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How Governor Buni’s Administration impacted on Nangere LG in Yobe

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How Governor Buni’s Administration impacted on Nangere LG in Yobe

By: Yahaya Wakil

The executive chairman of the Nangere local government area of Yobe state, Hon. Samaila Musa, FCNA, did not mince words in describing the impact made by the Buni administration in Yobe state in the last five years while speaking to newsmen during the APC executive and ward chairman meeting summoned by the Chairman APC critical stakeholder and former deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Aliyu Saleh Bagare, in Sabon Gari, the headquarters of Nangere local government council. 

Samaila Musa, who was being interviewed by newsmen, said for them in Nangere, there are a lot of achievements made by the Buni administration to reckon in the books of history and for the posterity of tomorrow. According to him, the recent agricultural empowerment drive of the Buni administration, where over three hundred and thirty residents of Nangere local government benefitted, was a good testimony of how the administration under Chiroman Gujba has impacted. 

“This is only one local government, and we have seventeen local government councils in Yobe State, which I believe you know that all have benefited. The governor is somebody who has exposure not only within Nigeria but outside Nigeria. So he has brought a lot of achievements to Yobe. 30 people from each ward, 20 male and 10 female, so for Nangere we have about 330 people that benefited from that gesture, so thanks him most sincerely for his contribution to agriculture, economy, and development of Yobe state.” He said. 

Speaking on the meeting with APC stakeholders in Nangere, the chairman said the gathering was all about creating awareness about the party, the government, and where we are currently in the political landscape, as well as re-dedicating allegiance to the party and government. He said in Nangere they are reminding themselves also about loyalty and support for the Mai Mala Buni administration. Adding that with the former deputy governor, Alhaji Saleh Bagare, as their leader, the party and the people of Nangere local government are with the governor and the government in all policies and strategic Poland being put in place by the Buni administration to make Yobe state great. 

“We have discussed a lot of issues about the cooperation between party members, the council, the emirate, and all, and secondly, we passed information to all that loyalty to the government and to the party is 100 percent. So we give our maximum support and loyalty to the current administration of the APC; that is why we are here for the meeting.” He added. 

While answering newsmen on the question of hardship in the land and the blame game, especially with fingers pointing at the APC administration, especially at the federal level, the Executive Chairman of Nangere, Hon. Samaila Musa, said, As an accountant, he understands the level of anxiety in the people waiting to see that the balance sheet in the economic growth of the country is put to an acceptable level. However, he observed that the nature and problems being experienced in the country are not about the APC administration, whether in the state or the country as a whole. 

“I agree there is hardship in the country, and you said many Nigerians are saying that they will not vote for APC in 2027. But I want you to understand that this is an economic meltdown. And it is all over the world, not only Nigeria, i hope you understand, so it is about the reality on the ground, not about APC not performing; if you go around the world, you find that there are a lot of issues, insecurity everywhere, food insecurity on that, is not only Nigeria. The APC government is trying hard to arrest the security situation. The government is doing everything possible to see that they fix Nigeria, and they are doing so. 

“But we need peace, without which you can’t do anything, even the education you are proud of; without peace, there is no way you can pursue education; without peace, there is no way you can pursue agriculture; even to go to work; even this gathering that we are having now may not be possible for us to do it. So the APC government has done a lot, so we are not going to look at the minor side; let us give it the chance because we have to wait and see the good and the bad, then we will be able to say that APC has not performed.”

He also spoke on the issues of farmers and header clashes, where he observed that the continued experiences are an indication that either the party or the mediators have turned a blind eye to the root causes of the issues. According to him, there has been 

encroachment by the farmers on cattle routes. The need to go back to the drawing board and check the lines of difference is greatly needed in the settlement corridors in order to bring peace. He said for him, in Nangere local government, they have appointed a committee to go round and look into the cause and ensure they work on it to bring peace and settlement amongst their people. 

“We have a gazette; we use that gazette to ensure that those encroach areas are recovered. So that the harders can move to the south where ever, I think that will reduce the tendency of having clashes, and secondly, the executive, governor, in his wisdom, the agricultural empowerment items, these trashing machines were also part of the solution that will avoid the clash.” He said. 

While advising his people on a number of challenges, he urged them that the biggest thing about life is to embrace peace, which is number one. Secondly, he urged the people to go into agriculture, entrepreneurship, and other businesses. 

“I know the people of Nangere are not lazy; they are into farming, fishing, and the rest of them. Let me give you an example: even in Potiskum, when you go to Potiskum, you find that people of Nangere have dominated the market. Go and take the statistics and see. If you go to Gada, there is dry farming there. Rice, maize, and what have you. You will put people from Nangere at the forefront.”

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International Police Academy – UNIPOL Appoints Joseph Icha, as Director International Counter Narcotics Training Nigeria Section

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International Police Academy – UNIPOL Appoints Joseph Icha, as Director International Counter Narcotics Training Nigeria Section

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The international Police Academy (UNIPOL) has Appointed Deputy Commander General (DCG) Joseph Icha,
Director Training and Manpower Development, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as Director International Counter Narcotics Training Nigeria Section.

A statement from the academy’s management stated that “the academy proudly announces the appointment of
DCG Joseph Icha, Director Training and Manpower Development, NDLEA as Director International Counter Narcotics Training Nigeria Section.

“This appointment recognizes
DCG Joseph Icha, Director Training and Manpower Development, NDLEA. exceptional contributions to national security, law enforcement leadership, and international cooperation.”

Icha has served the Agency in various Senior Management capacities as Principal Staff Officer, Assistant State Commander, Assistant Director, State Commander, and Deputy Director among others, with commendations.

The new international counter narcotics boss has attended several law enforcement courses on Drug Supply Suppression and Drug Demand Reduction within and outside the country.

“He is a Master Trainer with the United Nations Office of Drug and Crime (UNODC) in Drug Law Enforcement intelligence led investigation strategies and Criminal Intelligence. ” said the statement.

Joseph Icha has facilitated training programmes on behalf of UNODC to various law enforcement agencies in the country.

DCG Joseph Icha is a Law Enforcement Operative, mentor, curriculum designer, and advisor per excellence.

He is also a member of several international professional Organizations and currently is the Director Training and Manpower Development of NDLEA.

This important appointment was pronounced under the leadership of Dr. Alexander Jan M (Hany El Zahar), Executive Director, Founder, and CEO of the International Police Academy – UNIPOL, and IPA President (Rtd.) Senior Superintendent of Police Shuaib Adam HSC OLY VJ, International Director of Law Enforcement, Police, and Military, with the support of Prof. Yuval Binstoc (IPA) and Sir Junustia Brecen.

International Police Academy – UNIPOL Appoints Joseph Icha, as Director International Counter Narcotics Training Nigeria Section

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Plateau State Complied with the deadline for 2024 Audited financial Reports…. Manset

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Plateau State Complied with the deadline for 2024 Audited financial Reports…. Manset

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Plateau State Accountant General Naanret Manset has said that it was not true that Plateau state has refused to comply with the deadline given to states for the submission of 2024 audited financial statements.

Reacting to a report published recently, the accountant general in a statement noted that “the attention of the Office of the Accountant-General of Plateau State has been drawn to a publication by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) titled ‘It’s Past Deadline, 5 States Fail to Publish 2024 Financial Statements’, which wrongly lists Plateau State as one of the defaulters.”

Naanret Manset maintained that “For the record, Plateau State fully complied with all statutory timelines for the preparation, audit, and publication of its 2024 audited financial statements

“Submitted same to the Auditor-General in May, 2025 which is within the stipulated period of 6 months.

“Audit completed in June, 2025 and forwarded to the House of Assembly which is also within the stipulated period of 3 months.

“Approved by the House of Assembly
Published online on 27 July 2025, below the legal timeline of 9 months.
The audited report is publicly available here:

“We urge FIJ to promptly correct their publication and remove Plateau State from the list of non-compliant states.
Plateau State remains committed to transparency, accountability, and timely financial reporting.” It noted.

The FIJ had recently published that six Nigerian states are yet to publish their audited financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year.

It revealed that five of such erring states have already past their statutorily implied deadlines which Plateau is saying is not true as it applies to them.

The publication had said that ” erring states are Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, Ogun, Oyo, Plateau and Rivers.

“In Akwa Ibom’s case, its amended 2021 audit law gives the auditor general up to nine months to publish the report online after submitting it to the House of Assembly.

“The Accountant General has six months to present the books, followed by a 90-day audit and submission period.

” In the other five states, audit laws differ in the year they were enacted or updated, but the process is similar.

“The Accountant General must submit the financial documents to the audit office within three months after the financial year ends.

” The Auditor General is then required to audit the report, send it to the House of Assembly and publish it immediately.

“The Ogun State Audit Law (2021), Rivers State Audit Law (2021, as amended), Akwa Ibom State Audit Law (2021), Oyo State Audit Commission Law (2021) and Plateau State Audit Law (2021) all set out these requirements.

” In Rivers, however, publishing the audit is left to the discretion of the Auditor General.

“In past years, these states have published their audits between June and August. Some have also been ranked among the lowest in transparency.

” The CJID Openness Index, released in July 2024, placed all six in the bottom tier along with 10 others.”

Recently, FIJ reported Akwa Ibom’s repeated disregard for budgetary transparency despite binding provisions in its Fiscal Responsibility Law.

The FIJ report maintained that two states Yobe and Ekiti, scored above average for transparency and accountability in 2024, with 73 per cent and 54 per cent, according to the Sub national Audit Efficacy Index, published by the Paradigm Leadership Initiative.

The report noted that the annual assessment, which measures financial transparency and policy adoption across Nigeria’s state governments, shows a familiar trend: “stagnation or decline.”

Plateau State Complied with the deadline for 2024 Audited financial Reports…. Manset

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Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits

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Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits

…cautions against misrepresentation of position on dialogue with bandits…

By: Zagazola Makama

Prof. Abubakar Usman Ribah, a peace advocate and member of the Peace Committee, has cautioned social media users against misrepresenting his views on dialogue with bandits as a strategy for sustaining peace in the troubled North West Zone.

Ribah, in a video made available to newsmen on Wednesday, said his comments on dialogue had been twisted and circulated on Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), in ways that fuel misunderstanding and hostility.

He urged users to “fear God and stop changing the narrative to suit their own views,” stressing that selective quoting of his remarks was misleading and unfair.

“Social media users should fear God and stop changing the narrative that goes contrary to our own views. You are quoting a segment that suits your narratives, leaving out the rest, and continue to circulate it. That is misrepresentation,” Ribah said.

He explained that his position on dialogue was not in support of paying levies or ransoms to bandits but in favour of a government-led engagement that addresses the root causes of the conflict.

“We believe that fighting with guns only prolongs crises. For 10 years, it has not yielded results, and that is why we wanted to end it through dialogue.

“And the dialogue we are seeking is not the one where villagers go on their own to negotiate with bandits, pay levies in order to farm, or pay ransom to release family members. That type of dialogue is not sustainable. It is betrayal.

“The dialogue we support is the one led by government, where authorities can solve the pressing issues between farmers and herders, and address the needs and demands of all conflicting parties,” he said.

Ribah clarified that his advocacy for dialogue predated the current administration and had been consistent for more than seven years.

“This did not start with this government. I have been engaging in dialogue for over seven years. You can go through my pages. War cannot end war, but dialogue will, if both conflicting parties agree. This is what we are talking about,” he said.

The peace advocate dismissed allegations that he and other members of the Peace Committee were shielding or supporting bandits.

“Some are accusing us of supporting bandits, some are accusing us of giving them protection. But how can we protect bandits that are killing people? No way. What we want is to stop the bloodshed, where everyone will be allowed to go about his normal life,” he stressed.

Ribah further accused some social media commentators of being “conflict entrepreneurs,” whom he said benefitted from circulating negative reports of attacks.

“Some people benefit from telling negative stories of attacks. They are conflict entrepreneurs. We want them to focus on telling positive stories instead of dwelling on negativity,” he added.

The North West Zone, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States, has for years been plagued by banditry, mass killings, abductions, and forced displacement, with government and stakeholders divided over the most effective approach to peacebuilding.

Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits

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