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The Arewa Media Practitioners {AMP} is set to host its 9th Lecture & Award for National Development. Theme: _"The Future of Northern Nigeria’s Democracy: Can the System Reform Itself or Must We Change It?"_   Sub-theme: _Our Fears for 2027 and the Role of Citizens in Reclaiming Power_ Key Issues for Discussion: 1. State of Democracy in Nigeria/North - Legislative independence, money politics, vote buying, Northern majority vs regional impact. 2. Electoral Integrity & 2027 Concerns - Voter suppression, intimidation, violence prevention, voter education. 3. Youth, Drugs & Political Manipulation - How politicians exploit youth with drugs/money while shielding their own children abroad. 4. Accountability & Reform Pathways - Checking executive/legislative abuse, citizen oversight, debate on reform vs structural change. 5. Role of Media & Civil Society - Countering misinformation, watchdog role, promoting transparency. Event Details:  Date: 15th ...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight As the 2027 general elections approach at full speed, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing serious challenges. The party has lost members and its popularity has declined. Several aggrieved members and supporters have left, while insecurity, economic hardship, and the high cost of living have eroded public confidence in the APC. There is also a rift among APC stakeholders across Kaduna State. However, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos — a renowned political strategist and grassroots mobilizer in Kaduna — has made frantic efforts to unify the party. Mamman Lagos has done what many others could not. He has reconciled warring party stakeholders, and brought back a significant number of aggrieved members who had earlier dumped the party.  Even those who previously vowed never to vote for the APC are now expressing renewed hope because of Sadiq Mamman Lagos’ interventions. Many beneficiaries of his welfare initiatives have testified to...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  *KADUNA* – With the 2027 general elections approaching, the All Progressives Congress (APC) must address declining public confidence and internal rifts in Kaduna State, according to political commentator Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight. In a statement issued on Monday, Moonlight said the ruling party has “lost members and popularity,” citing insecurity, economic hardship, and the high cost of living as factors eroding voter trust. He added that several aggrieved members and supporters have left the party. “There's also a stand-off among APC stakeholders across Kaduna State,” Moonlight said. He, however, credited Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, a Kaduna-based politician, with efforts to unify the party. According to Moonlight, Lagos has reconciled warring party stakeholders and persuaded “a significant number of aggrieved members” who had previously left to return to the APC. “Even those who previously vowed not to vote for the APC are now ex...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  'A serious criminal claim' A video allegedly showing Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Mamadi, Special Adviser on Political Matters to Gov Uba Sani & Coordinator, Kaduna Reknow Hope for Tinubu 2027, is circulating online.  In the clip, he is heard saying the phrase “We Wrote Election Results… Not Once, Not Twice” in reference to Igabi LGA, Kaduna State. The clip has sparked public reactions with citizens calling for: 1. Verification of the video’s authenticity and full context  2. Official response from Hon. Mamadi and Kaduna State Government  3. Investigation by INEC and security agencies if any provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 were breached Until investigations are concluded, the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” applies. Accountability and due process must go together for democracy to work.

_By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight_ In Nigerian politics, the term “political mafia” and “game changer” often describes a behind-the-scenes strategist or godfather who reshapes the political landscape. It refers to the network of power brokers and financiers who influence electoral outcomes, appointments, and resource distribution. In Kaduna State, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos has emerged as one of those key figures within the political establishment. *A Grassroots Power Broker*   Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos is widely regarded as a grassroots politician who connects directly with the people. He relies on clientelism, patronage, strategic alliances, and consistent outreach—especially to the needy—to build loyalty and support across Kaduna State.   Rather than relying solely on the old political structure, he has mobilized the grassroots and forced the traditional establishment to adjust its approach. His style of politics has introduced new dynamics into Kaduna’s ...

The Arewa Media Practitioners (AMP) held a Northern Security Dialogue and Award Presentation in Kano on Wednesday, 13th May 2026, at the Murtala Mohammed Library. The event focused on the theme: _“Insecurity, Banditry and Terrorism in Northern Nigeria: Causes, Genesis and Solutions.”_ Delivering the keynote lecture on behalf of the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni, was CP Jimo Oladosu. He thanked the AMP leadership for consistently using their platforms to champion development in Northern Nigeria. On the Security Crisis in National Parks  Speaking as a manager of some of Northern Nigeria’s strategic landscapes, Oladosu said parks have become hideouts, transit routes, and operational bases for bandits, kidnappers, and terrorist elements.  He cited the sprawling Savannah of Kainji Lake National Park, the mountainous terrain of Gashaka Gumti, and the delicate ecosystems of the Chad Basin as examples. He identified the causes of i...