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VP Shettima’s influence transcends conventional political boundaries.—Hon. Yusuf Adamu

VP Shettima’s influence transcends conventional political boundaries.—Hon. Yusuf Adamu
Hon. Yusuf Adamu, a prominent political associate of Vice President Kashim Shettima, in an interview with NEWSng revealed that VP Shettima’s influence transcends conventional political boundaries and extends deeply into the intricate network of relationships across Nigeria. This assertion highlights the multifaceted nature of Shettima’s power, which is not limited to his official capacities or electoral constituencies but is embedded within social and communal ties that span the nation. Such a network facilitates a broad base of support that enhances his political leverage and ability to mobilize resources effectively. Special Reporter Maina Maina writes.
Adamu’s perspective underscores the importance of personal connections and relational politics in understanding contemporary Nigerian political dynamics. Shettima’s influence is thus characterized by an ability to navigate complex social structures, fostering alliances that cut across ethnic, regional, and socio-economic divides. This relational approach positions him as a significant figure whose reach impacts policy-making and governance beyond formal institutional frameworks.
Hon. Yusuf Adami’s observation reveals that Kashim Shettima’s power lies not only in his official roles but also within an expansive network of interpersonal relationships. This dual dimension of influence exemplifies how modern Nigerian politicians consolidate authority through both formal mechanisms and informal social capital.
Speaking on the just concluded APC Zonal meeting in Gombe State, Northeast Nigeria, Adamu states this: “Let me also bring to your understanding that leadership is from God. We believe that it is God that gives leadership to whomever he wants to give it to. Everyone who followed the political campaign prior to the 2023 general elections knows the role played by Vice President Kashim Shettima to ensure the success of the elections and to bring this administration to power. I want you to know that all the rumors making the rounds about the President wanting to replace his Vice President are the usual political dreams pegged by so-called rumor peddlers and their paymasters. The president had never on any occasion said or shown any sign that he had issues with his vice president, not to mention reasons for his replacement.
“The Vice President has done very well even on the issues of bringing votes that help the president to lead in the elections. He has been going about his functions as assigned to him by his principal, and never had we heard of the president ever complaining of the vice president not carrying out duties assigned to him, either normal presidential duties or something that the president asked of him. Their relationship has been cordial, smooth, and respectful, contrary to what their enemies, whether within or outside the APC as a party, say. And we know all those that are pushing this idea.
“Another thing I want you to know, Malam Aminu, is that the people of Borno State are loyal and committed people. We are not only numbered within our state or the Northeast Region. We have traversed the northern states and even the neighboring countries. We are found within the North in places like Zazzau kingdom in Zaria, Katrina, and Gumel in Jigawa state. In fact, the emir of Gumel is ‘Barebari,’ meaning a “Kanuri person.” The late Alhaji Bashir Tofa of blessed memory is a “Kanuri” man from Borno. Names like Faruk Lawan and the late former speaker Ghali Na’abba, to mention a few, are all rooted in Borno State. Go to Gwarzo in Kano and down to Gombe State, and you will find “Barebari.” In fact, in Gombe State, former governor and senator Goje is a Kanuri man. Malam Sidi town, Fantami, and Alkaleri, all in Gombe and Bauchi states, are Kanuri areas.
“When you come to the North Central, the Kanuris are found everywhere, from Lafiyan Barebari in Nassarawa state to Doma and Gangare in Plateau state to Kayama in Kwara state. We are everywhere in Nigeria; let no one be deceived that we are only found in the Northeast Region. We have a sizable number within the Northwest and North Central. So the Northwest is not only for the Hausas or Fulani. We are also part of that region and play key leadership and political roles in those key places in northern Nigeria.
“The late Premier of Northern Nigeria told us that we are all one North and one people. We believed that statement and are living by it. So, if some people are thinking otherwise, that is their own assumption. We also believe in fairness, and we have seen and witnessed every political move being made. We believe for the best and fair leadership, the president will do justice if he goes with his winning team even if some individuals are fanning different concepts of politicking other than what is right, and that should be done. It will be a miscalculation and a greater risk for a good coach to replace a good player in the height of a game that needed such a player on the pitch. We know the president to be a calm person, and we believe he has no ears to listen to detractors.
“Indeed, what happened in Gombe state during the APC meeting? I was there and appreciated the courage of the Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, who stood to ensure that calmness is brought to the whole saga; otherwise, the occasion would have left regrets to trail. We would continue to commend the Borno state governor for ensuring a peaceful end to that meeting in Gombe. I can confidently tell you that only a few are making all the noise around. We believe that as northerners, we should have one voice and hope to build a stronger North. We are not thinking of who becomes what for now, as the time for politics will reveal those behind the masks. And for those who are chanting about the VP, who told them that they will see that day to be acting as if they are gods?”
VP Shettima’s influence transcends conventional political boundaries.—Hon. Yusuf Adamu
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17 abducted victims released in Zamfara

17 abducted victims released in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 17 abducted victims, including 14 females and three males, who were kidnapped in Katsina State earlier in the year have been released in Zamfara state.
Zagazola report that the victims were among those abducted on June 19, 2025, at Birdigau village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to the sources , the victims regained their freedom on Oct. 3, 2025, at about 8:30 a.m.
Upon receipt of the information, police operatives visited the scene, after which the victims were conveyed to the Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, for medical examination under tight security.
The Chairman of Gusau Local Government, Hon. Abubakar Imam, supervised their evacuation and medical assessment.
Sources added that the victims would be handed over to their relatives in Katsina State after completion of medical checks.
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Fake news factories fueling religious tension in Northern Nigeria — No faith spared

Fake news factories fueling religious tension in Northern Nigeria — No faith spared
By; Zagazola Makama
A dangerous campaign of fake news and deceptive online propaganda is threatening Nigeria’s fragile peace, security, and unity.
The campaign, largely driven by faceless actors from Nigeria and foreign-based platforms, deliberately promotes false narratives portraying Nigeria’s security crisis as a religious war between Muslims and Christians.
In reality, both Muslims and Christians have suffered devastating losses from terrorism, banditry, and communal violence across the North and other parts of the country.
Over the years, extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP have attacked mosques, churches, markets, schools, and military formations killing thousands of innocent Nigerians without discrimination.
Rural bandits in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, and Niger States have also targeted farming communities, where the victims have overwhelmingly been Muslim.
In the North-Central states of Plateau, Benue, Taraba, and parts of Southern Kaduna, both Muslim and Christian communities have endured repeated cycles of reprisal killings, with no group left untouched.
Despite these facts, foreign-based organisations and online platforms continue to publish distorted reports and manipulated images, branding every incident in Northern Nigeria as an “attack on Christians.”
In several cases, images from Muslim funeral prayers were misrepresented as photographs of Christian victims, fuelling anger and suspicion among faith communities.
Some of the fake reports also cite unverified statistics, claiming that “2,000 churches are destroyed daily” or that “3,000 Christians are killed daily.” These figures are not only false but mathematically impossible designed purely to inflame emotions and attract international condemnation against Nigeria.
These claims are “a deliberate campaign of psychological warfare” aimed at dividing Nigerians along religious lines and damaging the country’s image abroad.
The motive ⁰is to destabilise the nation by creating mistrust, promoting religious extremism, and pressuring foreign governments to impose sanctions based on fabricated data.
These actors have double standards, while they amplify unverified claims about Nigeria, they have remained silent on global revelations, such as those made by the U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging that certain international agencies indirectly funded Islamist extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP through aid channels.
Nigeria’s government and civil society have been urged to rise to the challenge by countering false narratives, strengthening media literacy, and ensuring that verified information dominates the digital space.
This is no longer about careless reporting, it is a war on truth, unity, and the sovereignty of the Nigerian state.
We called on Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity, to unite in defense of the country’s image and resist efforts to plunge the nation into a religious crisis built entirely on misinformation.
Fake news factories fueling religious tension in Northern Nigeria — No faith spared
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NEAZDP flags off mosquito fumigation in Yobe

NEAZDP flags off mosquito fumigation in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
In a bid to combat malaria in 9 local government areas of Yobe state. The North East Arid Zone Development Programme (NEAZDP) has flagged off a large-scale mosquito fumigation campaign in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade local government, aimed at curbing the increasing cases of malaria across the communities in the state.
Dr. Mulima Idi Mato, the Programme Manager of the North East Arid Zone Development Programme (NEAZDP), described the exercises as part of the program’s ongoing commitment to public health and rural development.

According to Dr. Mato, mosquitoes remain one of the leading causes of morbidity in the state, adding that fumigation, combined with proper hygiene and environmental management, will significantly reduce health risks.
He commended Governor Dr. Mai Mala Buni’s administration for its sustained support of NEAZDP’s integrated rural development program.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Bade local government area, Hon. Ibrahim Baba Gana, the Vice Chairman of the council commended NEAZDP for the proactive initiative, while urging the residents to cooperate with health workers and embrace clean hygiene practices to ensure sustainable malaria prevention.
The stakeholders at the event pledged their support for the program and noted that the initiative will not only protect households from malaria but also enhance productivity by reducing the burden of sickness in the rural communities.
The fumigation campaign begins in Bade and will be extended to Bursari, Geidam, Jakusko, Nguru, Machina, Yusufari, and Yunusari local government areas, and the exercises will target mosquito breeding sites, public facilities, and residential areas to reduce the menace of malaria in the affected communities.
The fumigation campaign will be monitored across all the participating local government areas to ensure effectiveness, while the health education campaigns will run simultaneously to sensitize residents on the importance of sanitation, using mosquito nets, and environmental cleanliness.
NEAZDP flags off mosquito fumigation in Yobe
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