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Ahmad Abubakar  The Northeast Chairmen of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have appealed to the party’s National Leadership to uphold unity, fairness and justice amid concerns over the reported attempt to remove the Bauchi State Chairman.  In a statement addressed to the national leadership, the chairmen emphasized the importance of recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of party leaders who remained committed during challenging periods, noting that the Bauchi State Chairman played a significant role in strengthening the party’s structure, expanding its political influence and contributing to its growth. The chairmen urged the National Leadership to review the situation, ensure due process, provide all parties with a fair hearing and pursue dialogue as a means of resolving the matter peacefully. They warned that actions perceived as unfair could create resentment and division within the party, stressing that loyalty, mutual respect and internal democracy are...

Mustapha Aminu  Bauchi- The Media Team of Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar SAN has stated that the National Patriotic Front for Tinubu (NPFFT)’s call for him to withdraw from the 2027 Bauchi State governorship race does not represent the official position of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The team made this known in a statement, stressing that the group’s position should not be mistaken for the party’s final decision on its governorship ticket. The Media Team maintained that M.A. Abubakar SAN’s leadership experience, record of public service and qualifications deserve objective assessment based on facts and the established guidelines of the APC. It reaffirmed its position that the former governor remains the best choice for the party’s governorship ticket in Bauchi State. The statement further cautioned NPFFT against presenting itself as the authorised voice of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR or all his supporters without verifiable evidence of such a mandate. It stressed that th...

By: L.B HALAN Since 1960, perhaps for the first time, a son of a sitting President is building a structured platform with a presence cutting across Nigeria’s regions, ethnic groups and tribes, creating opportunities for young Nigerians to explore, develop and discover their real potentials. Through this growing structure, young people who had lost hope are finding renewed confidence, purpose and a pathway to participate meaningfully in leadership, business, politics and community development.  From Lagos to Borno, and from the South-West to the North-East, the name Seyi Tinubu has increasingly become associated with youth engagement, empowerment and grassroots participation. As Patron of the City Boy Movement, he has occupied a distinctive space in Nigeria’s youth development conversation, particularly at a time when young Nigerians are demanding greater opportunities to participate not only in politics but also in business, leadership and community development. What makes the Seyi...

Mustapha Abubakar  Bauchi- The Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Bauchi State, Lumana Bayero Halan (El-Bee Halan), has congratulated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the milestone as an opportunity for Nigerians, particularly young people, to renew their commitment to national unity, peace and development. Halan has commended President Tinubu for what he described as his continued focus on reforms, youth inclusion and economic transformation, while acknowledging the sacrifices and challenges that have accompanied the nation’s development journey. He said Nigeria’s independence anniversary should remind citizens that the responsibility of building a prosperous country belongs to everyone, regardless of political, ethnic or religious differences. The City Boy Coordinator said Nigerian youths have a particularly important role to play in shaping the country’s future, stressing that they must move beyo...

By: Surajo Shuaibu  There are moments in political history when the people look beyond slogans and ask a more important question: who has demonstrated the capacity to make a difference in the lives of ordinary people? In Bauchi North, the name of Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Baba, popularly known as IMBA, continues to resonate because of his previous record of public service, particularly during his tenure representing Katagum Federal Constituency in the 8th House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. His legislative experience is documented, including his service as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts.  For many young people across Katagum, IMBA's period in office represented an opportunity to reconnect representation with the aspirations of the younger generation. His supporters continue to associate his tenure with interventions aimed at creating opportunities for youths, women and vulnerable members of society. The significance of such interventions goes bey...

John Faith  Gombe-The Arewa Youths Advocate for Peace and Unity Initiative has expressed its support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his reported plan to launch the Rainbow Coalition as another platform to mobilise support for the re-election of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in the 2027 general elections. The group described the initiative as an opportunity to broaden the support base for the President and bring together Nigerians across political, regional, ethnic and other divides in pursuit of peace, unity and national development. In a statement signed by its National President, Sani Mohammed, in Gombe, the group described Wike as a significant national political figure whose contributions to Nigeria’s political development and democratic process deserve recognition. According to the group, the role played by Wike in the political developments surrounding the 2023 elections and his subsequent public support for Presi...