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2027 APC Gombe fracas: Borno LG Chair, Malgwi bags Zulum, others for endorsing Tinubu/Shettima ticket

2027 APC Gombe fracas: Borno LG Chair, Malgwi bags Zulum, others for endorsing Tinubu/Shettima ticket
By Ndahi Marama
The Executive Chairman of Hawul local government area of Borno state, Hon. Hussaini Malgwi has threw his weight behind Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, his counterpart from Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, National Working Committee, NWC North East and all other stakeholders who unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima to run on the same ticket come 2027 general elections.
The endorsement which were made amidst fracas when the National Vice Chairman of the ruling party (North East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu decided to only endorse Tinubu in his speech, without mentioning the name of Kashim Shettima, a situation which compelled some aggrieved members and loyalists to Shettima who started hurling chairs and objects targeting Salihu that hitherto disrupted the meeting to end abruptly.
Addressing Journalists in Maiduguri on Monday over the incident, the Hawul Council Chairman lamented that the growing speculations regarding plans to replace His Excellency, Hon. Kashim Shettima GCON, as the Vice President and running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 elections for a second term is uncalled for, as such a move will be vehemently resisted.
He however cautioned the people of the North East, especially APC teaming supporters not to engage into anti- party activities that would spell doom for the unity and development of the APC and the region as a whole.
Malgwi who strongly aligned with the position of Governor Zulum of Borno state, stressed the need to collectively work together as one family to ensure President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima fly same ticket to continue their second term come 2027.
He explained that the North East region have suffered much devastation from atrocities by Boko Haram for over decade, noting that, the healing time is now under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with support from his Deputy, Kashim Shettima, Governor Zulum and other governors of the states of Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba and Bauchi irrespective of political affiliations.
His words: ” It is a great pleasure as I address you gentlemen of the press today, Monday 16th June, 2025.
“We are all aware of what happened during our APC North East Consultative Meeting in Gombe state last Sunday, which ended up in chaos.
“As Chairman and a loyalist to the Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Zulum, on behalf of APC members in Hawul LGA, let me throw my sincere weight behind Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, his counterpart from Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, National Working Committee, NWC North East and all other stakeholders who unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima to run on the same ticket come 2027 general elections.
” I would also express my displeasure over the fracas that erupted when the National Vice Chairman of the ruling party (North East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu decided to only endorse Tinubu in his speech, without mentioning the name of Kashim Shettima. This singular act by Salihu compelled some aggrieved members and loyalists to Shettima to hurled chairs and objects targeting Salihu which hitherto disrupted the meeting to end abruptly.
” Therefore, let me caution our people in the North East, especially APC teaming supporters not to engage into any anti- party activities that would spell doom for the unity and development of the APC and the region as a whole.
” At this crucial time, what is need from all and sundry is to collectively work together as one family to ensure President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima fly same ticket to continue their second term come 2027.
” We from the North East ave suffered much devastation from atrocities by Boko Haram for over decade, the healing time is now under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with support from his Deputy, Kashim Shettima, Governor Zulum and other governors of the states of Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba and Bauchi irrespective of political affiliations”. Malgwi stated.
He therefore expressed gratitude to all APC supporters and delegate from Hawul who massively come out enmasse to attend the Gombe meeting where they all display humility, calm and orderliness before, during and after the fracas.
2027 APC Gombe fracas: Borno LG Chair, Malgwi bags Zulum, others for endorsing Tinubu/Shettima ticket
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Troops arrest suspected militia, recover arms in Plateau

Troops arrest suspected militia, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have arrested a suspected militia member and recovered arms and ammunition in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to intelligence sources, the suspect, identified as Stephen Gyang, aged 40, was apprehended on July 6, 2025, at about 9:12 p.m. along Kafi Abu–Rakwok road.
The sources said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted the suspect while he was reportedly laying in ambush with the intent to attack unsuspecting commuters.
Items recovered from the suspect included one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 30 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition.
The suspect, who hails from Kafi Abu in Barkin Ladi LGA, is currently in the custody of troops for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected militia, recover arms in Plateau
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Zulum Condoles Residents of Malam Fatori over Recent Attack

Zulum Condoles Residents of Malam Fatori over Recent Attack
… Announces Resettlement of Additional 3,000 families
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has commiserated with the people of Malam Fatori, Abadam local government area, over the recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents that claimed nine lives and left four others injured.
Addressing the people of the area, governor Zulum, whose condolence message was delivered by the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, assured that government will continue to take adequate measures to ensure their safety and the protection of the town.
“We are here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is out of the country on an official assignment to condole with the people of Malam Fatori over the recent unfortunate attack. He assured that Borno State government and the military will do everything possible to secure the town”, Zulum assured.
“Malam Fatori is one local government area that we are committed to ensuring its stability because of its strategic importance, urging the people to be more resilient and prayerful to avert future incidents,” he added.
While commending the military for their commitment and gallantry, the commissioner announced the deployment of excavators to dig trenches around the local government headquarters to fortify the town from further attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP groups.
“Let me warn against colluding with Boko Haram, as we will seek divine intervention from the Holy Quran, anyone found collaborating with the insurgents to bring harm or attack to the people of Malam Fatori will be cursed,”.
Hon. Mai Mele then presented cash support of N500,000 to each of the bereaved families and N250,000 to each of the four individuals undergoing treatment.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, has announced that Borno State government would soon resettle additional 3,000 households in Malam Fatori.
Briefing newsmen shortly after the sympathy visit, the commissioner said this will bring to 5,000, the total number of resettled families.
“Already, Borno State government had resettled 2,000 households, and government is planing to resettle another 3,000 households soon, making it 5,000 households,” Tar announced.
“Let me assure the people that the state government is poised to providing necessary security arrangements, providing the necessary resources and security to consolidate their stay in their homeland,”
Professor Tar called on the people to be resilient and prayerful, urging them to report any suspicious movements to relevant authorities.
Others in the delegation include the member representing the area in the State Assembly, Jamna Bong, permanent secretary Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Aminu Chamalwa, an elder of the area, Maina Mohammed Tar among others.
Zulum Condoles Residents of Malam Fatori over Recent Attack
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Gunmen kill five cows, abduct two children in Plateau

Gunmen kill five cows, abduct two children in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed men have attacked a cattle tent in Wumat area of Tarangol District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing five cows and abducting two children.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, according to a report made by the Ardo (Fulani leader) of the district.
The victims, identified as Shafiu Nuhu and Abba Nuhu, both sons of a herder named Nuhu Ibrahim, were taken away by the assailants after they invaded the tent and killed the livestock.
The fulani leaders expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such attacks and called for swift intervention to secure the release of the abducted children.
Security operatives later visited the scene and launched a manhunt for the attackers.
Plateau state has been the center of violence resulted from harder and farmers crises. The attacks against the harder communities were underreported and silenced, this is many cases resulting to deadly reprisal.
Gunmen kill five cows, abduct two children in Plateau
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