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Prudence and Transparency: Kaduna State Joint Account Committee Approves ₦14.56 Billion April 2026 Allocation

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   By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  The Kaduna State Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC), chaired by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, met at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to review and approve allocations for April 2026. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, and the chairmen of all 23 local government councils in the state. According to the committee, the approved allocation demonstrates the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to transparency and prudent financial management under Governor Uba Sani. The process, officials said, is designed to ensure that all 23 local government areas have access to their statutory allocations for effective grassroots governance. Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, who oversees the ministry’s activities, said he is working to ensure that all local governments receive their allocations promptly and utilize the funds...

Kaduna APC Stakeholders Endorse Shehu Sani for Senate Ahead of 2027 Primaries

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By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone have endorsed former senator, Shehu Sani, as their preferred candidate ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced on Wednesday at a meeting attended by commissioners, local government chairmen, party executives and key political figures from the seven local government areas in the zone.  The gathering, which took place at the Uba Sani Support Group office in Malali, Kaduna, drew a large number of supporters and influential stakeholders within the state. Convener of the meeting and Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, said the endorsement followed extensive consultations among party leaders and stakeholders across the zone. He clarified that the APC remains open to all aspirants, stressing that the party is not restricting anyone from contesting the primaries. Howeve...

2027 WATCH: Supporter Touts Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud ‘Jarma Abakwa’ as Best Fit for Kaduna North Reps Seat

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By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud, popularly known as _Jarma Abakwa_, is eyeing the House of Representatives seat for Kaduna North Federal Constituency in 2027.  He is a philanthropist and emancipator of the less privileged who has devoted many years to assisting the masses. He has paid scholarships for students across Kaduna North Local Government Area, covering WAEC and NECO examination fees.  He has also secured admission for many students to further their education and facilitated job opportunities for youths in the Army, Navy, Police, and other agencies. Jarma has contributed immensely to Islamiyya schools and funded the repair of power transformers on several occasions. He is, in the view of his supporters, the right person to represent his people at the National Assembly for the progress and development of the constituency. His long-standing commitment to serving his people wholeheartedly, they argue, justifies his aspiration to repres...

Before the Verdict: Unraveling the Cracks in Nigeria’s High-Stakes Power Miinistry Trial

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By:  Cmrd. Jamil Bala Muhammad,  Public Analyst and Commentator        As Nigeria awaits judgment in the high profile trial of former Minister of Power,  Engr. Sale Mamman, the case has evolved into more than a routine corruption proceeding it has become a litmus test for evidentiary standards, prosecutorial depth, and public perception of justice. Over months of hearings, multiple reports across national media have painted a fragmented picture. However, when the courtroom record is examined holistically, a clearer narrative emerges one that raises critical questions about whether the prosecution has met the legal threshold required for conviction. At the center of the case is the alleged diversion of over ₦33 billion linked to the Mambilla-Zungeru power project. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) constructed its case around financial flows through multiple corporate accounts and a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-domiciled pr...

APC, Tinubu, and Uba Sani: Only Sadiq Mamman Lagos Has the Capacity and Experience to Deliver Kaduna in 2027

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By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, a seasoned Kaduna politician, is the one leader in the state with the capacity to deliver victory for the APC, President Bola Tinubu, and Governor Uba Sani in 2027.  His vast experience, past and present, speaks for itself. Many are aware of his commitment, sacrifice, confidence, strategy, and underground planning when it comes to winning elections. Mamman Lagos has a proven track record. He previously delivered Kaduna State for the PDP and Senator Ahmed Makarfi when he led the _Makarfi Mission 2003_ campaign organization. A renowned unifier and mobilizer, he headed the Contact and Mobilization Directorate of Senator Uba Sani’s campaign team in 2023.  He delivered his polling unit, his ward, his constituency, and his local government area, Kaduna North, with massive votes that contributed to Governor Uba Sani’s victory. He is widely regarded as the only commissioner in Kaduna with a support base of over on...

AWARDS GALORE: Sen. Uba Sani, 3 Governors, Others to Bag Arewa Media Practitioners Award at Northern Security Dialogue in Kano

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All is now set for the _Northern Security Dialogue_, the 8th Arewa Media Practitioners Lecture on Insecurity in Northern Nigeria, scheduled for Wednesday, 13th May, 2026, at the Murtala Mohammed Library in Kano, under the able leadership of Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi former Vice Chancellor Federal University Dutsinma. “Our primary aim is to address insecurity, banditry, and terrorism in Northern Nigeria: Causes, Genesis, and Solutions, and to encourage leaders in the region to promote the virtues of good governance. This is the only way to attain sustainable growth and development in the region,” said Comrade Musa Mohammed, National President of Arewa Media Practitioners. The event is expected to be a significant intellectual gathering, with scholars and experts presenting papers and offering valuable perspectives on addressing insecurity in Northern Nigeria. During the security dialogue, 16 Nigerians from the Northern region will be honoured. Leading the awardees ...

CG Dr. Goni, 4 Governors, Others to Receive Arewa Media Practitioners Award for National Development in Kano

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All is now set for the _Northern Security Dialogue_, the 8th Arewa Media Practitioners Lecture on Insecurity in Northern Nigeria, scheduled for Wednesday, 13th May, 2026, at the Murtala Mohammed Library in Kano, under the able leadership of Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi former Vice Chancellor Federal University Dutsinma. “Our primary aim is to address insecurity, banditry, and terrorism in Northern Nigeria: Causes, Genesis, and Solutions, and to encourage leaders in the region to promote the virtues of good governance. This is the only way to attain sustainable growth and development in the region,” said Comrade Musa Mohammed, National President of Arewa Media Practitioners. The event is expected to be a significant intellectual gathering, with scholars and experts presenting papers and offering valuable perspectives on addressing insecurity in Northern Nigeria. *16 Nigerians to be Honoured* During the security dialogue, 16 Nigerians from the Northern region will be h...