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“North holds solution to Nigeria’s problems” — Peter Obi

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Peter Obi on North

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s problems can be solved from the northern region. Addressing a cross-section of Northern Nigeria leaders under the umbrella of the National Political Consultative Group, Obi said that Northern Nigeria is the future huge asset of the country. The former Anambra State governor told the northerners, which included former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, that the issue of crimes and insecurity in the North is a consequence of poverty. According to him, the region must invest in education because…

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Tinubu’s 2027 endorsement sparks Northern backlash over governance, regionalism

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Baba Ahmed

…Baba-Ahmed, Naja’atu Moh’d speak out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent endorsement for a second term in 2027 by North-West All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders has drawn sharp criticism from notable northern political figures, who accuse the administration of neglecting the region’s suffering population and fostering regional favoritism. Recall that at a recent gathering in Kaduna, the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, moved a Motion endorsing Tinubu for re-election, which was seconded by Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris.  The endorsement was accompanied by a ‘vote of confidence’…

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Collapsing Economy: “North facing serious challenges, looming danger ahead” – Dr. Usman Bugaje warns

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Bugaje on North

Elder statesman, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has raised concern over the worsening condition of Northern Nigeria, stressing that poverty, insecurity and corruption may push the region towards collapse, urging collective efforts to prevent further decline. Dr. Bugaje made these remarks at the ‘Arewa Movement for Good Governance Conference”, themed: “The North and the Dangers Looming on the Horizon: The Need for a New Conversation and a New Narrative”, which took place yesterday in Kaduna. According to Dr. Bugaje, nearly 60% of tertiary institution students cannot return due to unaffordable tuition and…

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You cant abandon Tinubus Govt to zones who didnt vote for him Shehu Sani tells North

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Shehu Sani tells North

Renowned activist and former senator representing Kaduna-South, Shehu Sani, has urged the North not to abandon President Bola Tinubus administration. Sanis statement, contained in a video, followed the Norths opposition to Tinubus tax reforms Bills currently before the 10th National Assembly. said: “They should not leave the government to others who did not vote for it”. This is even as the ex-lawmaker urged the North to support positive reforms by the Tinubu administration. Recall that the tax reform Bills initiated by Tinubus administration have attracted criticism in several parts of…

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Tax reform, opportunity for North to be innovative – Arewa Think-Tank

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Arewa Think Tank

One of the notable Northern groups, Arewa Think Tank (ATT), has said that the proposed tax reform by the President Bola Tinubu administration is an opportunity for the North to be creative and innovative in exploiting mineral resources in the region for the benefit of the people. Recall that northern governors, traditional rulers, and Northern Elders Forum rejected the proposed tax reform Bills, saying they were not in the interest of the nation and the region in particular. Also, Governor Babagana Zulum, of Borno State, recently criticizmsed the tax reform…

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Self-determination: “North must prepare for possible separation” - Wazirin Katsina, Prof. Lugga

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Wazirin Katsina, Prof. Lugga

Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga, the 5th Wazirin Katsina, has called on the northern region of Nigeria to unite and prepare for self-determination, much like their southern counterparts. Speaking at a community engagement event organised by the Coalition of Northern Group (CNG) in Katsina, Lugga stressed the need for northerners to brace themselves for the possibility of separation from Nigeria, reflecting on the persistent calls for secession from the South. Lugga lamented the lack of unity among northerners in defending their rights, contrasting it with the determination of groups like the…

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Northern groups, Atiku slam Tinubu over alleged lopsided appointments

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Atiku Arewa slams Asiwaju

Some Northern groups have criticised President Bola Tinubu for the recent appointments of heads of security agencies, alleging that the Southwest dominates the positions. In the same vein, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who ran against Tinubu during the 2023 election, also criticised the appointments, stating that they abuse the provisions of the constitution and promote separatism. Recall that last week, Tinubu approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The new appointments follow the resignation of the previous…

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2027: “Why North doesnt want Tinubu re-elected” – Arewa groups

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Arewa groups on 2027

Several prominent northern political figures and groups have expressed deep dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubus administration, accusing him of neglecting northern interests and mistreating the politicians whose support helped him rise to power. According to the northern leaders, these grievances range from concerns about governance and security to the perception that Tinubu has favored the Yoruba ethnic group in major government appointments at the expense of northern representation. They pointed to the concentration of key positions, such as the Petroleum Minister, Finance Minister, Chief Justice of Nigeria, and others, in…

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Booting of Northern Traditional Institutions, Dereliction of Duties by the Leaders and Security Implications for the Regio,

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar III

By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir The Northern States of Nigeria, especially the North West geopolitical area is today a war zone with citizens mown down in cold blood in hundreds and villages sacked at will with residents daily kidnapped for ransom and many more sold into captivity and slavery. All are not unconnected with near absence of good governance. With each transition since return to democracy or civil rule, the situation gets worse especially in the last 17 years. Sadly, the Northern Governors seem almost bereaved of ideas on how to…

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“Its terrible mistake to assume North can be marginalised” Northern Elders Forum

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Northern Elders

The Northern Elders Forum, (NEF), has affirmed that the rest of the country will make a terrible mistake if it assumes that the current challenges around security and weak economy have turned the North into marginalised elements in the scheme of things in Nigeria. Spokesman of the Forum, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, stated this while delivering a speech at an induction ceremony at Zazzau School of Health Technology, Zaria, in Kaduna State. He said the North would continue to play a significant role in the affairs of the nation; would remember those who…

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