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   By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, popularly known as _Danmodi_, is a Nigerian accountant and politician who currently serves as the Executive Governor of Jigawa State. Governor Umar Namadi is widely described by supporters as a leader by example — an altruistic personality, versatile politician, administrator, and intellectual. Many in Jigawa State see him as a prudent and transparent governor whose leadership style has won public admiration. Namadi is credited with making history through developmental strides and bridge-building. Supporters rank him among the best-performing governors, saying he is deepening stakeholder engagement and setting standards others should emulate. He has opened new frontiers, using projects and programmes to improve the quality of life of Jigawa residents. Umar Namadi is regarded as a leader who carries his people along. He is described as generous, highly principled, and passionate, with a strong belief i...

The Arewa Media Practitioners have nominated Hon. Samaila Abdullahi Yakawada, Chairman of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), as Chairman of the 8th Arewa Media Practitioners Lecture and Award for National Development. The event, tagged _Northern Security Dialogue_, will focus on the theme: _Insecurity, Banditry, and Terrorism in Northern Nigeria: Causes, Genesis, and Solutions_. According to the organizing committee, Yakawada’s leadership and insight are vital to the national conversation on peace and development in the region. The lecture is scheduled for Saturday, 16th May, 2026, at the Murtala Mohammed Library in Kano. The annual event brings together scholars, security experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to examine the root causes of insecurity in Northern Nigeria and propose actionable solutions. This year’s edition will also honour distinguished Nigerians who have contributed to national development. Comrade Musa Mohammed, National President of Arewa Me...

'The Legendary Kaduna Politician' By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  The history of Kaduna politics cannot be written without mentioning Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kaduna State. Described by supporters as a legendary grassroots politician, Sadiq Mamman Lagos is a former two-term Chairman of Kaduna North Local Government Area. For decades, he has been credited with contributing to political stability and development across Kaduna State. A political strategist with a strong following, he commands support across all 23 local government areas of the state. On several occasions, he has mediated disputes between politicians, intervening to reconcile parties and restore cordial relationships. He is known for uniting political actors within Kaduna. The one and only key defender of Governor Uba Sani’s administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.  He consistently responds to criticism and po...

If you were anywhere near Maitama last week, you didn’t just hear the engines, you felt them. The social media-dubbed “Masses 2026” wedding transformed the Transcorp Centre premises into what looked like a private paddock at the Monaco Grand Prix, thanks to the versatility of the state-of-the-art 5,000-seat facility. Nestled within the grounds of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja, the multi-billion-naira edifice is fast positioning Nigeria as a hub for high-level, high-volume Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) and it is living up to expectations. From custom G-Wagons to Ferraris and the latest Rolls-Royce Cullinans, with a guest list featuring some of the city’s most influential figures, it was the kind of spectacle only Abuja can pull off. But amid the roar of V8 engines, one thing became crystal clear: The Transcorp Centre is more than just a venue. It is a feat of engineering and hospitality. Hosting a luxurious wedding is one thing. Hosting one wh...

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Yobe State, Alhaji Umar Aji Suleiman, and two Local Government Chairmen from Yobe State have been recognized by the Arewa Media Practitioners for good governance.  The awards highlight outstanding contributions to local community development. Notable recipients include Hon. Bukar Adamu, Chairman of Damaturu LGA and Yobe State ALGON Chairman, and Hon. Salisu Muktari, Chairman of Potiskum LGA. Both the Permanent Secretary, Umar Aji — described as a “luminary of success” and an “administrator par excellence” — and the two local government chairmen were honored for good governance and development initiatives in recognition of their outstanding roles and contributions to the development of Yobe State. The awards were presented by the Arewa Media Practitioners to encourage grassroots development and focused leadership among northern leaders. According to Comrade Musa Mohammed, National President o...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed and Musa Abubakar  'Investigation conducted by teaming journalists has shown that significant achievements have been achieved in under the present administration of Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, the Medical Director, federal medical centre Nguru'. A team of journalists concerned with the development of public healthcare, particularly in the North visited the health institution in Nguru, Yobe state, were they assess the achievements made so far under the able leadership of Prof Hadiza Usman. The journalists in their survey discovered the performance of medical centre and also their Investigation revealed that FMC Nguru are among the best as healthcare providers in Yobe state and nigeria at large. Professor Hadiza Usman, since she assumed duty as the Medical Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Medical Centre Nguru, on November 18, 2022, the Centre has witnessed monumental and unprecedented development in various areas. She is a Pro...