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 A Quiet Builder for a Loud Mandate: Why Kwara North Should Look to Dr. Mahmud Umar Muhammad

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  Kwara North has spent years asking for one thing from Abuja: consistency. Not grandstanding, not press releases, but a senator who shows up before election year, understands the peculiar burden of a riverine and border district, and can convert access into projects. In Dr. Mahmud Umar Muhammad, Sodangi of Etsu Tsode Patigi, the district has a candidate whose profile matches that demand. The Profile: Service Before Office Dr. Mahmud is not entering the race as an unfamiliar name. Across Patigi, Edu, Moro, Kaiama and Baruten, he is already known for years of quiet interventions. Education support for students who could not afford fees. Small business backing for women in markets. Medical assistance during emergencies. Presence at funerals and palace engagements when there was nothing to campaign for. On July 21, 2026, he was received at the Lukpada palace in Kpada for a thanksgiving visit following the last party primary. It was his third visit to the community. The first was a con...
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A Royal Honour: Alhaji Isyaku Shettima Named "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)

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A proud moment awaits the Nupe Kingdom. As His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe has conferred one of the Nupe Kingdom’s most revered titles, "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)",  upon Alhaji Isyaku Shettima, a distinguished son of the land. The title "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)"  translates to "Son of the Shettima" or "Heir to the Premier."  It is not bestowed lightly. It is reserved for individuals of extraordinary integrity, proven leadership, and deep loyalty to the throne and to the people .  With this honour, the palace has built a bridge between the ancient wisdom of the throne and excellence in modern service. The new "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)" , Alhaji Isyaku Shettima, built his career at the Central Bank of Nigeria, rising to the rank of Deputy Director. In that role, he stood at the forefront of safeguarding Nigeria’s financial stability. He helped to regulate financial institutions, guide reforms through periods of economic turbule...
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Muhammed Maigari “Major”: Laughter, Loyalty, and a Heart That Gave Everything

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  It took me days to sit down and write this. I am still praying I will wake up from this dream of his departure. Losing Muhammed Maigari, Major, does not feel real. He was my younger brother, but life made him my senior friend, my host in Minna, and my guide. Major was a man of the heart. Jovial, full of laughter, and always concerned about those around him. No day passed without him checking on his loved ones, especially his sisters. He loved them deeply and equally, and made sure they were okay. He told me often, “My family are assets, especially my children, my sisters, and my wife.” And he lived by those words. He was a man of integrity, honesty, and respect. You would hardly see him quarrel or fight. When there were issues, he went straight to the point, without pretense or hidden feelings. Blunt, yes, but never with malice. His love for his three daughters was boundless. Every seriousness, every joy he had, went to them. His wife will never forget a man who never joked with ...
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Engr. Baba Aliyu MNSE MNIEEE FIMC: A Career Built on Power Systems and Professional Excellence

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Engr. Baba Aliyu is a seasoned electrical engineering professional with extensive expertise in power systems and a distinguished record of professional affiliations across Nigeria and internationally. He currently serves as Director of Electrical Engineering Services, where he oversees the planning, design, and delivery of electrical engineering solutions. Academic & Professional Qualifications Engr. Aliyu holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Power System Electrical Engineering and is presently pursuing a PhD in Power System Electrical Engineering. He is a registered professional with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) across multiple cadres: - COREN Engineer - COREN Technologist   - COREN Technician Professional Memberships & Fellowships Engr. Aliyu is an active member of leading engineering and technology bodies both locally and globally: National Memberships - Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) - Member, Nigerian Instituti...
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The Day Lemu Stood Still: Bida and Katcha Rally Behind Hon. Saidu Musa Abdul

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  The road to Lemu, Gbako’s local government headquarters, turned into a river of people on campaign day as residents of Bida and Katcha arrived in a convoy that felt more like a homecoming than a rally. Drums rolled, songs rose, and thousands moved together under one banner: Hon. Saidu Musa Abdul, SMA, for a third term in the Federal House of Representatives. What began as two towns making a journey ended with three communities speaking in one voice. By the time the convoy entered Lemu, the town square was already full. Traders paused their stalls, students lined the streets, and elders sat under canopies, waiting. The energy was not the manufactured excitement of hired crowds. It was the kind that comes when people feel seen. For many here, SMA is not a distant name in Abuja. He is the representative who has returned with projects, kept his doors open, and treated Gbako with the same attention as Bida and Katcha. The speeches were short, but the stories were long. Women spoke of ...
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SMA’s Third-Term Push Gains Momentum as Bida, Gbako Convoy Storms Katcha

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  The streets of Katcha came alive on campaign day as a massive convoy from Bida and Gbako rolled in, carrying thousands of supporters who turned out to rally behind Hon. Saidu Musa Abdul, popularly known as SMA, in his bid for a third term in the Federal House of Representatives. What began as a journey across two local governments ended as a single, resounding message from the Bida/Gbako/Katcha federal constituency: SMA deserves another term. The convoy moved like a moving festival of hope, with cars, motorcycles, and chants stretching for kilometers. Supporters waved banners and sang songs of appreciation, not for promises made, but for projects delivered. For many in the crowd, this was not just a campaign stop. It was a homecoming of sorts, where people from Bida and Gbako came to personally vouch for a representative who has shown up for all three LGAs without playing favorites. In Katcha, the reception was warm and unmistakable. Market women, youth groups, traditional leader...
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