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Minister for Youth: Group roots for ex-APC Youth leader Fakai The Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Group has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the former All Progressive Congress (APC) Zonal National Youth Leader (North West), Abubakar Sadiq Fakai as the Minister for Youth Development. While addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the Chairman of the group, Comrade Musa Mohammed said Fakai, an indigene of Kebbi State “is the most competent and one with the technical know-how to occupy such a noble position, more so that he worked for Tinubu’s presidential victory in the North West.” “We wish to show our support and solidarity to Hon. Fakai to succeed and eventually be appointed as the Minister for Youth Development. Fakai, the former APC Zonal National Youth Leader (North West) is the most competent and one with the technical know-how to occupy such a noble position. We wish to show our support and solidarity to Hon. Fakai to succeed and eventually be

JUST IN: Appeal Court Sacks Abure, affirms Apapa as LP National Chairman …Orders INEC to recognise Apapa-led NWC governorship candidates The Court of Appeal in Owerri, Imo State, on Thursday, sacked Julius Abure, and recognised Lamido Apapa as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately recognise and publish the names of all the governorship candidates produced by the Apapa-led National Working Committee in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states. The court also dismissed the gubernatorial candidature of Senator Athan Achonu of Imo state, and others belonging to the Abure-led LP faction. More details to follow…. Source: Punch Newspaper 

Badaru is competent enough to head Defense Ministry -Arewa New Agenda  A Socio-political group, Arewa New Agenda(ANA), has reiterated its dedication to support the newly appointed Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. The chairman of the group, Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi, conveyed this in a press briefing with journalists in Abuja, on Thursday.  ANA envisions a Nigeria where the north thrives, possesses vibrancy, and assumes responsibility for its destiny. As ministers embark on their governance challenges, ANA expressed dismay at the unjust criticisms some have faced, cloaked in religious and ethnic disguises, even before they've settled into their roles.  MoAllahyidi said: “H.E. Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, the newly appointed Minister of Defense, was singled out for such unjustified attacks”. “Badaru’s eight-year tenure as Jigawa State's Governor was an exemplary record of ensuring safety, peace, and coexistence despite the state's geographical vul

Breaking: Group Hails Tinubu for Making Badaru Defence Minister  A group under the auspices of Northwest Progressives Forum(NPF) has lent its weight behind the choice of former Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru as Nigeria's Minister of Defence, saying President Bola Tinubu made an informed choice. Addressing a Press Conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, the group's Director of Strategic Communications, Adamu Isa said notwithstanding the mixed reactions that followed Badaru's choice as Defence Minister, President Tinubu deserves commendation, given the new Minister's trajectory. "As Governor of Jigawa State, he received Security Report every morning as the first item on his official menu. This was moreso because the Chief Security Officer of Jigawa State. He cannot therefore be said to be a novice in modern governance and related issues of safety and security of citizens. Jigawa State today, is one of the most peaceful States in Nigeria&quo

Abaji Council Chairman,Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Congratulates Wike as FCT Minister  The Chairman of Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi has described the appointment of the immediate past Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory as a welcome development. Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi who is also the National Chairman of the Association of local Government of Nigeria ,ALGON said he has no doubt that the appointment of Mr. Wike as the second southerner to head the FCT after Mr Mobolaji Ajose Adeogun, will bring more development to the FCT. He stressed that given Mr. Wike's performance as Rivers State Governor, they in the FCT  are confident in the new minister's ability in turning around the nation's Capital to a better city not only in Nigeria but in  African.  The Abaji Chairman assured residents that with Mr. Wike  they will not regret his tenure.  He also assu

Abaji Council Chair Congratulates Wike as FCT Minister  The Chairman of Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi has described the appointment of the immediate past Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory as a welcome development. Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi who is also the National Chairman of the Association of local Government of Nigeria ALGON said he has no doubt that the appointment of Mr. Wike as the second southerner to head the FCT after Mr Mobolaji Ajose Adeogun, will bring more development to the FCT. He stressed that given Mr. Wike's performance as Rivers State Governor, they in the FCT  are confident in the new minister's ability in turning around the nation's Capital to a better city not only in Nigeria but in  African.  The Abaji Chairman assured residents that with Mr. Wike  they will not regret his tenure.  He also assured of the cooperation and support of AL

APC Support Group Urges Nigerians to Be Patient with Tinubu over Harsh economic policies ... Says Nigeria will be great Again  Tinubu Committed to Making Nigeria Great Again -DG, APC Support Groups Be Patient with Tinubu,Economic Hardship Will Soon be History-APC Group DG The Director General of Confederation of All Progressives Congress(APC)  Support Groups,Eng. Kailani Muhammad Said  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed  to making Nigeria great again, despite harsh economic conditions . He also said the President means well for the country with the harsh reform policies stressing,"success will surely be achieved if Nigerians play their roles as citizens because they will be the  beneficiaries of subsidy withdrawal. " Briefing journalists on state of nation at Abuja during the weekend , Eng Kailani Muhammad said the President is known for his ability and capacity to deliver good governance and will not disappoint now that he's saddled with pow

Gov. Uba Sani Will Create Right Environment To Overcome All Challenges.  By Comrade Musa Mohammed Governor of Kaduna state, Senator Malam Uba Sani, will definitely create the right environment that will overcome all the challenges bedeviling the state. The governor has already form a vibrant, diverse and inclusive team based on merit to ensuring his government’s strategic policies are aligned with the current realities and implemented transparently and effectively.  The governor would rebuild the economy, educate the children, assist the vulnerable, and provide high levels of public service among others. The security of Kaduna state is the paramount importance to him, and his administration will proactively go after all banditry and criminal elements in the state. I am sure from what he said during taking oath of office, his government will take every possible measure to make every part of the state safe. Visionary leadership entails very concise, attainable goa

Katsina State Governor Urges Swift Handling of Criminal Cases to Curb Escalating Crime By John Femi Adi Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has issued a decisive directive to the State Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring and Coordination Committee, mandating them to ensure the proper handling of all criminal cases recorded within the state's judiciary. Governor Radda delivered this directive while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of  four  judges at the Government House Chambers early this morning.  He also affirmed his commitment to the effective functioning of the state's high court of justice. In response to the escalating concern of suspects being released despite serious charges,  Governor Radda,   emphasized the imperative need for vigilant case management within the state's judicial system. Addressing this pivotal issue, Governor Radda expressed deep concern over instances where suspects, including bandits, terror

Opinion: A second Look at Akpabio's 10th Senate By Abubakar Tafida It is unmistakable  that since his emergence as the President of Nigeria's 10th Senate Dr. Godswill Akpabio has demonstrated his ability  to accommodate dissenting views and upholding freedom of expression in the upper legislative chamber. For those who understand his political trajectory and appreciate the nexus between the past and present, Akpabio has built bridges across the geopolitical divide and this made him the eventual choice for a Senate President. To give teeth to his ability to deliver on his new national assignment, Akpabio balanced his scales by offering strategic principal offices to reflect national diversity, in tune with the Nigerian constitution. One unforgettable achievement of Akpabio as Senate President was his  ability to protect and promote the oath of secrecy by keeping the list of incoming ministers close to his chest. One can comfortably say that the Senate under Akpabio h

Gov. Uba Sani May Turn Out As The Ideal Leader That Kaduna State Mostly Desires And Mostly Deserves. Bu Comrade Musa Mohammed The people of Kaduna state now have cause for hope. If the morning shows the day, then there appears to be a ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. And we should all know that, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, Executive Governor of Kaduna state, has renewed the hope of the citizens.   A politically and religiously polarised and divided state may have begun the process of healing.  Kaduna may eventually recover the lost grounds. Take, for instance, the recent appointments of the governor's kitchen cabinets which includes Commissioners, Special advisers and special assistants. The composition of Governor Uba Sani Government (administration), thereby ensuring that there shall be no predominance of persons from a few local government area or from a few ethnic or other sectional groups in his Government. He will work very hard for basic human needs, l

Akpabio associate uncovers 'multimillion naira' media budget against Senate President A political associate of Nigeria's  Senate President, Dr. Jibril Tafida has raised alarm over alleged 'multimillion naira plot of a dirty media campaign' against  the current Senate leadership. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna at the weekend, Tafida said it was an agenda that arose from "transfer of anger, emanating from the just- included ministerial screening, as many politicians thought they would be ministers under the current dispensation". He said those hatching the "well-oiled dirty media campaign have already agreed on news angles to take and share with local and foreign media channels in order to reach a wider audience". Dr. Tafida called on the Senate under the leadership of Senator Akpabio "not to be distracted from his commendable legislative activism and the leadership of the upper chamber of the National Assembly". He then called

Arewa New Agenda Raises Concerns Over Calls to Sack SGF Akume; Urges Unity and Peace A voluntary organization that promotes peace and development in northern Nigeria, Arewa New Agenda (ANA), has raised concern over calls to sack the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. The ANA members led by its Convener and Chairman of Arewa New Agenda, Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi, voiced their concern in a statement on Saturday. The statement read in part: "At the heart of the matter is the recent statement by Chief Audu Ogbe, a respected elder statesman, who called for the removal of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Chief Ogbe led a press conference that brought together stakeholders from the Idoma community, expressing their dissatisfaction with the appointment of a Tiv nominee as a minister from Benue State. The stakeholders argued that the move further marginalized the Idoma ethnic group withi

NUAAE warns public against dealing with suspended president, Anchaver  ... Says he's sanctioned over misappropriation, mismanagement  The Acting National President of Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees (NUAAE), Comrade Ekpo, A.E has warned the general public to desist from dealing with Comrade Simeon M. Anchaver who is on indefinite suspension over misappropriation and mismanagement of the Organization resources.  This is contained in a communique signed by the President, Cmr. Ekpo and the Acting National Secretary, Cmr. Com. Chapi P. E and made available to Newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. The communique reads " this is to inform the General Public, Individuals and Organisations dealing or partnering with the Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees (NUAAE) to be aware that Comrade Simeon M. Anchaver who parades himself and sign documents as National President of the Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees has been on indefinite sus

Governor Radda Leads Security Operatives to Raid Criminals' Hideouts in Katsina Katsina State Governor, Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, together with personnel of various security agencies in the State, have raided the hideouts of daredevil criminals in Katsina metropolis. A statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Katsina Governor, said that Radda, personally led the security personnel to storm the criminals' hideouts, on Tuesday night. The operation took place between 10 to 11:30 pm. According to the statement, the hideouts raided by the Governor and his delegation of security personnel, were at Sabuwar Unguwa, Sharar Pipe, Dan Hako, Filin Polo, Kofar Guga and Tudun Matawalle. "The criminals, in recent months, have been terrorizing residents of the aforementioned areas and other parts of Katsina metropolis. "The hooligans specialized in snatching phones and extortion of properties of residents in various parts of Katsina city,&

Happy Birthday to SEN. MAKARFI @67: A Bridge Builder and Quintessential Leader ...  Makarfi Ambassadors Heartily Congratulate Our Father &  Leader His Excellency, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi  Today is a historical turning point to identify and felicitate with a great; impartial and visionary Leader par excellence (Senator Ahmed Makarfi)- on this auspicious occasion of your birthday.   Thus, your leadership style displayed uncommon trust among the masses; development across board and, justice for all; these attributes have stamped your name in a Test of Time. Undoubtedly, Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party and, Nigerians in general - shall live to appreciate your foresight and commitment toward nation building ,where you have successfully Carved a Niche above other contemporaries.  Sir, As we celebrate you today; we pray that Almighty Allah bless, protect and guide you graciously. Happy Birthday Sir !  ABDULLAHI AHMED Coordinator General, Makarfi Ambass

Lagos West: Tribunal Upholding Adebule's Victory, Travesty  of Justice  The Peoples Democratic Party National Youth of wing , Northern region have condemned the judgement of the election  tribunal  sitting on over the case of the PDP candidate ,Mr Adewale Segun Sunday, popularly known as ‘Aeroland’ the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mrs Idiat Adebule  The group, which described  verdict  by the judges presiding over the Lagos West Senatorial Election Tribunal  as nothing less the travesty of justice insisted the PDP candidate  clearly won the election.  The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Lagos had  dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s petition seeking to nullify the victory of Senator Adebule Idiat Oluranti in the February 25 senatorial election.  The PDP Candidate who was dissatisfied with the outcome of the election  approached the tribunal with a petition mark

ANA Rallies Fulbe Community for National Development, Peace-building The Fulbe community in Nigeria has agreed to strategically position itself to make its most effective contributions to national development and peacebuilding. The decision was reached at a consultative meeting of Fulbe leaders from all over the country, which was held in Abuja on August 6. The meeting was organized by the Arewa New Agenda (ANA), a non-governmental organization that promotes peace and development in northern Nigeria. According to a statement issued after the meeting by the Convener of the Group, Sen. Ahmed Abubakar MoAllahyidi, the ANA Chairman, Muhammadu Sani said the Fulbe community is committed to playing a positive role in Nigeria's development. "We are a peace-loving people and we want to contribute to building a better future for our country," Sani said. "We believe that we can do this by working together and by using our traditional values to promote peace and harm

Northern group calls for calm, peace in Imo By Amos Tauna, Kaduna  The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM), has called for peace and calmness between Northern youths and Eastern youths and bring lasting solutions to the barbaric, inhuman, unhealthy and dangerous unwholesome activities from unpatriotic South Easterners. The group also called for justice for those that suffered any kind of financial and human losses.  In a statement issued by the National Coordinator of the group, Dr Abdullahi Awwal Aliyu lamented the unfortunate development in Avu Community of Imo State going round in the social media that was addressed by Alhaji Auwal Baba Saidu Sulaiman, the Sarkin Hausawa, Imo State. The statement further explained that the traditional ruler and Sarkin Hausawa of Northern Communities in Imo State, has dismissed the alleged attack on the Northerners dwelling in the Avu Community, describing it as rumour and misleading.  He added that the reports are misleading, unfounded, di

Abubakar Jarma congratulates El-Rufai, Ganduje over appointments Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud Jarma, the frontline House of Representatives aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North, has congratulated Malam Nasiru El-Rufai and Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over their appointments as Minister to the Government of the Federation, and the All Progressive Congress (APC) National chairman respectively. Jarma, who described the minister and the Nation party chairman appointments as well deserved, said the duo were no doubt round pegs in round holes. The APC chieftain expressed optimism that the former kaduna and kano state governor’s and  antecedents as seasoned administrators and leaders, would come to play in the discharge of their duties. ”Your hard work and dedication to duties have paid off. ”I am confident in your abilities to discharge any mandate and overcome any challenges because your patriotism to the Nigerian project is unparalleled,” J

APC National Integrity Movement Congratulates Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, Minister Designate.     The APC  National Integrity Movement has  felicitates with Dr. Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, on her appointment as Minister which the forum described as a well deserved. In a message in a press statement issued Thursday,  by the leader of the movement, Hon. Sadiq Abubakar Sa'adu Fakai, said that that the administrative and political wisdom of the new Minister was enough to position her for higher responsibility. The statement further stated, "In the last two years, Imaan Suleiman has transformed the refugees commission and laid a solid foundation that nipped in the bud child abuse and trafficking within a short stint in NAPTIP. She was already armed with administrative capabilities having worked with cabinet members of the previous administration’s and contributed greatly to the development of the country. The forum described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as very frugal in his sel

Niger Coup: Nigeria's Izala group admonish ECOWAS on amicable resolution The leader of Izala sect (JIBWIS) in Nigeria, Sheikh Bala Lau has counselled the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure a peaceful resolution of the current diplomatic tensions in Republic of Niger. The Islamic scholar, who made this known in Abuja on Thursday, explained that achieving peace in Niger will impact positively on all its African neighbours. The JIBWIS leader disclosed that the sect has welcomed the decision of President Bola Tinubu – who doubles as ECOWAS Chairman, of sending a powerful delegation of former President Abdussalami Abubakar and Sultan Saad Abubakar, among others, to work for a peaceful resolution. Sheikh Lau went on to say that the idea of a military action against the coupists of Republic of Niger would not augur well for both the country and her neighbours,  “especially immediate neighbours like Nigeria, which has built strong diplomatic, cultural

APC National Integrated Movement, Congratulates the Newly-Appointed Minister, Dr Maryam Ibrahim Shattima, Assures Her of their Support. The APC National Integrated Movement joined Nigerians to congratulate Dr. Maryam Ibrahim Shattima, on her well deserved appointment as Minister. The forum in congratulatory message described the newly minister as an Illustrious daughter of her state and that the people of kano state are proud of this honour done to the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his appointment. They expressed their sincere appreciation to the President. " We assures Dr. Maryam Ibrahim Shattima our Support"

Ganduje is Best Candidate for APC National Chairman Position - Eng. Kailani The Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups have backed the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje  to emerge as the new National Chairman of APC. According  to the Director-General of the support  groups , Dr Kailani Muhammed , the party needs a driving force and grassroots politician such as  Ganduje to steer affairs of the party .  The DG who stated this when he led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit at  Abuja assured former Governor of absolute support all members of the APC groups to move the party to a greater height.  The Party scheduled to hold its National Caucus and National Executive Committee meeting on Aug. 2 and 3 respectively. It was observed that banners of former Kano Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, have flooded the national secretariat of the ruling party. Ganduje’s banners have replaced billboards carrying the image of

CSOs Pull Out of NLC Strike, Say Action'll Damage economy,cause more hardship  ... Insist FG ,NLC Must  Dialogue on Best Ways forward  Less than  24 hours to tomorrow's planned nationwide strike and mass protest  by Nigeria Labour Congress, 16 Northern  based Civil  Society Groups under aegis of Coalition of Arewa Civil Society Organisations have pulled out on grounds that the indefinite strike action will damage the fragile economy and  cause more hardship to the ordinary citizens.  The NLC had given the federal government a seven-day ultimatum with threats of a nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 and directed all its affiliates and Civil  Society Groups across 36 states of the federation  to  mobilisation workers and Nigerians  for a long-lasting strike  should the government fail to meet its demands. Earlier , NLC in a statement signed by its National President, Joe Ajaero, accused the Tinubu-led Federal Government of