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Southern Kaduna Activist Blasts El-Rufai Over Comments on Insecurity A Southern Kaduna activist, Steven Kefas, has launched a blistering attack on former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent comments on national security and citizens’ wellbeing. El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State between 2015 and 2023, had taken to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to share a commentary titled “National Security, Justice, and the People’s Wellbeing: Reclaiming the Purpose of Power.” In the post, the former governor reflected on governance, justice, and the need for leaders to prioritise the safety and welfare of citizens. However, Kefas, a vocal rights advocate from Southern Kaduna, responded sharply, accusing El-Rufai of lacking the moral authority to speak on security matters. “You, amongst all people, do not have the moral standing to talk about security and the people’s wellbeing,” Kefas wrote on his X handle. “You are one of the architects of ...

The Senate of the National Assembly in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, generated controversy by removing or not making mandatory the clause for real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) result-viewing portal.   Political leaders and critics — including opposition parties, civil society groups, and activists — argue the move undermines electoral transparency and could erode trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. While some senators later clarified that electronic transmission remains permitted under the retained law and only the “real-time” wording was dropped, public outcry continues over fears of ambiguity and potential loopholes in the results process.   Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has not aligned fully with the Senate’s controversial adjustment on electronic transmission of election results. While the Senate’s version of the Electoral Act (Amen...

Poor Performance: Kaduna Elders Ask Senator Lawal Adamu to Account for Stewardship ... Accuses of him of Being only Visible on Social media  The Kaduna Central Elders Forum has asked Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, to render an account of his stewardship at the National Assembly, citing what it described as poor performance and weak engagement with constituents since his election. The elders accused the senator of being more visible on social media than in the communities he represents, saying his approach to representation has failed to address the pressing challenges facing Kaduna Central. In a statement jointly issued and signed by Mal. Inuwa Rigachikun and Mr Moses Bulus Madami, the forum described Senator Lawal Adamu as a lawmaker who relies largely on Facebook posts to communicate with constituents, rather than regular physical engagement, consultations and constituency outreach. “Our Kaduna senator appears to exist only...

80 Kurmin Wali Escapees Return Home Amid Tightened Security No fewer than 80 residents who escaped abduction two weeks ago in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and sought refuge in neighbouring communities have now returned to their homes following the deployment of reinforced security personnel to the area. Gurara Accord gathered that the return of the residents was made possible by sustained military operations targeting bandits’ hideouts in the surrounding communities. Report by Southern Kaduna Journalists Forum, disclosed that last Sunday, churches previously affected by the attacks resumed their weekly services in Kurmin Wali, indicating improved security in the community. However, 166 abductees are still being held in captivity, and their family members remain hopeful of their safe return following the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Army in the general area and beyond. Security authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the operati...

Adamawa Lawmaker Ja'afar Injects N35m Into APC E-registration Drive .. Liases With NIMC to Boost Grassroots Participation By Tom Garba,Yola Honourable Ja'afar Abubakar Magaji, the dynamic House of Representatives member representing Mubi North, Mubi South, and Maiha Federal Constituency, has injected a staggering N35 million into the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise. Dubbed "Hasken Mubi" (Light of Mubi) by his admirers, Magaji's generous donation is not just financial firepower, it's a strategic masterstroke aimed at supercharging grassroots mobilization and ensuring thousands more constituents join the APC fold. By liaising directly with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), he has dismantled barriers to registration, making it seamless for rural dwellers and urban residents alike to secure their spot in Nigeria's leading progressive party. This intervention comes at a pivotal time as th...

APC Stakeholders in Mubi North Affirm Loyalty to State L'ship, Endorse Hon. Joshua Atiku as Chairman By Tom Garba, Yola The All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders from Mubi North Local Government Area held a crucial meeting that reinforced party cohesion and grassroots mobilization efforts. The high-profile stakeholders' gathering, convened under the chairmanship of Hon. Joshua Atiku, who serves as the Chairman of APC Stakeholders in Mubi North, brought together a broad cross-section of party leaders and members. In attendance were: All State Executive Committee (Exco) members from Mubi North; All 27 Local Government area Executive Committees (Excos) across 11 wards officials of the Local government and More than 50 prominent stakeholders from the area. The meeting, which focused on strengthening the party's structure and loyalty ahead of future political engagements, addressed several key issues. First, participants unanimously endorsed, certified, and a...