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Lone PDP Member in Yobe House of Assembly Defects to APC
Lone PDP Member in Yobe House of Assembly Defects to APC
By: Michael Mike
Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has received Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura, the lone member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the state House of Assembly who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor while receiving the lawmaker into the APC fold, described him as a young and vibrant politician with huge potentials.
He said: “Politics is about service to the people, l am impressed with your commitment to serve your constituency effectively.
“I am also impressed with the calibre of people that accompany you to this event, it shows your acceptance by these group of credible politicians” he said.
Earlier, Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura said he was convinced to leave PDP for APC because of the commendable efforts of the Buni administration in providing infrastructure to the people of his constituency.
He said the construction of roads, housing estate, medical facilities and others have transformed communities in his constituency.
“I want to join hands with you and support you in serving my constituency to improve the lives of my people.
“I am convinced that we can achieve more if l am on the same page with you in the APC, it will benefit the people of my constituency better” Hon. Majakura said.
Also speaking, the Speaker Yobe state House of Assembly, Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, described the lawmaker as very outstanding in defending the interest of his people.
“Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura, has demonstrated serious commitment to defending the interest of his people on the floors of the assembly.
“His defection to the APC is an advantage to the party and the government of Yobe state” the Speaker said.
Lone PDP Member in Yobe House of Assembly Defects to APC
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.
The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.
The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.
“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived a while ago in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, for the commissioning ceremony of key projects under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC).
The event is being attended by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe; and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia. Also present are members of the National Assembly, state legislators, members of the Kaduna State Executive Council, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
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In July 2024, these images captured a moment of intent; the laying of foundations for the rebuilding and resettlement of Tudun Biri by Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON.
Today, the vision has taken shape. What began as a commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda now stands as a living testament to leadership that keeps faith with its people.
This journey is proof that Renewed Hope is not a slogan, but a responsibility honoured.
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