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The wise do not ask who is most popular; they ask who is most competent, prepared, experienced and capable of delivering meaningful results. In every democratic society, leadership should be measured not merely by the noise surrounding a political figure, but by the capacity to understand challenges, develop practical solutions and translate opportunities into tangible benefits for the people. At critical moments, the choice before the electorate must therefore be guided by competence, character, vision and a demonstrable commitment to public service. Idemili North and South stands at such a defining moment. The future of the constituency demands more than campaign rhetorics, political excitement and temporary promises. It requires a representative with the intellectual depth to understand the complexities of governance, the courage to speak for the people, the strategic vision to attract development and the accessibility to remain connected to the grassroots. The people de...

Faith Ademola  The Musa Yashi Support Organization for Tinubu/Kashim 2027 has officially launched its campaign in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with a strong call for support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the continuation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The launch, held at Yimir Hotel and Suites, New GRA, Bauchi, brought together supporters, state coordinators, stakeholders and members of the organisation from across the North-East. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of the organisation, Mallam Ayuba Hassan, who is also an SSA on Youth Development in the Office of the APC National Youth Leader, he said the movement was established under the initiative of Mallam Musa Umar Yashi, Executive Director, Humanitarian Affairs, North East Development Commission (NEDC), to mobilise support for the Tinubu/Kashim ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hassan described the organisation as a humanitarian and political movement focu...

John Faith  Abuja-The Minister of State for Defence and Founder/Convener of the Tinubu Again Movement, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, on Tuesday received a rousing welcome in Abuja following his return to Nigeria, with supporters reaffirming their commitment to the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Matawalle, who was recently appointed Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, said he would deploy his political network and mobilisation structures towards strengthening support for President Tinubu across the country. He disclosed that the Tinubu Again Movement would intensify its grassroots engagement across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Hundreds of supporters, APC chieftains and members of the Tinubu Again Movement gathered at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, several hours ahead of the Minister’s arrival. The enthusiastic reception co...

 Johnson Faith  Abuja-The APC House of Representatives Aspirants Forum 2027 has congratulated the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on his appointment as a member of the Parliamentary Mobilization Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) by President Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum, Hon. Usman Gital, the Forum described the appointment as well deserved and a recognition of Rt. Hon. Dogara’s wealth of experience, leadership capacity and extensive knowledge of parliamentary affairs. Hon. Gital noted that the former Speaker remains a respected political leader whose experience and understanding of the political landscape will be valuable to the success of the Presidential Campaign Council and the broader efforts to strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman further expressed his readiness to work closely with Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, whom he said he is privi...

Ahmed Isah  Kaduna — The Tinubu Again Movement has congratulated its Founder, Convener and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, on his appointment by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence of the Presidential Campaign Council. The movement described the appointment as a recognition of Dr. Matawalle’s experience, capacity, commitment and strategic contributions to national security and the political advancement of the Renewed Hope agenda. In a statement by the National Coordinator of the Tinubu Again Movement Dr. Auwal Abdullahi Aliyu and made available to newsmen in Kaduna, the movement said Dr. Matawalle’s new responsibility is a well-deserved recognition of his ability to combine political mobilisation with effective security coordination. It noted that, as a former Governor and serving Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle has demonstrated a strong understanding of the security chal...

Fatih Johnson  Kaduna-The Tinubu Again Movement, under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of State for Defence and Convener/Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has congratulated the former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on his appointment as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). The group described the appointment as a highly commendable and strategic decision that will further strengthen the party’s preparations and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of the Tinubu Again Movement and made available to newsmen in Kaduna, Dr. Auwal Abdullahi Aliyu described Senator Yari’s appointment as timely, well-deserved and capable of adding tremendous value to the APC’s presidential campaign efforts. The National Coordinator reaffirmed the movement’s readiness to work closely with Senator Yari, the APC leadership...