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Nigeria’s Armed Forces Renew Leadership: A Tribute to Dedication, Continuity and National Service Today marks a significant moment for Nigeria’s security architecture: the handing-over and taking-over ceremony for our Service Chiefs. It is a day of respect for those who are stepping down, high hopes for those moving up, and renewed commitment to the people whose safety and peace remain at the heart of their mandate. As we salute the outgoing Service Chiefs, we do so not in criticism but in appreciation. Under the leadership of General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, and his colleagues at Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defence Intelligence, progress was made in confronting insurgency, improving coordination, and redefining Nigeria’s defence posture. Their service came at a cost, but also bore visible results, more disciplined operations, deeper civil-military collaboration and the laying of groundwork for sustained reforms. Their legacies form the solid founda...

🌍 SPEECH: “AFRICA, THE TIME HAS COME TO RISE” By Faduri Joseph – Speaking as a Nigerian, but as an African Voice My brothers and sisters of Africa, I speak today not just as a Nigerian, but as a proud African — a son of this great continent whose spirit aches for truth and justice. The recent so-called “election” in Cameroon is not just a national disgrace — it is a continental shame. A 93-year-old man, who has ruled for over 43 years, has once again been declared the winner in a country of over 29 million people. This is not democracy — it is the mockery of democracy. This is not leadership — it is the greed of power turned into law. How can a man who can barely address his nation still be forced upon his people as their president? How can a generation that has known only one ruler still be told they have chosen freely? This is not freedom — it is modern-day slavery, maintained by a corrupt few who benefit from the suffering of the many. But Cameroon is not alone. Across ...

ECN, UNIDACO LIMITED LONDON SIGN €100M INVESTMENT MOU DEAL IN NIGERIA'S ENERGY SECTOR  The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), under the leadership of Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi as Director General, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIDACO Limited, London, for an initial €100 million investment in Nigeria’s energy sector. The signing, held at the House of Lords, London, during the Renewed Hope Global Dialogue (UK Edition), marks a major milestone in advancing Nigeria’s clean energy transition. According to Dr. Abdullahi, "this partnership underscores our commitment to expanding renewable energy access, driving innovation, and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to harness clean technologies. "Moreover, it aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly on sustainable energy solutions as a catalyst for economic growth and development." Abdullahi stated. He further disclosed that "this distincti...

ADC Kaduna Faction Dismisses Purported Expulsion of Acting Chairman, Others The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed as null and void the purported expulsion of its Acting Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, and several other key officials of the party in the state. In a statement issued on Monday, October 27, 2025, and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Idris Musa, the party described the alleged expulsion as a desperate move by individuals who, according to the ADC, are not bona fide members of the party. Engr. Musa stated that the individuals behind the purported expulsion are members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State but have been parading themselves as ADC members with the aim of hijacking the party’s structure in the state and across the North-West zone. “We wish to inform all well-meaning and duly registered members of the ADC in Kaduna State to disregard the said expulsion, as it is considered ...

ADC Kaduna Faction Dismisses Purported Expulsion of Acting Chairman, Others The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed as null and void the purported expulsion of its Acting Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, and several other key officials of the party in the state. In a statement issued on Monday, October 27, 2025, and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Idris Musa, the party described the alleged expulsion as a desperate move by individuals who, according to the ADC, are not bona fide members of the party. Engr. Musa stated that the individuals behind the purported expulsion are members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State but have been parading themselves as ADC members with the aim of hijacking the party’s structure in the state and across the North-West zone. “We wish to inform all well-meaning and duly registered members of the ADC in Kaduna State to disregard the said expulsion, as it is considered ...

FROM DECAY TO DYNAMISM: HOW GOVERNOR AKY IS REWRITING KANO’S STORY WITHIN TWO YEARS OF PURPOSE By: Barrister Aminu Hussaini Sagagi   "_Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration has marked two years of impactful leadership, transforming Kano State with notable progress. Barrister Aminu Hussaini Sagagi, Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters, highlights how AKY's purposeful drive shifted Kano's narrative from decline to dynamism, leaving a positive footprint across the state._ "   When the chronicles of Kano’s modern history are written, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (AKY) will be remembered as the leader who broke barriers, challenged complacency, and redefined what purposeful governance can achieve. In just two eventful years, the AKY administration has embarked on an unprecedented mission to rebuild, restore, and renew the ancient city — bulldozing through decades of neglect, obstacles and cynicism with a vision anchored on people-centered...

Governor Radda Congratulates Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman on Appointment as New Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has congratulated Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman on his appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA). Prof. Othman appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, His Excellency Ali Abubakar Jatau, following the 36th Special Meeting of the Council held at the Grand Amber Hotel and Suites, Dutse, Jigawa State. Governor Radda described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Prof. Othman’s distinguished academic career and leadership record, noting that his vast experience as a scholar, researcher, and administrator will greatly benefit both the University and the wider education sector. He commended the Governing Council for conducting a rigorous and transparent selection ...

NORTHERNERS' CONCERNS GROW/ UNDERSTANDING THE SACKING OF SERVICE CHIEFS: A RESPONSE TO CONCERNS OF NEPOTISM AND SELECTIVE ACTION & WILL RIBADU'S NSA POSITION BE NEXT? By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  The recent sacking of Nigeria's service chiefs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked intense debate, with some accusing the administration of nepotism and selective action. As a Northerner, it's natural to seek clarity on the motivations behind these decisions. According to the Presidency, the decision to sack the service chiefs was aimed at injecting fresh energy and direction into the Nigerian Armed Forces, not linked to any alleged coup plot. The President exercised his constitutional powers as Commander-in-Chief, citing the need for strategic renewal amidst complex security challenges. Addressing Concerns of Nepotism. The new appointments include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Ai...

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, DG Energy Commission of Nigeria; A Trail Blazer With A Midas Touch. In the appointment of Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), stakeholders roundly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the choice of this astute and result oriented energy expert and policy strategist, a visionary administrator. The saying that a golden fish has no hiding place aptly qualifies Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi's appointment by His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  GCFR , who was able to spot the energy poster boy, and  placed him strategically where competence meets passion. Indeed, the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi as the Director General of Energy Commission qualifies the saying of putting a round peg in a round hole.  Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi who combines academic distinction with hands-on experience in energy systems, regulation, and innovation, has variously been described by stakehol...

ADC Suspends Kaduna Chairman, Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Chairman, Elder Patrick Ambut, and State Secretary, Mr. Victor Oluwatuyi, over allegations of anti-party activities, gross misconduct, and violation of the party’s constitution. In a statement issued on Monday by the State Publicity Secretary, Engr. Idris Musa, the party said the suspension followed a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) convened after receiving petitions from the Igabi and Sabon Gari Local Government Chairmen, as well as complaints from other local chapters. According to the statement, the suspended officials were accused of engaging in acts capable of causing dis-affection among members, creating parallel party organs, and breaching several provisions of the ADC Constitution (2022 as amended). The ADC also disclosed that it received a letter from the Kaduna State Police Command confirming an ongoing investig...

NOISE VERSUS NATION-BUILDING: HOW THE OPPOSITION TRIES TO DISTRACT KANO  _"The opposition in Kano are into excessive propaganda, pushing people into seeing shadows instead of substance, hearing noise instead of development. But the truth cannot be hidden. History will not remember the propaganda; it will remember the projects, the reforms, and the opportunities created under the administration of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf."_   By Aminu Hussaini Sagagi In Kano today, we are witnessing a familiar political drama. Whenever real progress is being made—whenever leaders roll up their sleeves to serve the people—there are always those who cannot stand to see it happen.  They resort to propaganda—loud, misleading, and divisive. Sadly, this has become the favoured tool of the opposition against the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (AKY). Instead of offering constructive criticism, they prefer to manufacture noise. They twist facts, ampli...

Nigeria Records Another Landmark Achievement,  Finalizes Partnership With World's Largest Solar Panel Production Company LONGi, At its Headquarters In China. The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded a strategic partnership through the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), with the World’s Largest Solar Panel Production Company, LONGi, in Xi'an, Shaanxi China.   The Nigerian delegation, the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN led by its Director-General, Dr.  Mustapha Abdullahi was received by President Boshen Zhong and Vice President Li Wenxue of LONGi, were taken on a tour of one of the world’s largest solar cell production facilities. This visit follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ECN and LONGi in London earlier this year. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, Dr. Abdullahi while on the visit, advanced discussions on the establishment of a 500–1000 MW solar panel production factory in Nigeria; a move set to ...

AVM Adamu: A Transformative Leader in Military Veterans' Welfare Air Vice Marshal A.I. Adamu, the Chairman of the Military Pension Board, has redefined the landscape of military veterans' welfare and well-being in Nigeria through innovative, technologically advanced, and veteran-focused reforms.  His visionary leadership has ushered in a new era of efficiency, accessibility, and care, positively impacting the lives of countless veterans and their families, including widows and next of kin of deceased military personnel. 1. Technological Advancements and Reforms:* AVM Adamu has introduced cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions to streamline operations within the Military Pension Board. These advancements have significantly improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency in administering veterans' entitlements, eliminating bureaucratic delays, and ensuring smoother processes. 2. Physical Engagement with Veterans:* Recognizing the importance of direct comm...

NOUN VC APPOINTMENT : EBONYI GOVERNOR , NWIFURU CONGRATULATES PROF. UDUMA  The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon.  Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has congratulated Prof. Uduma Orji Uduma on his  appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by the Governing Council of the institution. In a letter signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Dr. Monday Uzor, the Governor described the appointment as a testament to Prof. Uduma’s outstanding academic pedigree, sterling leadership qualities, and immense contributions to philosophical scholarship and national development.  The Governor noted that Professor Uduma has over the years brought honour and pride to Ebonyi State and Nigeria through his scholarship, intellectual rigour, and mentorship of younger academics. Governor Nwifuru expressed the confidence that Prof. Uduma will bring his wealth of experience, vision, and integrity to bear in advancing the mandate of the NO...

Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest: Group Warns IPOB, Sowore Against Attack on Government Buildings  ... Insist Hoodlums Could Hijack it, Unleash Terror on Citizens  The Progressives Unity and Development Forum (PUDF) has cautioned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and rights activist, Omoyele Sowore against the planned nationwide protest aimed at pressuring the Federal Government to release the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore had earlier reaffirmed that the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow march to the Aso Rock Villa would hold on October 20, describing the date as “sacrosanct.” In a statement shared on his official social media page, Sowore said preparations were ongoing for what he called a “peaceful march” to demand Kanu’s immediate release. However, the PUDF, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Abraham Nwanchukwu, and made available to journalists today, the group expressed concern that the protest could be hijacked by hoodlums and polit...

Kaduna PDP secretary, Saidu Adamu dumps Party By Comrade Musa  Mohammed  KADUNA: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has Monday suffered yet  suffered devastating blow as its state Secretary, Rt. Hon. Saidu Adamu, has tendered his resignation from both his position and membership of the party.  His exit underscores the intensifying internal crisis, bitter factionalism, and the collapse of internal democracy threatening to tear the party apart. In a strongly-worded resignation letter dated October 13, 2025, and addressed to the PDP State Chairman, Saidu Adamu declared that the PDP had strayed too far from the values and vision he once embraced, making it impossible for him to continue serving with integrity. The kaduna politician, a former member in Kaduna house of Assembly, former 4 times commissioner of information in Kaduna State, lamented the party’s unending leadership tussles, worsening factional divisions, and the exodus of its most e...

A Note of Disappointment and Concern on the Presidential Pardon For Immediate Release Date: October 12, 2025 Issued by: Rescue Movement for New Nigeria (RMNN) The Rescue Movement for New Nigeria expresses deep disappointment and grave concern over the recent decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to individuals convicted of serious crimes—including drug trafficking, terrorism, murder, and acts of betrayal against the Nigerian state. While this action may have been presented as an act of mercy or reconciliation, it poses a serious threat to national security, public trust, and the moral integrity of our nation. Releasing individuals who have demonstrated blatant disregard for human life and the rule of law risks undoing years of progress toward peace, justice, and accountability. It sends a dangerous signal that grave offenses can be easily forgiven without due consideration for victims, national safety, or justice. This decision not only embold...

Baptist Seminary Kaduna Urges Moral Renewal, Justice, and Civic Responsibility at 65th Ministers’ Conference The Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna, has reaffirmed the authority of Scripture and urged the Church in Northern Nigeria to lead by example in promoting honesty, compassion, and national transformation. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Seminary’s  65th Annual Ministers’ Conference , held from October 6–10, 2025, under the theme  “The Authority of Scripture and the Mission of the Church in Troubled Times.” The conference, organized by the  Nigeria Baptist Convention  for pastors across the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, brought together over 4,000 pastors and 5,000 churches representing about four million Baptist members. Delegates at the week-long meeting reaffirmed that obedience to God’s Word remains the only path to moral renewal, national peace, and spiritual revival. They also emphasized th...

Breaking: Kaduna Wins APC’s Progressive Women Forum Leadership Kaduna State has again taken the lead in progressive women leadership as Hon. Rabi Salisu, the  Commissioner for Women Affairs, has emerged Leader of the Forum of Women Commissioners from APC-governed States. Her unanimous election took place at the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Agenda Setting Meeting held on October 7, 2025, at the PGF Secretariat in Abuja. The forum, which brings together Women Affairs Commissioners from the 23 APC states, focused on setting a bold agenda for women’s transformative leadership, economic empowerment, and inclusive governance. Delegates described Hon. Rabi Salisu’s emergence as a major win for Kaduna State, applauding her dynamic leadership and Governor Uba Sani’s strong commitment to women inclusion and empowerment. Her elevation, they said, reflects Kaduna’s growing influence as a model of progressive governance in Northern Nigeria. In a communiqué issued at the end of ...

Abuja’s Centrality,  Agro-allied potentials is Strategic to Boosting Nigeria’s Non-oil Revenue--Dantsoho The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has said that the centrality of Abuja coupled with its rich agro-allied potentials is germane to strengthening NPA’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to continuously grow non-oil revenue by connecting local value producers in the non-oil value chain to identified international clusters of demand for their goods. According to him, the position of Abuja as the centre of the country is strategic to the NPA’s renewed trade facilitation focus that places a high premium on port-hinterland connectivity, which Abuja’s centrality accentuates, presents a seamless linkage with the comparative advantages inherent in all regions of the federation that can be harnessed to sustain growth in the volume and value of Nigeria’s exports. He said as Nigeria’s foremost trade facilitation...