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HAWUL APC STAKEHOLDERS FORUM.OUR STAND.Zulum: Southern Borno And The Fallacy By Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum.

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HAWUL APC STAKEHOLDERS FORUM.
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Zulum: Southern Borno And The Fallacy By Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum.

The recent unsubstantiated and ill-considered remarks by Ishaya Malgwi and Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum, alleging that Southern Borno has been marginalised under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, are both regrettable and unfounded.
It appears evident that Mr Malgwi and his cohorts have, for some time, lost touch with the realities and developments within their constituency.

Contrary to their claims, Southern Borno has experienced unprecedented transformation in infrastructure, education, and healthcare during the six years of Governor Zulum’s administration.
In Biu Local Government Area, a number of significant projects have been successfully completed, including:

The complete overhaul and upgrade of Biu General Hospital to a specialist status, construction and commissioning of a world-class Eye and Dental Hospital, construction of mega schools in Miringa and Buratai, as well as the Biu Community School for Higher Islamic Studies, renovation and modernisation of the College of Education, Waka Biu.
Numerous other schools have been built or renovated across the area.
In terms of road infrastructure, the Zulum administration has completed key projects including the Waka–Biu Road, Baba Nakori Road, and Birma Jugol Road.
Similarly, in Hawul Local Government, numerous schools have been upgraded. These include: Government Secondary School, Sakwa, Community School, Ngwa.

Government Day Secondary Schools in Marama, Shaffa, Tashan Alade, Kwajjafa, and Kukurupu, including hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, a new General Hospital is under construction in Shaffa, alongside the establishment of Primary Healthcare Centres in Kwaya Bura and other communities.
In Bayo Local Government, notable developments include:
The construction of a new Technical School in Wuyo, renovation of schools in Briyel, Jauro Garga, and Fikahyel, construction of a new Local Government Secretariat and Government Lodge. Renovation and construction of the General Hospital in Briyel, along with Primary Healthcare Centres across various wards.

While in Shani Local Government, educational and health facilities have equally been improved in Kubo, Gasi, Walama, Shani Central, Bargu, and other wards.

These achievements represent only a fraction of the numerous developmental initiatives undertaken across Southern Borno. The scope of work is so extensive that listing every single project would be difficult without unintentionally omitting some.
On political inclussion, Governor Zulum’s administration has also ensured strong political inclusion of Southern Borno in governance. Notably:

Power has been formally transmitted to the Deputy Governor, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur, on three separate occasions—a first in the history of Borno State.

Key ministries such as Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement; Health; Transport; and Energy are headed by individuals from Southern Borno.

Under Governor Zulum’s leadership, the State Chairman of the ruling party also hails from Southern Borno—a significant milestone in the region’s political history.

Given these facts, Mr Malgwi’s abd indeed Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum’s remarks can only be described as either misinformed or intentionally misleading.
It is particularly surprising that Mr Malgwi, who recently invited Governor Zulum to an event organised by the same Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum, to honour sons and daughters of Southern Borno—and indeed, to recognise the Governor himself for his contributions to the region—has now reversed their stance with baseless allegations.

As elections approach, such tactics are not uncommon. However, the people of Southern Borno are fully aware of the developmental strides achieved under the leadership of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and his Deputy, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur. Their commitment and contributions to the growth and progress of the region are deeply appreciated by the vast majority.
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HAWUL APC STAKEHOLDERS FORUM

The recent unsubstantiated and ill-considered remarks by Ishaya Malgwi and Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum, alleging that Southern Borno has been marginalised under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, are both regrettable and unfounded.
It appears evident that Mr Malgwi and his cohorts have, for some time, lost touch with the realities and developments within their constituency.

Contrary to their claims, Southern Borno has experienced unprecedented transformation in infrastructure, education, and healthcare during the six years of Governor Zulum’s administration.
In Biu Local Government Area, a number of significant projects have been successfully completed, including:

The complete overhaul and upgrade of Biu General Hospital to a specialist status, construction and commissioning of a world-class Eye and Dental Hospital, construction of mega schools in Miringa and Buratai, as well as the Biu Community School for Higher Islamic Studies, renovation and modernisation of the College of Education, Waka Biu.
Numerous other schools have been built or renovated across the area.
In terms of road infrastructure, the Zulum administration has completed key projects including the Waka–Biu Road, Baba Nakori Road, and Birma Jugol Road.
Similarly, in Hawul Local Government, numerous schools have been upgraded. These include: Government Secondary School, Sakwa, Community School, Ngwa.

Government Day Secondary Schools in Marama, Shaffa, Tashan Alade, Kwajjafa, and Kukurupu, including hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, a new General Hospital is under construction in Shaffa, alongside the establishment of Primary Healthcare Centres in Kwaya Bura and other communities.
In Bayo Local Government, notable developments include:
The construction of a new Technical School in Wuyo, renovation of schools in Briyel, Jauro Garga, and Fikahyel, construction of a new Local Government Secretariat and Government Lodge. Renovation and construction of the General Hospital in Briyel, along with Primary Healthcare Centres across various wards.

While in Shani Local Government, educational and health facilities have equally been improved in Kubo, Gasi, Walama, Shani Central, Bargu, and other wards.

These achievements represent only a fraction of the numerous developmental initiatives undertaken across Southern Borno. The scope of work is so extensive that listing every single project would be difficult without unintentionally omitting some.
On political inclussion, Governor Zulum’s administration has also ensured strong political inclusion of Southern Borno in governance. Notably:

Power has been formally transmitted to the Deputy Governor, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur, on three separate occasions—a first in the history of Borno State.

Key ministries such as Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement; Health; Transport; and Energy are headed by individuals from Southern Borno.

Under Governor Zulum’s leadership, the State Chairman of the ruling party also hails from Southern Borno—a significant milestone in the region’s political history.

Given these facts, Mr Malgwi’s abd indeed Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum’s remarks can only be described as either misinformed or intentionally misleading.
It is particularly surprising that Mr Malgwi, who recently invited Governor Zulum to an event organised by the same Southern Borno Stakeholders Forum, to honour sons and daughters of Southern Borno—and indeed, to recognise the Governor himself for his contributions to the region—has now reversed their stance with baseless allegations.

As elections approach, such tactics are not uncommon. However, the people of Southern Borno are fully aware of the developmental strides achieved under the leadership of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and his Deputy, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur. Their commitment and contributions to the growth and progress of the region are deeply appreciated by the vast majority.
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‘Ombugadu Is a Brand, Not a Title’ — PDP Chieftain

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By Emmanuel Kuza

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Abuga Ovie, has described the name Ombugadu as a political brand, saying the popularity and wide acceptance of the name have made David Emmanuel Ombugadu a major force in the state’s political landscape.

Ovie, who stated this in an interview on Tuesday, said what started as opposition from some of Ombugadu’s biological brothers and people he described as fathers and uncles who betrayed him for personal political interests had now assumed a wider dimension, with political parties allegedly joining the battle against him.

According to him, the latest development was an attempt to undermine the political value of the Ombugadu name by presenting another person with the same surname, describing it as an indication of how far some political actors were prepared to go to weaken the PDP governorship candidate.

“Ombugadu is a brand, not a title. The people are not fools. They know their own. You cannot simply bring another person bearing the same name and expect the people to forget the political identity that Ombugadu has built over the years,” he said.

He further alleged that a former governor was working to introduce a political associate who had served as Accountant-General of Nasarawa State into the political equation, with the alleged objective of destabilising the PDP and weakening its chances by ensuring that the party fields a less competitive candidate in 2027.

“The plan, as we understand it, is to destabilise the PDP and make sure the party presents a weak candidate, thereby creating an advantage for the former governor’s preferred candidate. But all those efforts have proved abortive because the national leadership of the PDP stood its ground and refused to lose its best bet for the 2027 governorship election,” Ovie said.

The PDP chieftain said the resolve of the national leadership to retain Ombugadu had demonstrated the confidence the party had in his capacity to win the governorship election, despite what he described as attempts by some political actors to frustrate his ambition.

Ovie urged political parties and their leaders to resolve their internal differences instead of concentrating their efforts on Ombugadu, whom he compared to David in the Bible, saying he remained focused despite betrayal and opposition from those close to him.

“Ombugadu is like David in the Bible. Even when his brothers forsook him, he remained focused. Today, despite the people who have betrayed him, he remains focused and has a blueprint that can rescue Nasarawa State,” he said.

He said political parties should concentrate on presenting their programmes and convincing voters about how they intend to address the challenges confronting the state rather than expending their energy on attempts to stop Ombugadu.

“Political parties should fix their problems instead of wasting their strength fighting Ombugadu. Let everybody bring their blueprint before the people and explain what they intend to do for Nasarawa State,” he said.

Ovie maintained that the 2027 election should be about ideas, competence and the future of Nasarawa State, rather than attempts to manipulate political structures or undermine individuals perceived to enjoy strong grassroots support.

He urged the people of the state, particularly the Eggon community, to remain politically vigilant and resist what he described as efforts to make them settle for less, insisting that voters would ultimately determine who enjoys their confidence at the polls.
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200 widows benefit from empowerment outreach in Plateau

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 Two hundred widows from communities across Langtang North Central State Constituency of Plateau State have benefited from an empowerment outreach organised by Gimbiya Gani Nandir Lar under the Jagoran Talakawa movement.

The outreach, held at Pilgani in Langtang North Local Government Area, was aimed at supporting vulnerable women and drawing attention to the challenges faced by widows, particularly those struggling to provide food, pay school fees and meet other basic needs for their families.

The organiser, Nandir Lar, who is the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Langtang North Central State Constituency, said the gesture was motivated by compassion and concern for vulnerable members of the society.

She stressed that the outreach was not a political programme but an expression of love and support for humanity.

Nandir Lar said: “The plight of widows may not always make headlines, but their struggles are real, painful and deserving of our collective attention.

“This is simply an expression of compassion and love for humanity. It is not a political programme.

“Our constituency is home to people with diverse needs, including mothers, widows and young people who are seeking opportunities to improve their lives.”

Former Provost of the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Amos Chirfat, commended the initiative, saying it had brought smiles to the faces of vulnerable women in the constituency.

Minority Leader of the Langtang North Legislative Council, Dirya Sheni, also commended Nandir Lar for supporting widows and other vulnerable members of the community.

At the end of the outreach, each of the 200 beneficiaries received a 10-kilogramme bag of corn flour, seasoning and N10,000 cash

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SCUML, REDAN Strengthen Collaboration on Anti -Money Laundering Compliance

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By Francis Wilfred 

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), and the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) have expressed commitment to ensure a full compliance with the Anti Money Laundering/Counter Finance on Terrorism/Counter Proliferation Financing, (AML/CFT/CPF) laws within the Nigeria’s real estate sector.

They made the resolve during a stakeholders’ engagement held on Thursday, September 10, 2026

The engagement focused on Mutual Evaluation readiness, risk-based supervision, beneficial ownership transparency, customer due diligence, internal controls and stronger collaboration between SCUML and the real estate sector.

Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Ibinabo Amachree, speaking on behalf of SCUML highlighted the strategic role of real estate operators in protecting the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system, particularly given the sector’s vulnerability to money laundering and other financial crime risks.

Amachree encouraged REDAN members to move beyond registration to ensure that compliance is embedded in their day-to-day operations. He mentioned the areas to include: understanding institutional risks, knowing customers and beneficial owners, identifying politically exposed persons, conducting appropriate sanctions screening, maintaining effective internal controls and meeting applicable reporting obligations

He, therefore, reaffirmed readiness to working closely with REDAN and other stakeholders to improve compliance, build capacity and promote a stronger culture of accountability across the real estate sector

“The message is clear: effective compliance is not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it is about protecting businesses, strengthening the real estate sector and safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system”, she said.

In his remarks, the Chairman of REDAN, Lagos state, Mr Tony Kolawole pledged readiness to partner with SCUML in ensuring compliance with AML/CFT/CPF in the real estate sector to uphold financial integrity.

The engagement also provided an opportunity for REDAN members to share practical regulatory and operational challenges affecting the sector, reinforcing the importance of continuous dialogue between regulators and industry stakeholders.

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