The Atiku/Amaechi Movement has said the 2027 presidential election should be about leadership capacity, experience and the need to rescue Nigeria rather than personalities. The group made the position known in a statement signed by its National Director of Media and Communications, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal on Thursday, following recent comments by former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, concerning the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The movement said it respected Kwankwaso’s right to express his opinion, describing him as a respected leader and stakeholder in Nigeria’s democracy. According to the group, Atiku possesses the experience, economic…
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has condemned the latest killings and mass abductions reported in Rabah Local Government Area of the state. Dan’iya described the attacks as a serious failure by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led governments at the state and federal levels to adequately protect lives and property. According to a statement issued by his Media Aide, Aminu Abdullahi, a mother and her son were among those reportedly killed during an attack in Rabah on Sunday, while 10 people were allegedly killed and about 40 others abducted. The statement added that…
When politicians come asking for votes, they usually come with promises. They promise roads. They promise jobs. They promise better representation. They promise to speak for the people in Abuja and bring government closer to their communities. But before listening to all the promises, voters should ask a more fundamental question: What has this person done before? That question is particularly important as the people of Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in Sokoto State prepare to choose their representative in the National Assembly (NASS). Among those seeking the mandate is Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Zayyana, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. For Zayyana,…
Recently, the media has been awash with sponsored reports and headlines claiming that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released so-called “criminal records” of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to a U.S. judge, Honourable Howell Beryl, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. These reports have since been amplified on social and traditional media by the President’s political opponents, who have further asserted that the President is fighting to keep those records from the public. These claims are untrue, and…
The Kogi State Government has commended security forces for the successful rescue of 21 kidnap victims in Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The victims, comprising eight males and 13 females, were rescued on Monday, August 31, 2026, during a coordinated operation involving troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters and vigilante groups. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, made available to ASHENEWS on Wednesday, the state government described the operation as a demonstration of tactical excellence and effective inter-agency…
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,…
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…