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The leadership of Hausa/Fulani has endorsed the chairmanship bid of Hon. Halidu Adamu Garki, former AMAC Council Secretary. The leaders expressed their support  for Halidu Garki during an interactive session on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the leaders, the Chairman of the association, Alhaji Sunusi Zubairu Galadimawa said Halidu Garki has vast experiences in the politics of the Area Councils and has served it well in various positions and it is time for him to be considered as the next Council Chairman. "You are one of the founding fathers of the association, you deserved our loyalty and support as you have served this association in various capacity to it present position today," he said While explaining the electoral strength of the association, he said the Hausa/Fulani group has remains the party, APC 's stronghold for winning elections for it since 2015.   Galadima, who is also the Sarki Hausawa Galadimawa, therefore, urged members  in the Area Council...

A pro-democracy activist and Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Gabriel Bravo Oluohu (JP), has begged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to 'temper justice with mercy' on the suspended Minister of Humanitarian affairs and  Poverty Alleviation, Dr Beta Edu's alleged corruption case. In a press statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Gabriel Bravo Oluohu, who was at various times Supervisory Councillor in AMAC, said though the president's swift action to activate  investigation on  the suspended Minister was applauded by many Nigerians, there was need for him to take a second  look at the case and yield to the popular demand for her reinstatement. "Mr President, please temper justice with mercy for the sake of the critical role Dr Betta Edu has played as a dedicated, performing, intelligent and competent minister at this critical time of your administration.  "This call became necessary because she has not been foun...

A frontline All Progressives Congress (APC), AMAC chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Jagaba  Adamu Sarki has sent warmest greetings to all Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) residents on the occasion of the 2024 new year In a statement he personally signed, prayed and wished all the Area Council residents a prosperous new year  with abundant blessings and adequate security of lives and properties. The AMAC chairmanship aspirant, urged the people of AMAC to use the new year to renew their commitement to collective prosperity, development, peace and unity by contributing more to the progress of the Area Council and shunning all forms of negative behaviours. On the worrisome insecurity situation in the area, he reminded the need for everyone to be vigilant and help combat the insecurity and make the issue of security an everyone's business. Jagaba, a former Supervisory Councillor for Works and Housing said that lives and properties could only be secured better in the 2024, if all hands...

The Association of Local Government Vice-chairmen of Nigeria, ALGOVC has concluded arrangements to honour President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some deserving Nigerians at its forthcoming national conference on November 28. In a statement jointly signed by the association's National Chairman and National Publicity, Aarebinrin Honourable (Dr) Princess Folasade Olabanji-Oba and Chief (Hon) Frank  Ozue respectively revealed that besides the president, no fewer than 15 prominent Nigerians were recognised for their sterling qualities, accomplishment, excellence and selfless services towards their community, humanity and nation building through empowerment and contribution to peace, unity and socio-economic development. The award list according to her included Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President; Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the government of the Federation; Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and Barrister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FC...

The Association of Local Government Vice-chairmen of Nigeria, ALGOVIC has concluded arrangements to honour deserving Nigerians at its forthcoming national conference on November 28. Addressing newsmen in Abuja today, its National Chairman, Aarebinrin Honourable (Dr) Princess Folasade Olabanji-Oba said no fewer than 10 prominent Nigerians were recognised for their sterling qualities, accomplishment, excellence and selfless services towards their community, humanity and nation building through empowerment and contribution to peace, unity and socio-economic development. The award list according to her included Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President; Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the government of the Federation; Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and Barrister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Others are Governors Godwin Obaseki and Mohammed Bago of Edo and Niger States respectively, Senator Tokunbo Abiru and Alhaji Muhammed Idris, Hono...

The Federal Capital Territory FCT stakeholders under the auspices of FCT Non-Natives Forum has lamented the continued Marginalisation of FCT stakeholders in the area of political appointments.  In a press statement issued by the forum's General Secretarddy, Comrade Abdulwahab Ekekhide and made available to newsmen over the weekend, called for urgent attention to redress the marginalisation.  Comrade Ekekhide said that FCT Non-Natives Forum, a coalition of civil societies and community based groups, decided to draw the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to the continued marginalisation of FCT stakeholders in various appointments.  The General Secretary who said that so many appointments have been made so far, but only two persons have been appointed from FCT into federal level, a Minister and Special Assistant to the President, described the situation as disheartening and marginalisation of the people of FCT.  While appreciating Preside...

A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Hon. Gabriel Bravo Oluohu, has commended Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu for his remarkable performance as the state chief executive. Oluohu, a former Director of Organisation and Mobilisation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu for 2022 National Chairman Campaign Organisation made this known to  newsmen in Abuja today following his assessment of the Governor's first 100 days in office.  He said that through his "People First" mantra the Governor has recorded unprecedented achievements within his first 100 days. Counting the Governor's achievements,  Oluohu said that many things the governor has done within this 100 days include introduction of tuition-free for all indigenes of the state at both primary and secondary schools; payment of N10,000 increment for workers' salary in the state and restoration of Calabar to its former glory as a cleanest city. Other achievements dur...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice president Kashim Shettima over their victory at the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT). The chairman of the FCT APC Alhaji Abdulmalik Usman in a statement issued today, described the  Tribunal's ruling in favour of the two leaders as a triumph for democracy and the people of Nigeria.   Abdulmalik who added that the unanimous decision of the tribunal has clearly validated the people's will in Nigeria said that the verdict has further restored the confidence Nigerians have reposed in the judiciary and the hope for the subtenance of democracy in our country. While expressing happiness of the FCT APC leaders and members over this judgement, he enjoined the two leaders, President Tinubu and the Vice-president to continue in their giant strides to reposition and rebuild Nigeria in line with their Renewed Hope agenda they have promised Niger...

 As part of measures to further ensure women empowerment and job creation, Lelook Bag Academy in Lugbe Abuja has empowered about fifty women trained in the Academy. The beneficiaries were presented with certified certificate from the National Board for Technical Education, NABTEB after a six month training upon graduation from Lelook Bag Academy. Speaking during the presentation of the certificate at the premises of the Academy in Lugbe Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Academy, Mrs Chinwe Ezenwa said the move was to ensure professional recognition for the beneficiaries after undergoing skills acquisition in bag making and production. Mrs Ezenwa said they were also trained on basic accounting, packaging and labelling as well as good social conduct and behaviour among others that would enable them succeed in the business of bag making and other ventures. She explained that the NABTEB certificate is important for appropriate certification after graduating from Lel...

The cover story for this week edition of The Jagaban newsmagazine is on 10 Most Powerful APC Leaders In FCT . They are the APC tested and trusted politicians with grassroots support  that have helped built the party strong in FCT. And many other reports on the happenings in and around the country. So, this week edition is a must read for everyone. Book or subscribe for your copies now.

 By Simi Lawal By Idacha Jonathan The Federal Capital Territory, FCT All Progressives Congress, APC South East Forum has congratulated the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on his appointment as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Leader of the Forum, Lawrence Onuchukwu, in a statement, on Sunday, said the Abuja based political class of the southeast extractions are particularly excited and happy to receive Nyesom Wike as new FCT Minister, describing his appointment as a well deserved one. The Forum believed that Wike’s track record of leadership would benefit the FCT and transform the territory the way he did in Rivers State. The political class who described Wike as an achiever per excellent, believed that the minister would make a difference in the administration of FCT in all ramifications. The South East Forum also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Wike as the first southerner to ever served as FCT Minister, since 1976 when Mobolaji Ad...

The newly debuted Abuja based weekly newsmagazine, The Jagaban has said that Mallam Jibreel Muhammad Babangoshi has been engaged to write for the fast growing newsmagazine as its Senior Contributing Writer. In a statement issued on Saturday by the publisher/editor-in-chief of the media outfit, Chief Dayo Lawal disclosed that Babangoshi, would join other experienced and seasoned journalists on board to display his writing prowess and skill to report happenings in the political and socio-economic life of the country.. Babangoshi, a prolific writer was educated at Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa where he obtained his National Diploma in Business Administration and Management. He later obtained Diploma in Computer Studies at Zaihal Business School, Karu. To fulfil his much-desired interest to belong to a body of pen profession, he proceeded to International Institute of Journalism, Abuja to read Journalism and graduated with a Higher Diploma in Journalism. Babangoshi, a chieftain of the ruli...

Pesident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally submitted the list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The list submitted this afternoon by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila contains 28 nominees as the first badge of the list. - Abubakar Momoh - Ambassador Yusuf Miatama Tukur CON  - Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa - Barr. Hannatu Musawa  - Chief Uche Nnaji - Dr. Berta Edu - Dr. Dorris Aniche Uzoka  - H.E. David Umahi  - H.E. Nyesom Wike  - H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON  - H.E. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai  - Rt. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo  - Hon. Nkiru Onyeojiocha - Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo - Hon. Stella Okotette - Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye  - Mr. Bello Muhammad G. - Mr. Dele Alake  - Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN  - Mr. Muhammad Idris  - Mr. Olawale Edun - Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu  - Mrs Iman Suleiman Ibrahim - Professor Ali Pate  - Professor Joseph  - Senator Abubakar Kyari - Senator John Eno  - Senator...

Watch out for this week edition of The Jagaban newsmagazine today Wednesday, July 26. Book for your copies.  The cover story for this second edition is still on the insecurity challenges facing the country and this time around, we took on another volunteer groups, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN and reported on what his Commander General, Dr Usman Mohammad Jahun is doing to secure the neighborhood in Nigeria.  Inside the 24-page magazine, there is a report on the recent outbreak of Anthrax disease in Nigeria and a Nigerian Pharmacist and internationally recognised researcher, Ben Amodu said in an exclusive interview with the magazine that there was no cause for alarm as his Halamin herbal medicine has the capacity to cure the deadly disease.  On the front of the book page revealed account of the FCT Water Board's Giant Strides under its General Manager Engineer Tauheed Amusan. And many more other stories of interest on various issues on politics, economy, property and...

A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State has affirmed Chief Ukaegbu Ikechukwu Joseph as the Labour Party, LP Gubernatorial Candidate in 2023 Governorship Election in the State. Delivering judgement in the case in Owerri, Imo State, Justice B. O Quadri said the primary election that produced Chief Ukaegbu Ikechukwu Joseph on the 16th of April, 2023 was valid after considering the evidence before him. According to him, the primary election for the November 11, 2023 Governorship Election for the LP in Imo State was not held on the 15th of April, 2023 as claimed by the Plaintiff, Basil Maduka. He ruled that the Plaintiff was never an aspirant in the nomination process as he never participated in the Party's primary election. Therefore, Justice Quadri stated that the Plaintiff lacked the locus standing to Institute the case against the defendant. He therefore ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to publish the name of Chief Ukaegbu Ikechukwu Joseph as th...

A weekly publication, The Jagaban newsmagazine will make its maiden debut on Wednesday July 12, 2023.  The newsmagazine's publisher/editor-in-chief, Chief Dayo Lawal, said today in a statement. He said the move is in line with the vision of its publishing outfit, MainAnchor Ventures to provide a veritable news platform that will report happenings in and around Nigeria in an in-depth investigative and topical style devoid of sensation and bias in all areas of its economy, social and political life with experienced and seasoned journalists managing the publication. "It's interesting to inform you all that the debut of our newsmagazine, The Jagaban newsmagazine did not come easy, but as a result of teamwork and painstaking pursuit to join the media industry to contribute our quota to the effective dissemination of information and stand up for good governance in the country. "For the esteemed honour and credibility of the nation's leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ...

A weekly publication The Jagaban newsmagazine will make its debut on Monday, July 10, 2023.  The newsmagazine's publisher/editor-in-chief, Chief Dayo Lawal, said on Tuesday in a statement. He said the move is in line with the vision of its publishing company, MainAnchor Ventures to provide a veritable news platform that will report events and happenings in the country in an in-depth investigative and topical style devoid of sensation and bias. It will also serves its readers better and be an undisputable leader in the Nigerian media industry. "It is interesting to inform you all that the debut of our newsmagazine The Jagaban did not come easy but as a result of teamwork and painstaking pursuit to join the media industry to contribute our quota to the effective dissemination of information and stand up for good governance in the country. We promise that this our newsmagazine will become a widely read national news magazine that will serve it's audiences  timely information ...

The Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ojaja the II, the Ooni of Ife has called for constitutional recognition for the Nigerian Hunter and Forest Security Service, NHFSS. Oba Adeyeye  Ogunwusi made the cal when the Commander General of NHFSS, Amb. Joshua Osatimehin visited him in his palace in Ile Ife, Osun State. The Traditional Ruler who commended the efforts of the Commander General over the years in complimenting the activities of formal security Agencies in tackling insecurity in the country said giving constitutional recognition to NHFSS would go a long way in reducing banditry, kidnapping, boko haram, terrorism and other forms of security challenges confronting Nigeria. According to him, the activities of NHFSS in Osun State has helped in checkmating criminality most especially in forests around the State. He therefore promised his support to the Service through consultation with other traditional rulers in the State and top Government officials as well as pr...

 A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Hon. Sarki A. Jagaba, has felicitated with Muslims in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC on the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaking with newsmen on the occasion of Sallah in Abuja, Hon. Jagaba, a former Supervisory Councillor for Works and Housing during Abdullahi Adamu Candido's administration in AMAC, advised them to use the occasion in praying for a secured, prosperous and better Nigeria. He also stressed the need for them to pray for national peace and economic development and safe return of Nigerians who are on pilgrimage to Mecca  According to him, the task of repositioning Nigeria for greatness required the prayers and support of everyone irrespective of religion, tribe or political differences. Hon. Jagaba used the opportunity to call on President Bola Tinubu to consider FCT native for the ministerial slot he promised to give FCT for the first time. Adding t...

The National President of National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, NACHPN, Comrade Kabir Yahaya Ahmed    has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaking with newsmen on the occasion of Sallah in Abuja, Comrade Ahmed advised them to use the occasion in praying for a secured, prosperous and better Nigeria. He also stressed the need for them to pray for national peace and economic development and safe return of Nigerians who are on pilgrimage to Mecca  According to him, the task of repositioning Nigeria for greatness required the prayers and support of everyone irrespective of religion, tribe or political differences. Comrade Ahmed used the opportunity to call on President Bola Tinubu 's led administration to give priority to the revamping of Primary Healthcare Centres nationwide towards improving the wellbeing of Nigerians most especially at the grassroots. While expressing concern over the dilapidated...