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SDP Strengthens North-West Base With Appointment Of New Zonal Executives.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has elected a new set of officials for its North-West zone, with Hon. Salihu Suleiman of Kaduna State emerging as the party’s National Vice Chairman for the region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The election was held during the SDP North-West Zonal Congress at the party’s state secretariat in Kaduna on Monday, May 4, 2026.
reports that the results were announced in a statement issued at the end of the congress by the Chairman and Secretary of the Electoral Committee, Adamu Idris and Titus Madaki.
According to the committee, all candidates who contested the available zonal positions were elected unopposed.
The electoral body noted that the exercise was peaceful and conducted in accordance with the party’s democratic principles.
Suleiman’s emergence is expected to boost the SDP’s organizational strength across the seven North-West states.
Speaking after the election, Electoral Committee Chairman Adamu Idris urged the newly elected executives to embrace inclusive leadership and ensure that all party members are carried along.
He advised them to prioritize the party’s collective interest above personal ambitions while promoting unity within the SDP.
Idris stressed that stronger internal cohesion would enhance the party’s competitiveness in future elections and help expand its political relevance.
He also emphasized the importance of building solid democratic structures capable of attracting more members and improving the party’s electoral fortunes.
Responding on behalf of the newly elected officials, Suleiman expressed gratitude to delegates and party members for the confidence placed in them.
He pledged that the new leadership would focus on strengthening the SDP’s presence across the North-West and positioning it as a more formidable opposition force in the region.
According to him, the administration will prioritize improved electoral performance, wider political influence, and intensified grassroots mobilization ahead of future elections.
He added that consultation, party expansion, and stronger grassroots engagement would form the core of their strategy.
Other officials elected during the congress include Rilwanu Jamo from Katsina State as Zonal Secretary, Hassan Gidan Laka from Sokoto State as Zonal Treasurer, Comrade Musa Lawan from Katsina State as Zonal Publicity Secretary, and Comrade Inuwa Idris from Kaduna State as Zonal Financial Secretary.
Also elected were Bishop Alex Baidi as Zonal Organising Secretary, Dr Aminu Sagagi as Welfare Secretary, Garba Namodori as Auditor, Ummi Kabir as Women Leader, and Murtala Jangebe as Youth Leader.
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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Speaking in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party noted that ongoing discussions facilitated by the G-100 pressure group are advancing toward presenting a unified opposition front ahead of an upcoming meeting.
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Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.
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He touted Makinde’s governance track record, youth appeal, and proposed blueprints for national security and economic reform as key factors giving him an edge over other aspirants.
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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.
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Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.
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Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.
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Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.
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Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.
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According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.
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Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.
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