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18/03/2023

Two Pulling Units Destroyed and people chased and not allowed to vote by APC thugs In Gudi!!

18/03/2023

Situation report, they are destroying and chasing people always from there polling unit because PDP are winning in Gudi!

14/03/2023

APC Support Group Dumps Governor Sule, Declares Support For NNPP's Maidoya
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A support group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa West of Nasarawa State has dumped Governor Abdullahi Sule and declared support for the gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).

The group known as APC Progressive Youths made this known on Tuesday in a statement issued by its leader, Murtala Isa Alhassan following a crucial meeting held on Monday March 13 in Keffi.

Alhassan accused Governor Sule who is seeking a second term of marginalizing western zone in the implementation of capital projects.

“This situation is more pronounced in Karu, Kokona and Toto LGs where there is nothing tangible to show that there is any government presence,” he lamented.

The decision he added was as a result of careful consideration of the issues that are bedeviling the state and who is better poised to bring the state back on track.

Meanwhile, major opposition parties in the State are in talks to form alliance and wrest power from the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in the gubernatorial election scheduled for March 18.

14/03/2023

Number Of First Class Chiefs Now 23 As State Govt Upgrades Status Of Osu Agwada
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The status of the Osu Agwada has been upgraded to first-class, increasing the number of first-class chiefs in Nasarawa State to twenty-three.

The stool being occupied by HRH Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Obagu, until the upgrade by the state government was of a second-class status.

A son of the now first-class monarch, Abdul Kaika Obagu, confirmed the upgrade in a statement on Facebook and urged his dad to brace up to the challenge of the added responsibility.

With this, Kokona LGA of the State now has two first-class chiefs with Garaku-based Abaga Toni.

The other first-class chiefs include Emir of Nasarawa, Andoma of Doma, Esu Karu, Aren Eggon, Gomo Babye, Chun Mada, Gom Mama, Emir of Awe, Odyong Nyankpa and Emir of Azara.

“Ohimege Opanda, Emir of Lafia, Oriye Rindre, Emir of Karshi, Osana of Keana, Emir of Keffi, Sarkin Loko, Osu Ajiri, Osuko of Obi, Sangarin Kwandere and the Zhe Migili of the Migili ethnic group.”

Meanwhile, efforts to reach the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftancy Affairs and Community Development proved abortive at press time.

14/03/2023

Accept Old Naira Notes, Governor Sule Appeals To Nasarawa Residents
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Governor Abdullahi Sule has appealed to residents of Nasarawa State to accept the old ₦‎500 and ₦‎1,000 banknotes, following directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

He made the call shortly after a closed door meeting with bank managers at the Government House, Lafia on Tuesday.

According to him, the meeting was prompted by the statement issued by the CBN, directing banks to accept and disburse the old ₦‎500 and ₦‎1000 banknotes, in line with the judgment of the Supreme Court.

Governor Sule said his administration became worried following the loses suffered by farmers in the state, who couldn't transport their produce to the market because of the prevailing scarcity of cash.

On whether the banks operating in the state have sufficient old ₦‎500 and ₦‎1,000 banknotes to disburse, Governor Sule said it's too early to ascertain that, but that people should begin to accept the available old naira notes which are still legal tender till December this year.

“I am using this opportunity to call on the people, because people are not sure, they are thinking it's fake news.

“Now that we have called the banks and the banks have assured that the instruction came from the central bank, I am calling on our people in Nasarawa State to continue to accept the old notes because they are still legal tender and valid until December this year,” he stated.

The Governor added that he met with the bank managers in order to find out whether they have sufficient old ₦‎500 and ₦‎1,000 banknotes to circulate, in a bid to alleviate the suffering of the people who mostly spend the night at bank premises.

14/03/2023

OPINION: Reasons Why Governor Sule Deserves To Be Re-Elected

By Ali Abare
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It's generally agreed that politics and governance are about resource mobilization and equitable distribution. The essence of governance is not political vendetta or a desire to make a point, but to drive development for the benefit of all.

As far as the essence of governance and even politics is concerned, the people of Nasarawa State don't need to look any further, especially with Governor Abdullahi Sule at the helm of affairs of the state.

What are the actual resources that are available to Nasarawa State? Before 2019, Nasarawa State has always been categorized as a civil service state. Previous governments have been forced to limit their ability to deliver dividends of democracy within this derogatory label which connotes dependence and liability. It has always depended upon and look forward to the monthly federation allocation from Abuja. That has been the only resources that the entire development aspirations of the state rested upon. Even at that, recurrent expenditure, especially payment of workers salary, usually takes a huge chunk from this, leaving virtually nothing for physical development.

In the recent past, Nasarawa State was ranked 33rd out of the 36 states of the country in terms of the federation allocation, being among the states receiving the least from the federal government. This has constituted a stumbling block towards meeting the development aspirations of the state.

Before his assumption of office in 2019, Governor Sule, aware of the bleak economic fortune of the state, commissioned a world class consultancy firm to undertake a comprehensive review of the economy of the state, its potentials, challenges and how these can be effectively addressed. The outcome of this endeavour, led to the berthing of the Nasarawa State Development Strategy (NEDS), a document that is serving as a blueprint for the Engineer Sule administration, for a new Nasarawa State

13/03/2023

Old ₦‎200, ₦‎500, ₦‎1,000 Banknotes Remain Legal Tender -CBN

13/03/2023

'Let Your Conscience Judge You As You Go To Vote', Akabe To Christian Youths
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“If I should agree that all of you here will vote for Engineer Sule/Dr. Akabe, I am fooling myself.

“But, as you go to vote, let your conscience judge you to remember the good works Governor Abdullahi Sule is doing for Nasarawa State.” -Dr. Emmanuel Akabe At Audience With Nasarawa YOWICAN Leadership

13/03/2023

“We have invested hugely in security to ensure that farmers and herders go about their economic activities without any fear of being attacked.” -Governor Sule

12/03/2023

“We'll give Local government free hands to operate so as to bring rapid development to the hinterlands.” -Maidoya

12/03/2023

Governor Sule Is God Sent, Deserves Second Term -Aide
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Governor Abdullahi Sule has been described as a God sent to redeem the lost glory of Nasarawa State.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mobilization and Empowerment, Hon. Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim made this known during an interview on privately owned Maloney FM, Keffi, recently.

According to him, Nasarawa State was fortunate to have a leader like Governor Sule at the helm of affairs.

Jibril said the Governor had delivered excellently on the job, therefore deserves a second term in order to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people.

The aide commended Governor Sule for prioritizing security of lives and property, human capital development and infrastructures among others which had made the state a top investment hub.

He pledged to work assiduously with associates across the State in order to ensure victory in the gubernatorial election scheduled for March 18, 2023.

The Special Adviser however tasked people of the State on peaceful coexistence and support to the present administration in order to deliver on its lofty objective of exceeding all expectations.

12/03/2023

SDP Will Take Over Nasarawa From Failed APC -Mustapha
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“You see when it comes to the state elections, sometimes it changes from the National Assembly elections.

“Even the turn out of the elections what we are expecting to see this time around will be double of the past elections because people actually prefer to come out more in the state elections because it is more closer to them than the national elections.

“I assured you we have already done our home work. SDP being a new party in Nasarawa State has already proven that people could identify with it and cast votes for the party.

“And I am not new to the system, I was candidate in 2019 with the APM and today all of us decided to move to SDP. That is to say the wind of power has already been blown. I assure you we will take over Nasarawa.” -Mustapha

11/03/2023

“No good policies on education for the younger generation in Nasarawa State.” -Maidoya

11/03/2023

NSUK To Commence MBBS Programme Next Academic Session, Says VC

11/03/2023

Engineering Faculty, Two Health Programmes To Commence Academic Activities This Session, Says NSUK VC
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The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) Professor Suleiman Bala Mohammed, has given the assurance that the Faculty of Engineering, Gudi Campus and two programmes from the College of Health and Medical Sciences will commence academic activities this session.

Mohammed gave the assurance on Thursday while speaking at a reception organized by the staff of the Vice-Chancellor's Office to commemorate his 60th birthday.

Professor Suleiman also said that coming on stream this academic session from the College of Health and Medical Sciences is Community Health and Health Information Sciences programmes while the MBBS program will commence from the next academic session.

The Vice-Chancellor added that work at the Gudi campus has reached an advanced stage while Basic Resource Verification for the programs by their respective regulatory bodies will be concluded within the shortest possible time.

11/03/2023

“NNPP will boost skills acquisition among youths through the establishment of science and technical colleges in every local government area of Nasarawa State ” -Maidoya

11/03/2023

NNPP Will Give LG Full Autonomy In Nasarawa, Says Maidoya

11/03/2023

17 Years After Child Rights Law Adoption, Nasarawa Gets Family Court
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Nasarawa State government has established a family court to mitigate the high rate of abuses and violations involving women and children.

The state government also signed the Rule/Practice Direction 2023 for the full commencement of the first family court practice in the country.

The state Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu, signed the Rules and Practice Direction 2023 on Thursday in Lafia, the state capital.

The development came 17 years after the domestication of child rights law in the state.

LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the Child Rights Act was passed by the federal government in 2003 and domesticated in Nasarawa in 2005.

Credit: Leadership

10/03/2023

AEDC customers, Take Note!

10/03/2023

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule receives in audience, Alago APC Christian Like minds, who were at the Government House to expressed their support to the Governor's re-election bid.

Friday, 10th March, 2023.

10/03/2023

We'll Not Rest Until Governor Sule Is Re-Elected, Says APC Nat'l Chair
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“There is no one else we should be voting for except Governor Sule, so he can come back and complete his remaining four years’ tenure before we vote in someone else.

“Now the election has been shifted to March 18. In spite of this, there is no rest till we complete the exercise and Governor Sule is pronounced as winner and Governor-elect.” -Senator Abdullahi Adamu, APC Nat'l Chairman

10/03/2023

“I have no doubt that Governor Sule is coming for the second term.” -Sani Otto, Nasarawa LG Chairman

08/03/2023

“When politicians have nothing to offer, they resort to tribalism and religion because those two are the best way to divide people.” -Maitama Sule

08/03/2023

Nasarawa Truly Needs A Change Of Govt For Betterment Of Citizens -Maidoya

08/03/2023

“Pregnant mothers and aged people will receive free medical treatment if elected as Governor.” -Maidoya

08/03/2023

Support Groups Threatens To Drag Maidoya To Court If He Steps Down For Any Candidate
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The gubernatorial candidate of the opposition New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Yakubu Maidoya has been threatened with lawsuit if he steps down for any opponent as pressure continue to mounts.

Two grassroots support groups, the Maidoya Door-To-Door Campaign Team and Nasara Youth Development Association, gave the warning on Wednesday in a joint statement signed by its Convener, Shammasu Musa Dantsoho.

Dantsoho said they see the opposition candidate as the last hope to rescue Nasarawa State from the misrule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We don't want a religious bigot running the affairs of the state anymore, we want a true Democrat.

“We see the future of better Nasarawa State on your hands and we also see your readiness to rebuild the youths and women in order to make our State better.

“We want free and compulsory basic education in the State,” the statement reads further.

It would recall that some key stakeholders had recently approached the opposition candidate to step down for Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who is seeking second term.

Similarly, rumours making the rounds on social media claimed he had stepped down for Governor Sule.

Reacting however, Maidoya debunked the claim as fake news and expressed confidence of emerging as Nasarawa State’s next governor.

07/03/2023

Oko Emerges New Nasarawa NLC Chairman
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Comrade Ismaila Ayuba Oko has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State.

He was elected during the 6th Quadrennial State Delegate Conference held at the Ibrahim Abacha Youth Centre, Lafia on Tuesday March 07, 2023.

Other new officials include Simon Yakubu, 1st Vice Chairman; Dinah Samuel elected as 2nd Vice Chairman.

Comrade Ishaka Mohammed Isa was elected as Treasurer, Oyishoma Osegba Joshua, Auditor I; Comrade Aliyu Bawa, Auditor II; Comrade Bilkisu S. Sallau, Ex-officio and Comrade Anna Ambi Engom elected as Ex-officio II.

07/03/2023

And now Exceeding All Expectations!!

07/03/2023

APC Has Failed In Demonstrating Good Governance, Integrity -NNPP
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The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) says its gubernatorial candidate, Abdullahi Maidoya, remains the party flag-bearer in Nasarawa State.

The Director-General of the NNPP Campaign Council, Barrister Innocent Lagi, stated this during a press conference in Lafia, the state capital.

“I want to use this medium to inform our people that Abdullahi Maidoya Yakubu is still in the race come March 11 governorship election.

“It appears to us that the ruling party and its candidate are afraid of our candidate,” he stated.

He advised people of the state to disregard insinuations on the social media and rumours making the rounds that the NNPP gubernatorial candidate had stepped down for Governor Sule, who is seeking a re-election, stressing that story was fake.

He explained that Maidoya and the party were not in negotiations with the APC governorship candidate, adding that the NNPP was not interested in any agreement, as the party is fully ready to go to the polls on Saturday.

Barrister Lagi, however, advised party supporters and the public to come out en masse to vote for Abdullahi Yakubu Maidoya, saying that the party gubernatorial candidate is ready to serve the state better for the peace and unity of the different ethnic nationalities.

“Maidoya is competent enough to manage the affairs of the state, if elected.

“The APC has failed in demonstrating good governance and integrity,” he added.

Lagi further urged the people of the state not to allow ethnic and religious sentiments to jeopardize the peace and unity that has existed among different ethnic groups in the state.

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