Renowned political commentator Mahdi Shehu has ignited a wave of speculation after sharing a picture of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in a meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Shehu posted the image alongside a cryptic caption thatContinue reading "Bayero and Wike: A Political Alliance or a Desperate Move? X User Sparks Debate"
Time To Reward Habila, Group Tells Fintiri. Our Correspondent.
The name Rev Dr. Habila M. Istifanus is a Household name not only within the boundaries of Ganye chiefdom but across the territories of state and international circles. His humanitarian influence cuts across National and international boundaries because of his appreciable role in humanity and National development. Rev. Dr. Habila M. Istifanus His occupation ofContinue reading "Time To Reward Habila, Group Tells Fintiri. Our Correspondent."
ATIKU ABUBAKAR STORMS YOLA Usman Umar ,Polinus Jude
The standard Flagg bearer of the People's Democratic Party of Nigeria, PDP and the former Vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar arrives Yola the Adamawa state capital on Monday the 15th Day of August, 2023.It is no longer News that since his victory at the primaries in Abuja, the presidential hopeful has not stepped his legContinue reading "ATIKU ABUBAKAR STORMS YOLA Usman Umar ,Polinus Jude"
PDP CRISIS IN GANYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT; WHAT MEASURE HAS THE GOVERNOR TAKE TO DOUSE IT CONTINUITY
It is an acceptable fact that the conflict is said to be inevitable in all spheres of lives and that every existing political party, organisation, or family cannot run away from the conflicts. But the conflicts are always said to be manageable if only, the interest of the group take precedence over any other personalContinue reading "PDP CRISIS IN GANYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT; WHAT MEASURE HAS THE GOVERNOR TAKE TO DOUSE IT CONTINUITY"
FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF SOLOMON ABAFRAS IN OFFICE: ASSURERANCE OF FUTURE LANDSLIDE ACHIEVEMENTS.
The first one hundred days celebrations of the Executive chairman of Guyuk LGA Mr. Solomon Abafras has decorated his short stay in office with laudable laureates to show forth as a new beginning of a good presage for the people of the LGA. He started on a good footing that perfectly reflects the coming ofContinue reading "FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF SOLOMON ABAFRAS IN OFFICE: ASSURERANCE OF FUTURE LANDSLIDE ACHIEVEMENTS."
2023: GROUP WARNS INEC AGAINST ILLEGAL EXCLUSSION OF THE NAMES OF NOMINATED CANDIDATES SUMMITTED BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been warned by the group called FEDERATION OF CHAMBA YOUTH COALITION not to take the country to the inglorious days when impunity reigned supreme by excluding the names of validly elected candidates in the just concluded political parties’ primaries due to parochial personal interest of some high-profile influentialContinue reading "2023: GROUP WARNS INEC AGAINST ILLEGAL EXCLUSSION OF THE NAMES OF NOMINATED CANDIDATES SUMMITTED BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES"
HOW DELEGATE SYSTEM DESTROYED QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION IN GANYE CHIEFDOM AND THE NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE FORCE. BY ABUBAKAR NYAGANG TIMDORE
The adoption of indirect primaries by political parties that involved the delegate system have seen many quality- selfless aspirants been denied of their party tickets. This is true because the recent just concluded primaries of different political parties across the state and the country as a whole which was conducted via delegate system, has leftContinue reading "HOW DELEGATE SYSTEM DESTROYED QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION IN GANYE CHIEFDOM AND THE NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE FORCE. BY ABUBAKAR NYAGANG TIMDORE"
The Dilemma Of A King Maker.By Joe Igba, Jalingo.
Coming from a heterogeneous community, Taraba State should count itself pretty lucky. The high point attained by Nigeria today in the committee of Nations is attributable to its ability to manage its diversity effectively. Nigeria today is grappling with the issues of unity because it has jettisoned the reality and respect for what has heldContinue reading "The Dilemma Of A King Maker.By Joe Igba, Jalingo."
Chieftaincy Tussle:Community Spits Fire Over Attempts To Subvert Process. By Dolphin Max Stanley, Yola.
The Tagwambali Community of Maya District in Demsa Local Government of Adamawa state has asked the Adamawa State Government to hold the Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke responsible for any bloodshed and anarchy arising from the perceived breaches and unnecessary interference in the process of selection and emergence of the traditional ruler of theContinue reading "Chieftaincy Tussle:Community Spits Fire Over Attempts To Subvert Process. By Dolphin Max Stanley, Yola."
JPRM WEEP CONGRATULATE SEN. AISHATU BINANI
Justice Peace and Reconciliation Movement (JPRM) Women Economic Empowerment Program(WEEP), via its coordinator, Nenekenso Mark, congratulates Sen. Binani on her party's Gubernatorial primary election victory in Adamawa State.In the statement signed by the coordinator of JPRM WEEP, the JPRM women from its various communities across the country were elated with the victory of Binani atContinue reading "JPRM WEEP CONGRATULATE SEN. AISHATU BINANI"
SOUTHERN TARABA ON THE BRINK: ALARM OVER IMMINENT HUMANITARIAN DISASTER AT TOR DAMSA, CHANCHANJI & AMADU IDP CAMPS
18 February 2026 A looming humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Southern Taraba as thousands of displaced Tiv families languish in dire conditions at Tor Damsa, Chanchanji and Amadu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, prompting urgent calls for swift government and humanitarian intervention.Speaking on behalf of Mzough U Tiv, Taraba State Chapter, the group’s President, ProfessorContinue reading "SOUTHERN TARABA ON THE BRINK: ALARM OVER IMMINENT HUMANITARIAN DISASTER AT TOR DAMSA, CHANCHANJI & AMADU IDP CAMPS"
GIDADO JADA HAILS WALIN GANYE AS A BEACON OF HOPE, URGES YOUTHS TO EMULATE HIS LEGACY
In a rousing endorsement that has continued to resonate across Ganye Chiefdom, respected educationist and community voice, Gidado Mohammed Jada, has passionately called on the youths of the chiefdom to adopt Alh. Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye as their ultimate role model in leadership, service, and politics. Mallam Gidado Mohammed Jada Speaking from his residence inContinue reading "GIDADO JADA HAILS WALIN GANYE AS A BEACON OF HOPE, URGES YOUTHS TO EMULATE HIS LEGACY"
TINUBU STORMS ADAMAWA: COMMISSIONS LANDMARK PROJECTS, HAILS FINTIRI’S GIANT STRIDES, SALUTES “SON OF THE SOIL” NUHU RIBADU FOR CRUSHING TERRORISM
YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE — Monday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday lit up Adamawa State with a high-impact official visit that blended infrastructure delivery, security reassurance, and a renewed call for national unity. The President commissioned a series of landmark projects, applauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his transformational leadership, and paid a stirring tributeContinue reading "TINUBU STORMS ADAMAWA: COMMISSIONS LANDMARK PROJECTS, HAILS FINTIRI’S GIANT STRIDES, SALUTES “SON OF THE SOIL” NUHU RIBADU FOR CRUSHING TERRORISM"
TINUBU IN ADAMAWA: WALIN GANYE EXTENDS ROYAL GOODWILL, HAILS PRESIDENT’S RENEWED HOPE AGENDA
As Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, arrives Adamawa on Monday, 16 February 2026, a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder and revered elder statesman, Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye, has rolled out a warm message of welcome and goodwill on behalf of the people of the state.In a statement issuedContinue reading "TINUBU IN ADAMAWA: WALIN GANYE EXTENDS ROYAL GOODWILL, HAILS PRESIDENT’S RENEWED HOPE AGENDA"
GALLANTRY REWARDED: GANYE DPO, CSP MUHAMMED YAHAYA NUHU, EMERGES ADAMAWA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
In a resounding endorsement of courage, professionalism, and people-centred policing, CSP Muhammed Yahaya Nuhu, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ganye Local Government Area, has been honoured as “The Gallant Officer of the Year” by the Adamawa State Police Command.The prestigious award was presented by the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State, in recognition of CSPContinue reading "GALLANTRY REWARDED: GANYE DPO, CSP MUHAMMED YAHAYA NUHU, EMERGES ADAMAWA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR"
ROYAL RECONCILIATION IN YOLA: LAMIDO ADAMAWA, WALIN GANYE CLOSE RANKS, PRAY FOR PEACE AND PROGRESS
Our Correspondent In a powerful show of unity that has sent ripples across Adamawa’s political and traditional landscape, the Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdapha, on Saturday, 14th February 2026, paid a high-profile visit to Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, the Walin Ganye, at his Dougirei residence in Yola.The visit, steeped in tradition and symbolism, isContinue reading "ROYAL RECONCILIATION IN YOLA: LAMIDO ADAMAWA, WALIN GANYE CLOSE RANKS, PRAY FOR PEACE AND PROGRESS"
“NO HIJACK IN ADAMAWA APC: WALIN GANYE, MARWA STAND FIRM”
Adamawa’s political landscape is witnessing a high-stakes power play as Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye—renowned party financier, grassroots mobiliser, and institutional backbone of the All Progressives Congress—steps firmly into the spotlight, deploying both influence and resources to protect the party he helped build.Alongside him stands Buba Marwa, another towering pillar of the APC in Adamawa.Continue reading "“NO HIJACK IN ADAMAWA APC: WALIN GANYE, MARWA STAND FIRM”"
Southern Taraba Under Siege: 102 Tiv Christians Feared Dead as Militias Torch Churches in 33 Days
Takum, Taraba State – Southern Taraba is engulfed in fear and grief as reports emerge that 102 Tiv Christians have been brutally killed and multiple churches destroyed over a span of just 33 days. The Northern Christians Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA) revealed that suspected Fulani militia were behind the attacks, which occurred between 2nd JanuaryContinue reading "Southern Taraba Under Siege: 102 Tiv Christians Feared Dead as Militias Torch Churches in 33 Days"
Defection Rumours: Political Observers Cite Presidential Goodwill as Fintiri Pledges Loyalty to Adamawa People
By Our Correspondent Amid a sweeping wave of political defections reshaping Nigeria’s political terrain, political observers across the country have linked the growing influx of governors and key powerbrokers into the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the perceived goodwill, influence, and strategic leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The observers argue that the President’s expanding nationalContinue reading "Defection Rumours: Political Observers Cite Presidential Goodwill as Fintiri Pledges Loyalty to Adamawa People"
BEYOND PARTY LINES: WHY WALIN GANYE COMMANDS LOYALTY ACROSS ADAMAWA
Why No Serious Political Move Thrives Without His Blessing In the ever-dynamic and fiercely contested political landscape of Adamawa State, one name stands tall, commanding respect, loyalty and influence across party lines — Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, the Walin Ganye. To attempt serious politics in Adamawa, particularly within Africa’s leading political platform, the All Progressives CongressContinue reading "BEYOND PARTY LINES: WHY WALIN GANYE COMMANDS LOYALTY ACROSS ADAMAWA"
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