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Pantami Reveals Why Buhari Ordered Him To Stay Away From Gombe Politics.
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has explained why he stayed away from political activities in Gombe State while serving under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Pantami made the clarification during an interview on TVC, where he spoke about internal dynamics within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his role in government at the time.
He said former President Buhari advised him to distance himself from Gombe State politics to avoid tensions with the state governor and to maintain stability within the party.
According to him, the directive was aimed at preventing clashes between federal appointees and state political structures, thereby preserving unity and peace within the APC.
Pantami added that he accepted the advice out of respect for the President who appointed him, noting that it allowed him to fully concentrate on his responsibilities at the federal level.
He explained that staying away from local politics also enabled him to attract development projects to Gombe State without causing political friction.
The former minister said there was a misconception that he abandoned politics in his home state during his tenure, stressing that he remained committed to the party while supporting his constituents through empowerment initiatives, youth programmes, and mentorship across various local government areas.
Pantami further noted that his political status has since changed following his exit from the federal cabinet, adding that he has now returned to active politics due to pressure and encouragement from supporters and grassroots party members.
He said: “Buhari advised me to stay away from Gombe politics because of instructions I received while serving in government. The advice was to prevent any clash between the federal side and the state government.
“I accepted the instruction because I was working under the President and I respected that position. Keeping away from local politics helped me focus fully on my federal duties.
“Now that I am no longer in government, I am back in active politics due to pressure from my supporters.”
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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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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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