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Jalingo Chair Race: Dantsoho Promises Kefas-Level Governance, Training for Youths A frontline chairmanship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former member representing Jalingo I Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Nuru Dantsoho, has pledged to replicate Governor Agbu Kefas’ governance model in Jalingo Local Government if elected. Addressing supporters, Dantsoho said his leadership blueprint is anchored on the five-point agenda of Governor Agbu Kefas, which include: • Security, peace and unity • Economy and job creation • Education • Healthcare • Women and youth empowerment He vowed to strengthen unity and peaceful coexistence among residents, emphasising that genuine development can only thrive in a harmonious environment. “Our local government will reflect the peaceful, people-focused leadership style of His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas,” Dantsoho said. “We will bring unity to our communities and uphold respect for our traditional institutions.” ...

KANO’S GEOSTRATEGIC RELEVANCE IN NIGERIA’S CONFLICT LANDSCAPE: BEYOND POLITICS – WHY KANO DESERVES A SPECIAL FEDERAL STATUS  _Kano State is crucial to Nigeria's security and economic future, serving as a shield and gateway. The state's strategic location and economic significance is important to national stability. Barrister Aminu Hussaini Sagagi in this write up examines why Kano's strategic security and a major economic driver, deserves a dedicated federal funding, with infrastructure investment, and institutionalization as a special Federal Security and Economic Status._  By Aminu Hussaini In the unfolding dynamics of Nigeria’s national security and economic future, Kano State stands as both a shield and a gateway — a critical axis whose stability is indispensable to the peace and prosperity of the nation. The strategic need for the Federal Government to accord Kano a special Federal Security and Economic Status has become not just desirable but urgent, given...