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John Faith  An appeal has been made to the National Leader of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Senator Bala Mohammed, and the party’s National Chairman to reconsider the ongoing leadership tussle in Bauchi State and ensure a peaceful resolution guided by fairness, justice and due process.  The appeal acknowledged Senator Bala Mohammed’s leadership and contributions to strengthening the party, while emphasizing the need to recognize the sacrifices of stakeholders who remained committed to APM during its challenging periods. The statement further urged the party’s national leadership to prioritize dialogue, broad consultation and reconciliation to prevent internal disagreements from creating division or weakening members’ confidence in the party.  It stressed that loyalty, mutual respect and unity remain essential to APM’s collective aspirations, expressing confidence that the Bauchi State leadership issue can be resolved amicably in the overall interest of the party. The...

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...