NEWS AFRICA

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...

Musa Ahmad  Bauchi-Bauchi Youth Discussion Circle has called on the Federal Government to order an independent, thorough and professional investigation into recent allegations reportedly made by one Hassan concerning Senator Shehu Buba Umar, stressing that issues bordering on national security should not be treated as political propaganda, social-media speculation or partisan controversy. The group said the allegations have generated significant public concern in Bauchi State and beyond, making it necessary for the appropriate authorities to establish the facts through due process. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Bauchi Youth Discussion Circle, Prince Mohammed Sani Hassan, the group maintained that it was not declaring Senator Shehu Buba Umar guilty or seeking his conviction through the media, noting that every Nigerian is entitled to the presumption of innocence. However, it stressed that allegations with potential national-security implications cannot simply be ignor...

Faith Ademola  Maiduguri- The APC Young Women Network, Borno State Chapter, has inaugurated coordinators across the 27 Local Government Areas of the state, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation, youth participation and women’s involvement in the activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The inauguration brought together party leaders, dignitaries and young women from across the state, with renewed calls for unity, commitment and effective grassroots engagement ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a statement signed by the State Coordinator of the APC Young Women Network, Borno State Chapter, Comr. Hauwa Alhaji Tijjani, she described the inauguration as a historic milestone and a clear demonstration that young women in Borno are ready to take their rightful place in grassroots mobilisation and party development. She congratulated the 27 LGA Coordinators and charged them to remain committed to unity, hard work and service to the people, while reaffirming...

John Faith  ABUJA, Monday, 7 September 2026 — The Oyo Central Senatorial Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has arrived in Abuja, where he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Northern Coordinators of the AJADI Rescue Movement. The reception, which took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the early hours of Monday, was marked by expressions of solidarity, goodwill and renewed commitment to the movement’s political aspirations. In a statement signed by the Taraba State Coordinator, Comr. D. N. Muhammad, the AJADI Rescue Movement described the reception as a demonstration of the growing enthusiasm, solidarity and confidence among supporters of Amb. Ajadi across the Northern states. The statement noted that the presence of the coordinators reflected their continued commitment to strengthening the movement’s grassroots structures, improving coordination and sustaining meaningful engagement with supporters and st...

From: Abubakar Musa  Bauchi- The leadership of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Bauchi State Chapter, has engaged the Bauchi State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The engagement was aimed at fostering closer collaboration between the movement and the party leadership, while exploring practical strategies for taking the message and achievements of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the people across Bauchi State. The delegation, led by the Bauchi State Coordinator of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Hon. Muhammad Auwal Adamu (Durbin Ajili, Fagachin Bula) alongside other state executives, visited the APC State Secretariat in Bauchi. In his remarks, the State Coordinator said the purpose of the visit was to formally intimate the party leadership of the movement’s readiness to partner with the APC State Working Committee and other relevant s...

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...