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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...

DANGOTE: THE LEGENDARY ICON OF ALL TIME (1)  By Ibrahim Abdullahi Aliko Dangote is the founder of the Dangote Refinery, situated in Lagos. He built the refinery through hard work and perseverance, a process that took about four years. Today, Dangote Refinery is the largest in Africa and the world’s biggest single‑train refinery. An expansion is already underway; and on completion it will produce over one million barrels of petroleum product per day, making it the largest refinery globally. Dangote started as a humble businessman, rising from the bottom to the top. He has never held a government appointment, so no one can accuse him of embezzling public funds. Before entering oil and gas, he invested in cement, rice, sugar, spaghetti and other sectors. He is the largest individual employer in Nigeria and across Africa, and after the expansion his company will surpass the Federal Government in employment numbers. After investing $20 billion, some “enemies of the nation” —...

Adamawa's Visionary Leader, Education Powerhouse, Dr Girei to Chair LCCN Yola Diocese's Cultural Dance Spectacle By Tom Garba  ‎In a celebration of cultural heritage and community unity, the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Yola Diocese Cultural Dance Committee is set to host a captivating "Cultural Dance" event under the distinguished chairmanship of Dr. Salihu Bakari Girei PhD, the renowned Director of Research and Development/Centres of Excellence at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Abuja. This special invitation, extended with great honor, underscores Dr. Girei's towering stature as a trailblazing educator, political influencer, and champion of innovation in Nigeria's higher education landscape. ‎Affectionately known as "Wakili Makaranta Adamawa" (Ambassador of Education in Adamawa), Dr. Girei has emerged as a pivotal figure in advancing tertiary education across the nation. As TETFund's key director, he s...

From Turbulence to Traction: Why Governor AKY’s APC Shift Could Reset Kano’s Politics For decades, Kano politics has been a theatre of perpetual motion—loud, crowded and endlessly combative. Elections came and went, governments changed, yet the underlying rhythm remained the same: tension over stability, politics over policy and survival over strategy.  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s (AKY) alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC) may well mark the first decisive break from that cycle. This is not merely a political realignment; it is an appointment with history. Kano’s greatest paradox has always been its strength. As Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre of the North, blessed with population, enterprise, culture and talent, the state should have been miles ahead. Instead, political fragmentation has repeatedly turned energy into friction. Governments spent too much time fighting for legitimacy and too little time governing for growth. AKY’s move into the APC, aligni...

Bandits’ Attack: Kajuru/Chikun Women Group Blasts Senator Lawal Adamu Over Alleged Neglect of Affected Communities A women’s group operating under the aegis of Kajuru/Chikun Women Group has strongly criticised Senator Lawal Adamu, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District over what it described as his alleged failure to visit or support communities affected by recent bandit attacks in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group, in a press statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Mrs. Jumai Bulus, and Secretary,Mrs. Mary Galadima, accused the senator of showing “no sense of concern” for victims of insecurity in Kajuru and Chikun local government areas, despite the spate of attacks that have left several communities traumatised and displaced. According to the women, it was disheartening that a lawmaker elected with the hope of improving the welfare and security of his constituents had  failed to rise to the occasion at a critical time. “It is painfu...

Shehu Sani Urges Collective Action Over Kajuru Kidnapping, Backs Kaduna Govt’s Security Efforts Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called for unity and collective responsibility in addressing the recent kidnapping incident in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging Nigerians to avoid politicising the tragedy. Reacting to the incident, Sani expressed confidence in the capacity of the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted victims, describing the rescue of the captives as an urgent priority. “I have no doubt that the Kaduna State Government and the security agencies will work diligently to secure the release of the captives,” the former lawmaker said. While condemning the attack, Sani acknowledged the security efforts of Governor Uba Sani, noting that significant progress has been made in tackling insecurity across the state over the past two years. “Despite this tragic incident, Governor Uba S...

Ministry Of Power,  Energy Commission Of Nigeria Collaborate To Transform Energy Sector. As part of dedicated efforts to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda,  the Federal Government and Energy Commission of Nigeria have strengthened their collaboration in transforming Nigeria's Energy Sector. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), led by DG/CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, in a meeting with  the  Minister of power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu discussed on strengthening collaboration and align with national energy priorities. Discussions were focused on enhancing cooperation on renewable energy priorities and integrating ECN's research outputs into national power infrastructure through joint implementation and shared resources. Chief Adelabu reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to sustained partnerships, especially in hydroelectric power generation and other strategic energy initiatives critical to ...

Two Suspects Arraigned in Adamawa for Impersonating Prominent Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki in Multi-Million Naira Fraud Scheme ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎In a bold crackdown on rising cases of identity theft and cyber-enabled fraud, two men were today arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court II in Yola for allegedly impersonating Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki, a well-known public figure and philanthropist to defraud unsuspecting victims. ‎ ‎The suspects, Blessed Johnson (first defendant) and Emmanuel Ezekiel (second defendant), faced charges including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obtaining money by false pretence.  ‎ ‎The complainant, Chief Dr. Maurice Vunobolki himself, lodged the complaint with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola on Monday, detailing how the duo allegedly used his name, title, and reputation to deceive and extract funds from their victims. ‎ ‎According to police sources, the defendants reportedly posed as associates or representatives of...

ECN Management/ Staffs Congratulate  Dr Mustapha Abdullahi On His Birthday. Thanks President Tinubu For Making The Right Choice  The Management and Staff of Energy Commission of Nigeria has congratulated their Director General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on the occasion of his birthday. The staffs in their birthday message applauded the leadership style of Dr. Mustapha describing him as a good manager of men and resources. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi was also described as a man with an amiable personality and God -fearing disposition. According to the staffs. "Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi has displayed an enviable leadership quality in the development of the sector through his  significant contributions to the Commission including the energy sector that has witnessed sustainable growth in energy solutions that has also fostered appreciable levels.  “His unwavering dedication to duty, improvements to staff welfare have remained a rallying point that has continued to" encou...

Atiku Haske Organisation Dissociates Self from Defection of Atiku’s Son to APC — Reaffirms Loyalty to Former Vice President The Atiku Haske Organisation of Nigeria has dissociated itself from the recent defection of a son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a purely personal decision that does not reflect the position of the organisation or its members nationwide. The Coordinator of the organisation, Aminu Sani Bello, made this known in a statement issued on Friday stressing that the group remains firmly aligned with Atiku Abubakar and his political ideals. According to Bello, the decision by Atiku’s son to join the APC should not be misconstrued as a shift in loyalty by supporters of the former Vice President or organisations associated with his political project. “We wish to state clearly and in strong terms that the Atiku Haske Organisation dissociates itself from the recent defection of Atiku Abub...

Yari Foundation to Organise Summits in Lagos, Enugu, Port Harcourt The Yari Foundation has concluded arrangements to organise a series of high-level summits in Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt as part of efforts to promote peace, national development and inclusive dialogue across Nigeria. According to the Foundation, the summits, scheduled to hold between January 19 and 23, will bring together key stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, academia and the media to deliberate on critical national issues. Areas of focus include economic growth, education, leadership, peacebuilding and social development. A statement issued by the Foundation explained that the choice of Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt was deliberate, noting that the cities are major commercial, cultural and industrial hubs in the South-West, South-East and South-South geopolitical zones respectively. It said hosting the summits across the regions would ensure broad participation while under...

THE HERESY OF STANDING STILL IN A MOVING POLITICAL TERRAIN By Barrister Aminu Hussaini Sagagi  One of the most persistent misconceptions about Kwankwasiyya is the attempt to imprison it within a single personality or a single political platform. This reductionist view strips the movement of its historical depth and undermines its ideological ancestry. Kwankwasiyya did not begin with an individual, nor was it designed to end with one. It is the latest expression of a political philosophy that has travelled - deliberately and consistently - through Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. The philosophical roots of Kwankwasiyya lie unmistakably in the radical populism of Malam Aminu Kano, the NEPU tradition and the audacious Tabo philosophy. Tabo was moral courage in action: the willingness to confront feudal dominance, inherited privilege and the culture of silence imposed on the talakawa. Aminu Kano embodied this ethos in both conduct and symbolism. His simple white atti...

Nigeria is in Trump’s sights. Will it be next? …Alake favouring China and Chagoury puts Tinubu at risk. By Biliyaminu Suraj  biliyasuraj247@yahoo.com American forces captured Venezuela's now-deposed president Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a major military attack in the country's capital, Caracas. Maduro and his wife, were flown out of the country and placed on a US-bound warship to face a criminal trial in New York. President Trump said, “the US will temporarily run Venezuela until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition". The military action follows allegations by Mr Trump of Maduro running a corrupt and illegitimate dictatorship. President Trump does not seem concerned by international law experts who say the attack appears to blatantly breach the UN Charter, which only permits member states to use force against another in two circumstances: either with the endorsement of the Security Council, or in self-defence. Mr Trump also said he ...

Koro Day: Uba Sani Celebrates 25 Years of Koro Chiefdom, Hails Unity and Cultural Heritage Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has joined the people of Koro Chiefdom in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the creation of the chiefdom, describing the silver jubilee as a testament to the people’s enduring unity, peace and rich cultural heritage. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, stated this at the anniversary celebration held at Government Secondary School, Kubacha, in Kagarko Local Government Area of the state. Conveying Governor Uba Sani’s goodwill message, Dr Balarabe commended the people of Koro Chiefdom for sustaining peace, preserving their cultural values and contributing meaningfully to the growth and development of Kaduna State. She described the celebration as a powerful affirmation of identity and unity, noting that the traditional institution under the leadership of the Ere Koro I has played a significant rol...

Maina Has No Political Value, Says Zaria Group A Zaria-based political group, the Zaria Progressives Movement (ZPM), has dismissed the political relevance of a former Director-General of the Uba Sani Campaign Organisation and erstwhile Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello (popularly known as Maina Zazzau), following his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Friday, the group said Prof. Sani Bello’s exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would not affect the political strength of Governor Uba Sani or influence the voting pattern of the people of Zaria. The statement, signed by the ZPM Coordinator, Malam Yusuf Garba, said the people of Zaria are politically conscious and remain committed to good governance and sustainable development, not only within the Zaria Emirate but across Kaduna State. According to the group, Zaria voters would continue to give their full support to the APC and Go...

Uba Sani and the Steady Restoration of Security in Kaduna State Amid rising public debate on insecurity, it is necessary to state clearly that Kaduna State under Governor Uba Sani has recorded notable improvements in security through deliberate, coordinated and intelligence-driven leadership. Contrary to.some opinions, the state is not abandoned to violence, nor is its leadership indifferent to the plight of citizens. From the outset, Governor Uba Sani placed security at the centre of governance, strengthening collaboration with federal security agencies, supporting logistics and prioritising community-based intelligence.  This approach has led to improved response times, increased patrols and the gradual reopening of farmlands and roads that were once unsafe. Many successful operations, including the rescue of abducted persons, have understandably remained outside the public space for operational reasons. These gains have been further reinforced by the appointment of G...

Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf at 63: Turning People's Mandate Into Visible Progress  By Barrister Aminu Hussaini As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf turns 63, Kano State marks more than a personal milestone; it reflects on a defining moment in its contemporary governance - one characterised by steady leadership, deliberate choices and a visible renewal across critical sectors of development. It is an occasion that invites sober assessment - and the evidence across key developmental indices points unmistakably to progress driven by clarity of vision, political will and unrelenting commitment to the welfare of the people. From the outset, Governor AKY’s administration signaled a return to governance anchored on social justice and inclusive development. Education, long acknowledged as the soul of Kano’s future, has received renewed attention. Massive investments in school rehabilitation, teacher recruitment, welfare and the revitalisation of technical and vocational institutions have beg...

Dr. Mohammed Shamsidin Ango Abdullahi Dumps PDP, Backs ADC Ahead of 2027 A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Mohammed Shamsidin Ango Abdullahi, has formally resigned his membership of the party, citing lack of internal cohesion and concerns over the direction of democracy in Nigeria. In a letter of resignation made available to journalists on Tuesday, Abdullahi said his decision followed careful thought and wide consultations with party members and community stakeholders. According to him, developments within the PDP in recent years have shown an inability to foster political unity capable of strengthening both the party and the country. “Based on the unfolding observation of the events and situations of the People’s Democratic Party, especially within the past few years, and the direction of democracy in our dear country, Nigeria, I feel it is necessary at this point to resign from my membership in the PDP,” the letter read. Abdullahi lamented what he d...

Senator Shehu Sani to Unveil Two Books, Stage Play on Migration Crisis in Abuja By ANA Media Team The presentation of two new books by Distinguished Senator Shehu Sani, CON—The Councillor and the Perilous Path to Europe and The Sahara Odyssey—has been scheduled to hold as a major literary and intellectual engagement that interrogates migration, governance, and the human condition.  The programme also features a stage production of the play The Village and the Vigilante, reinforcing the enduring relevance of theatre as a medium for social commentary and civic reflection. The central theme of the event, “The Socio-economic Implications of Unbridled and Irregular Migration,” situates the books and the theatrical performance within contemporary debates on youth dislocation, poverty, insecurity, and the perilous journeys undertaken in search of better opportunities. Through literature and performance, the programme seeks to illuminate the human costs of irregular migration w...

Northern Women Honour Shehu Sani with Freedom Fighter Award Women from 19 northern states, under the aegis of Women’s Voices for Northern Nigeria, have honoured former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, with their maiden Freedom Fighter Award, recognising him as the Best Freedom Fighter for 2025. Presenting the award at a ceremony in Kaduna, the National President of the group, Comrade Jamila Malumfashi, said Senator Sani was selected for his unwavering stance, consistency and vocal defence of the poor, the downtrodden and vulnerable groups in society. According to her, the former senator has over the years demonstrated uncommon courage in standing up for the masses, particularly women, through advocacy and public engagement. “Senator Shehu Sani has consistently used his voice to defend the poor, the oppressed and women. His commitment to social justice and equity informed our decision to honour him as the first recipient of this award,” Malumfashi said. She explained that Women...

Defence Minister Inspects Key Projects in Zangon Kataf LGA  Bomba Dauda  The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), on Friday, 2nd January, 2026 undertook an inspection visit to several ongoing and completed defence-related and public service projects in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to security, education, technology, and healthcare delivery. The projects inspected include the Defence Comprehensive Secondary School (DCSS), Makamurung, the GWABIN Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre in Atanje, and the General Hospital, Zango. At the Defence Comprehensive Secondary School, Makamurung, the Minister assessed facilities and ongoing developments aimed at providing quality education for children of military personnel and civilians alike. He noted that the school would not only enhance access to disciplined and high-standard education but also contribute to human capital development and...

DG, Energy Commission Applaud President Tinubu's  Energy Reforms. Urge Nigerians To  Support Him. Renewed Hope Agenda: DG, Energy Commission Applaud President Tinubu's  Energy Reforms. Urge Nigerians To  Support Him Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's well thought out initiatives in the renewed Hope Agenda. This initiatives, he said has touched and impacted positively on Nigerians and the nation. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi said, "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visionary Renewed Hope Agenda aims to reposition Nigeria and restore its glory and bring it back to its enviable position as country of destination to both local and international investors and the investment community, is gradually becoming the driving point for Nigerians seeking a better country and society. "And, for President Tinubu, his well thought out plans to ensure t...