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The Arewa Foundation for Peace has condemned what it described as persistent acts of blackmail and character assassination by retired military officer, General Garus Gololo, against respected members of the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a statement signed by the Coordinator,Alhaji Musa Shehu Gabam , the group expressed concern over what it termed “unfounded allegationsContinue reading “Arewa Foundation for Peace Condemns Alleged Character Assassination, Blackmail by Gen. Garus Gololo”

The Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, has revealed that over 65 percent of nurses with first degrees in Nigeria were trained by the university. The Vice-Chancellor stated this on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 when he launched the NOUN Emergency Health Centre at the Model Study Centre, Dutse-Alhaji, Abuja. TheContinue reading “65 percent of nurses in Nigeria trained by NOUN – VC”

Former lawmaker and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has emerged victorious in the primary election for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, defeating former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, and another aspirant, Shettima. The results, announced on Monday by the Returning Officer, Barrister Sameera Ibrahim, showed that Shehu Sani polled 9,105Continue reading “Kaduna Central APC Primaries: Shehu Sani Defeats former Kaduna Speaker with Wide Margin”

Supporters of former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, on Monday turned out in large numbers across the seven local government areas of the senatorial district despite alleged intimidation, political thuggery and destruction of campaign posters in parts of Rigasa and other communities within the zone. The supporters, who trooped out in Chikun, Kajuru, Kaduna North,Continue reading “APC Primaries: Supporters Defy Intimidation, Turn Out Massively for Shehu Sani in Kaduna Central APC Exercise”

By Olikita Ekani  Community Development Associations (CDAs) across Southern Kaduna have passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the Southern Kaduna Annual Festival (SKFEST), while distancing themselves from the Southern Kaduna People’s United Association (SOKAPUA). The position was made known during a meeting held on May 17, 2026, at Gwari Avenue, Barnawa, Kaduna,Continue reading “CDAs Rally Behind SKFEST, Reject SOKAPUA Leader, Vow No Crisis Will Disrupt Festival”

The recent media reports alleging the arrest of the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N500 billion fraud have exposed what appears to be a calculated smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the image of a rising public figure known for hisContinue reading “Smear Campaign: Who Is Afraid of Dr Mustapha Abdullahi’s Rising Political Profile?”

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen defence cooperation and enhance intelligence sharing between both countries. The MoU was signed on Sunday, 10th May 2026, in Amman, Jordan, by Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, andContinue reading “Nigeria, Jordan Forge Military Pact to Boost Counter-Terrorism and Defence Production”

Mike Odeh James A communique released after an emergency meeting of the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has set a hardline stance on the 2027 elections, zoning, security, and police restructuring. The forum, which convened on May 9, 2026, declared that only a presidential candidate from Southern Nigeria should succeed the current administration, describingContinue reading “2027 Presidency Must Stay in South, SMBLF Warns, Rejects ‘Unacceptable’ Police Reform Plan”

By David Onjewu The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has commended the managing director/chief executive officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, for what it described as his transformational leadership in expanding rural electrification and renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria. The group said the REA under Aliyu’s leadership hasContinue reading “Northern Youth Group Lauds REA Boss Over Rural Electrification Drive”

Recent remarks by Sani Abdullahi Jaji, an aide to former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari, suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu risks political setbacks in the North in 2027 if Senator Yari leaves the APC, require a balanced response in the interest of factual clarity and party cohesion. Commitment to Tinubu’s 2023 VictoryIn the 2023 presidentialContinue reading “CLARIFYING THE RECORD ON APC UNITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ZAMFARA AND THE NORTH”