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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...

GWARAM GETS A CHAMPION: Hon. Adamu Yusuf Gwaram Declares for House of Reps Gwaram Local Government is buzzing with excitement as Hon. Adamu Yusuf Gwaram, aka Garkuwan Dutse, announces his bid for the House of Representatives seat in 2027.  Supporters hail him as a man of the people, committed to grassroots development and welfare. WHY HE'S RUNNING: - Passion for humanity and development - Proven track record of philanthropy and empowerment - Integrity, transparency, and accountability SUPPORTED BY MANY: "Garkuwan Dutse prioritizes the common man," says a community member.  "He's the right choice for Gwaram Federal Constituency." Hon. Adamu Yusuf Gwaram is a well-educated, humble leader with a national reputation.  His initiatives have promoted self-reliance and economic independence, earning him widespread support.

A SPECIAL APPEAL FOR PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION: REINFORCEMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AVM A.I. ADAMU (RTD) AS CHAIRMAN, MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD *Submitted by*   Good Governance and Sustainable Democratic Forum   *1. BACKGROUND MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD (MPB)* The Military Pensions Board was established in 1975 as the Directorate of Military Pensions (DPM). Prior to 1974, payment of pensions and other benefits to military retirees was handled by the Federal Ministry of Establishments. Following massive retirements after the Civil War, the body was renamed the Military Pensions Assessments Board (MPAB). Further restructuring in 2003 led to its current name, the Military Pensions Board (MPB), with the designation Director replaced by Chairman. *Structure:*   To effectively discharge its statutory responsibilities, the MPB is organized into four directorates   - Directorate of Army Pensions   - Directorate of Na...

On Tuesday, I watched my father’s uniform walk past me in the parade Not my father himself, he paid the ULTIMATE PRICE years ago. But in the crisp salute of a young constable, I saw him. In the weathered hands of a retired officers’habdshake, I saw the hands that once rubbed my hair before night rounds. In the silence that fell when the bugle honored the fallen, I heard the phone calls that never came home. I am a child of the barracks. I grew up where “daddy is at work” meant daddy might not come back. Where we learned to celebrate birthdays between emergency calls, and where the national anthem wasn’t just a song, it was a promise written in the sweat of people who chose service over safety. Today, I wept. Not from weakness, but from the weight of memory. I wept for my course mates, men and women who sat where I sat, laughed where I laughed, dreamed where I dreamed and who now rest beneath uniforms they died wearing. I wept because the parade ground held more ghosts than ...

Easter: NOUN VC Urges Renewed Hope, Commitment to Education The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, has called on Nigerians, particularly members of the university community, to embrace the spirit of renewal, resilience and hope as Christians mark Easter Sunday. In a personally signed Easter message on Sunday, the Vice-Chancellor described the occasion as a period of reflection on the values of resurrection, renewal and the triumph of life over adversity. He noted that while Easter holds deep spiritual significance for Christians, its core message transcends religious boundaries and speaks to a universal truth about new beginnings and the possibility of transformation. Quoting the Bible passage in Luke 24:6, “He is not here, but is risen,” Uduma said the message of Easter underscores the idea that what appears to be an end may not be final, but rather a transition toward new opportunities. “Easter Sunday reminds us t...

BLOCKBUSTER SHOCKWAVE: “AVANTE” PREMIERE ROCKS NOLLYWOOD, IGNITES MOVIE INDUSTRY TURNING POINT Nigeria’s film landscape may be on the brink of a new era following the high-profile premiere of “Avante” on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. The event drew widespread acclaim, with industry stakeholders, veterans, and cast members united in describing the film as a potential catalyst for a Nollywood resurgence. At the forefront of the evening was producer Engr. Kingsley Okafor, who presented “Avante” as more than a cinematic production, but a carefully crafted narrative that blends history, human emotion, and pressing contemporary issues. He described the film as “a compelling blend of a thriller of vengeance, love, and destiny,” built around a young man whose father is brutally murdered alongside members of their community. In the aftermath, the protagonist and his siblings are thrust into a turbulent journey of revenge, grappling with choices that t...