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Nasarawa Mirror, Lafia (2025)

02/07/2025

Joy As Ex-Minister Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi Attends Coalition Meeting To Rescue Nasarawa In 2027

02/07/2025

“I am honored to serve as UBEC Board Chairman. Together with the President and my team, I will build on the gains from Nasarawa and work tirelessly to elevate the standard of basic education for every Nigerian child.” -Senator Al-Makura

02/07/2025

2027: Why Nasarawa North Stakeholders Are Begging Governor Sule To Run For Senate -NSUBEB Boss
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The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has revealed why the majority of stakeholders in Akwanga, Nassarawa Eggon, and Wamba Local Government Areas, which comprise Nasarawa North Senatorial District, are urging Governor Abdullahi Sule to represent the district at the Nigerian Senate in 2027.

Dr. Kassim disclosed this to members of the Mada South Unity Forum who paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, stating that while there are individuals in Nasarawa North who could potentially represent the district in the Senate, there is no one who can effectively represent the zone and bring home the dividends of democracy.

"The Senate is not a place where you send just anyone; it's a place for men and women of integrity, personalities with deep experience, and those who have made a name for themselves, so that when they stand up to speak in the Senate, their views are listened to and given due consideration. Governor Sule embodies these qualities, and we believe he is the one person in our zone who can provide the necessary leadership.

"We cannot afford to send someone to the Senate who will return at the end of their tenure and struggle for relevance at the local level. We need someone who will continue to rise through the ranks and provide global leadership for us without being swayed by sentiment. Governor Sule is that person.

"So, I'm making a passionate appeal to you: should Governor Sule accept the nomination to contest for the 2027 Senatorial seat, please support him. Put aside any religious sentiment and support someone who will speak for us, stand for us, and provide the necessary leadership for us," he said.

The NSUBEB boss further explained that, apart from the infrastructural development courtesy of Governor Sule in Akwanga zone, the Governor has also given key and strategic positions to sons and daughters of Mada land. He emphasized the importance of setting aside religious sentiment and supporting a qualified candidate like Governor Sule to represent the district in the Senate come 2027.

He also made it clear that he will not be contesting any political office in 2027 and urged the people of Akwanga South to carefully choose competent candidates to elect in all elections in the 2027 general elections.

02/07/2025

The Batter For Power: The Call for Zoning To Nasarawa West And Political Stability Agenda

By Ibrahim Akwashiki
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Less than two years to the 2027 general elections, the political atmosphere is becoming tense, with a hue and cry for leadership. The minority are advocating for participation, while the majority are calling for a level playing ground with no compromise to emotional appeal.

Stakeholders are divided on the grounds of power rotation arrangements across states of the federation. Unwavering in the argument is the call for a free-for-all participation at the expense of equity or fairness to marginalized segments. However, there is growing consensus among the discerning that unless people feel involved and given equal opportunities to the mantle of leadership, then feelings of marginalization and injustice sow the seeds of discord in any society.

In Nasarawa State, at a zonal stakeholders meeting in Keffi organized by former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the elder statesman said power rotation was a gentleman’s agreement reached by the state's stakeholders in 1996. For peace, stability, and equity, this arrangement must be respected.

Senator Adamu suggested that stakeholders must stand up to take up their birth rights, arguing that it was a constitutional right for all to contest, but to align with the existing zoning arrangement, power must be shifted to Keffi zone for political stability and unity of the state.

This guidance by the former governor was greeted with resounding applause and endorsement by key stakeholders from the zone, including the APC National Legal Adviser, the Minister of Women Affairs, current and former top government officials, APC gubernatorial aspirants, and leadership of the APC across the zone.

From history, the state was first governed democratically by Abdullahi Adamu from Nasarawa West for a consecutive eight-year term, succeeded by Aliyu Akwe-Doma from Nasarawa South, who ruled for four years, and Tanko Almakura, who took over power from the former on the platform of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and ruled for eight years, which is believed to have contravened the unwritten zoning arrangement of the Nasarawa stakeholders. This has reinforced the southern zone's governorship strength to have held power for twelve years.

In 2019, as calls continued to amplify for equity despite Nasarawa North's lean demographic strength, power was shifted to the zone to accommodate all interests and to cement cohesion. The incumbent, Abdullahi Sule from Akwanga, came and took over the reins of power from Umaru Tanko Al-Makura to lead the state.

As Sule rounds off his second term in office, the growing demand for power to be rotated in accordance with the 1996 gentleman's agreement agreed upon by the agitators who worked thick and thin for the creation of the state from the then Plateau, as a result of political dominance and marginalization, has become wild and pervasive.

Again, history cannot be forgotten. In 2014, a tense violence broke out in the state under the influence of the ethnically-colored political tension in the guise of

02/07/2025

Keffi Headmaster Diverted School Chairs, Others To Private School -NSUBEB Boss
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The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muh'd Kassim, revealed that a headmaster of a public primary school in Keffi diverted all the chairs, tables, and other instructional materials supplied to the school to a private school he owns.

Dr. Kassim made this disclosure to members of the Mada South Unity Forum, led by Professor Bitrus Tukura, who visited his office in Lafia on Wednesday to congratulate him on his appointment.

Dr. Kassim expressed dismay that a headmaster would have the audacity to cheat the government to such an extent, thereby frustrating the education of children in public schools.

According to Dr. Kassim, the diversion of school furniture, truancy among teachers, and decayed infrastructure, especially in rural schools, are some of the challenges he inherited and is taking serious measures to address.

02/07/2025

2027: Mai-Doya Youth Forum Backs Call On Baraden Nasarawa To Join Guber Race
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The Mai-Doya Youth Forum has endorsed the call on Baraden Nasarawa and Accountant-General of Nasarawa State, Dr. Musa Ahmed Mohammed to join the 2027 gubernatorial race.

The group made this known recently during a solidarity visit to Alhaji Salisu Galadima, the convener of Fatan Alheri Movement and trusted associate of Baraden Nasarawa in Lafia and pledged their unflinching considering his proven track record in public office and wealth of experience.

02/07/2025

Nasarawa APC Chair, G5 Leader Pays Dalori Congratulatory Visit
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The embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State, Dr. Aliyu Bello on Wednesday paid Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori a congratulatory visit over his new role as the Acting National Chairman of the party.

Bello visited Dalori on Wednesday in Abuja alongside the leader of the award-winning G5 political movement, Prince Ibrahim Hassan Abdullahi.

This is coming barely a few days after Dalori assumed the office following the sudden resignation of the substantive National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje on health grounds.

02/07/2025

Dr. Kassim Making Mada Nation Proud At NSUBEB, Says Forum
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A delegation of Mada South Unity Forum has expressed satisfaction with the performance and steps taken so far by kinsman and Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim to revitalize basic education in the State.

The delegation led by the President of the Forum, Professor Bitrus Tukura made this known during a congratulatory visit to the NSUBEB Boss at his office in Lafia on Wednesday.

Tukura, a professor of Analytical Chemistry assured the NSUBEB Boss that the Forum totally identify with his ongoing reforms at the basic education sub-sector.

The academic don noted that the transfer of some absentee teachers and headmasters, the deployment of some administrative staff to classrooms to strengthen the workforce as well as the ongoing renovations of primary schools among other reforms were testament to the fact that Dr. Kassim is prepared to change the older way.

The President described primary education as the foundation of every child and without proper primary education foundations, such child faces a bleak future.

He explained that the Mada Nation are proud of Dr. Kassim as their son and encouraged him not to listen to side talks but be focused on changing the narrative.

Responding, the NSUBEB Boss, Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, expressed appreciation to the Forum for identifying with him and attributed the success of his reforms to Governor Abdullahi Sule.

He described Governor Sule as a compassionate leader whose sole interest is the welfare of the people.

"None of these milestones at the board would have been achieved without the support of Governor Sule," he declared.

02/07/2025

Premature For Political Activities, Focus On Governance, Magaji Urges Political Appointees

By Ibrahim Abdul, Lafia
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The Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Barrister Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, PhD, has issued a stern warning to political appointees, advising them to refrain from engaging in premature political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.

He issued the warning at a birthday reception organized in his honor by political associates at the popular SuyaDotCom spot in Lafia on Tuesday night.

The event was marked by a joyful ambiance, filled with laughter, goodwill messages, and enthusiastic friends, relatives, and political appointees who gathered in droves to honor Barrister Magaji not only for his birthday but also for his contributions to the state’s development.

As night fell, a serene atmosphere enveloped SuyaDotCom, reflecting solidarity for the celebrant.

The distinguished gathering left no one in doubt that Barrister Magaji is recognized as a results-oriented leader committed to uplifting others.

Numerous speakers took the podium, praising the celebrant’s remarkable qualities and recounting his commitment to serve with integrity.

Many offered prayers that his upcoming year would empower him to continue being a beacon of hope for humanity.

In a heartwarming address, Barrister Labaran Magaji expressed immense gratitude to the reception's organizers for their thoughtful tribute.

He appealed for collective support towards Governor Abdullahi Sule’s vision for comprehensive development in Nasarawa State.

"I urge all of you, especially my fellow political appointees, to steer clear of early political involvement. The 2027 elections are still a distance away, and we must not allow our actions in premature political activities to distract the governor from his mandate of providing good governance. Your loyalty is under scrutiny," Magaji emphasized.

He asserted that the merriment of the evening served not only to celebrate his birthday but also to recognize the invaluable opportunities and platforms afforded by Governor Abdullahi Sule to contribute to the betterment of Nasarawa State.

02/07/2025

N3T Takes Bilkisu Sabo As Second Wife July 5th💑

02/07/2025

Dr. Nurudeen Mu'azu Maifata, The Rector Of The Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia

02/07/2025

EFCC Arrests 31 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Nassarawa
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters in Nassarawa State.

In a statement via the agency's social media handles, it was said that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday July 1, 2025, at Nasarawa following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

"Items recovered from them include several exotic phones and laptops. They will soon be charged to court", the statement added.

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