The Coalition of APC Support Groups in Sokoto State has reaffirmed its loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared its readiness to mobilise support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing a news conference on Thursday in Sokoto, the leader of the coalition, Jamilu Suleiman, said the group remained committed to ensuring the continuity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. “We are indeed committed to the task of ensuring and actualising the continuity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto,…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Board Member of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA), Aliyu Sahabi Yar Abba has called on Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to promote peace, unity, tolerance and love for humanity. Yar Abba, who is the immediate past Sokoto State Chapter Chairman of the Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria, made the call in a message felicitating Muslims in Sokoto State, Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He urged Muslims to reflect on the life and teachings of the…
No, none of the political parties campaigned based on issues, policies and programmes. They also had very little connection with the people. The political apparatchiks of the All Progressives Congress APC, the Accord Party and to some extent the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the off-season August 15, 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State traded insults at campaign rallies and devoted 90% of the time to OWANBE with musicians on the bandstands dishing out Ribald lyrics with high decibel noise from supporters while the key actors danced on the podium and revved up the anger of their supporters against their opponents. And deliberately…
By all indications, the dynamics of electoral politics are changing. Across democracies, voters are increasingly placing greater value on tangible achievements, accessibility, and visible leadership rather than political rhetoric, sensational headlines, or distant criticisms. In Sokoto State, this evolving political reality is becoming more evident as Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration continues to leave visible footprints across the state. Politics, especially in Nigeria, has often been dominated by noise. Politicians make fiery speeches, issue lengthy statements, and engage in endless media battles. Yet, history repeatedly shows that elections are not won solely in television studios, on social media platforms, or through…
The Shiroro Local Government Area Health Department in Niger State has announced the commencement of the In-Between Round Activities (IBRA) for Routine Immunisation (RI) and Polio Vaccination across 14 wards in the area. The exercise is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and end on Tuesday, August 18, followed by a two-day mop-up exercise on August 19 and 20 to ensure that all eligible children are reached. According to the Health Department, the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen routine immunisation and protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases. Children aged zero to 23 months are targeted for…
The harmattan haze hung over Kano as the 2023 general elections approached, casting a pale veil across the ancient city’s minarets and crowded streets. Political tensions were rising, public anxiety was growing, and security agencies faced the difficult task of maintaining peace in one of Nigeria’s largest and most politically active states. Beyond the electoral atmosphere, Kano was also confronting persistent street crime. Phone snatching, armed robbery and clashes involving groups of restless youths—popularly known as Yan Daba—had created fear in several communities. It was into this complex environment that Mohammed Usaini Gumel assumed office as Commissioner of Police, Kano…
Electoral metrics and their limits Politics, including Niger Zone B, is often measured by electoral victories. However, history has repeatedly shown that elections are rarely won by numbers alone. They are won through unity, organization, strategic planning, and a shared sense of purpose. In Niger Zone B, stable parties succeed through unity. Parties that manage internal differences effectively gain public confidence more than split groups do. Moreover, in Niger Zone B, this reality lies at the heart of the recent meeting convened by Niger State’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba. APC stakeholders, elected and appointed officials, political aspirants, and party…
In every democratic society, political competition is inevitable. Aspirants will contest, supporters will express differing opinions, and party primaries will naturally produce both winners and disappointed contestants. What ultimately defines the strength of a political party, however, is not the absence of disagreements but its willingness and ability to reconcile differences in pursuit of a common goal. This principle was evident in the recent reconciliatory meeting convened by the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba, with aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party leaders, stakeholders, and aspirants from Shiroro Local Government Area. According to an official statement issued…
There is a moment in leadership that no title, no wealth, and no influence can prevent. It is the moment when power begins to fade. In 1 Kings 1:1–4, King David, once a towering figure of authority and conquest, is reduced to a frail man who cannot keep himself warm. His attendants bring a young woman, Abishag, to lie beside him, not to restore strength, but simply to manage decline. It is a quiet, almost undignified end to a life of immense power. The Abishag Strategy, then, is not about recovery, it is about concealment. It is the deliberate or…
As conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum across Shiroro Constituency, public attention is gradually shifting from campaign promises to questions about previous service. Increasingly, many voters are asking a simple but important question: What has an aspirant done before seeking elective office? Among the names attracting public attention is Hon. Babangida Wassa Kudodo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Niger State House of Assembly representing Shiroro Constituency. While political opinions about his aspiration naturally differ—as is expected in every democracy—many of his supporters point to years of community engagement, youth development, and humanitarian…