering as a clear signal of impending victory, positioning Dr. Maurice Vunobolki as the undisputed choice to rescue and transform Adamawa. ‎...