LIBERATION

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...

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...

  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 caus...

   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...

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...

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...

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...

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...