APC Aspirant Umar Mahmud Umar Withdraws From Gusau 1 Primary Over Alleged Unfair Screening Process

An aspirant for the Gusau 1 Constituency seat in the Zamfara State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Umar Mahmud Umar, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election, citing what he described as an unjust screening process and the failure of the party’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook handle, Umar rejected the “Not Cleared” status issued against his candidacy by the APC screening committee, describing the decision as vague, damaging and misleading.

“The vague classification of my status as ‘Not Cleared’ is highly ambiguous, deeply confusing, and deliberately damaging to my hard-earned reputation,” he stated.

According to him, there was no discrepancy in the credentials he submitted to the party, insisting that all documents presented during the screening exercise were authentic and verifiable.

He further accused the party leadership of failing to provide explanations or allow the Appeal Committee to properly hear complaints from aggrieved aspirants.

Umar said the absence of transparency and feedback from party authorities informed his decision not to participate in the primary election.

“It is now abundantly clear that this exercise is not an actual election carried out by registered party members. Instead, it has been reduced to a mere window-dressing ceremony to affirm pre-determined individuals,” he said.

The APC aspirant also disclosed plans to join other aggrieved stakeholders in seeking legal redress over the matter.

According to him, all lawful measures would be explored to challenge what he described as injustice and restore accountability within the process.

Despite his grievances, Umar appealed to his supporters to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding, warning against any form of protest or disruption.

He also expressed appreciation to supporters for their solidarity, prayers and continued support throughout the political process.

Members of Sabon Gari Community Cry Out Over Abandoned Road Construction Project Under Hon. MB Shehu

Residents of Sabon Gari in Kano State have raised concerns over the alleged abandonment of a road construction project in the No-Man’s-Land axis of the area, reportedly facilitated under Hon. Mohammed Bello Shehu.

The residents, speaking through a WhatsApp community group, expressed frustration over the condition of the road leading from behind the police station in No Man’s Land down to the Milton Park Hotel area.

One of the residents, identified as Big Joe, popularly known in the area as a community voice, lamented that the project had been left uncompleted, exposing residents and businesses to severe environmental hardship.

According to him, the abandoned project has turned the area into a major source of discomfort, as thick dust continues to affect movement, businesses, and daily living conditions.

“The newly constructed road they started behind the police station in No-Man’s-Land down to the Milton Park Hotel area has been abandoned. We are dying of uncontrollable dust everywhere in that area. Please call the attention of the honourable in charge,” the resident said.

Community members are now calling on Hon. Mohammed Bello Shehu, who they say is linked to the project, to urgently intervene and ensure the resumption of work to ease the hardship faced by residents.

They warned that continued neglect of the road could worsen environmental conditions and disrupt commercial activities in the busy Sabon Gari corridor.

Adeyanju Calls For Arrest Of Sheikh Gumi Over Remarks On Banditry

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to arrest Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, over comments he allegedly made concerning banditry and Fulani herders in Nigeria.

Adeyanju made the call following the circulation of a viral video in which the cleric reportedly stated that Fulani herdsmen “are not going anywhere” and remain part of the Nigerian society, urging citizens to learn to coexist with them.

Reacting through a post shared on his Facebook page, the activist argued that individuals perceived to be sympathising with terrorists or criminal groups should also be treated as threats to national security.

According to him, comments capable of justifying or defending criminal activities could further worsen the country’s security challenges if left unchecked.

Adeyanju maintained that such statements only thrive in societies where there is weak governance and poor accountability, insisting that security agencies must take decisive action.

He further described the remarks attributed to the cleric as dangerous, warning that they could embolden criminal elements operating across parts of the country.

The activist added that arresting individuals accused of promoting or defending criminal groups would serve as a deterrent and reinforce the government’s commitment to tackling insecurity.

L&Z Farms Opens Applications For Multiple Job Vacancies

The management of L&Z Farms in Kano state has announced the commencement of recruitment for several positions across its operations as part of efforts to strengthen its workforce and expand service delivery.

According to the announcement, interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the available roles before the application deadline of May 29, 2026.

The company disclosed that vacancies are currently open for the following positions:

• Human Resource Business Partner – Commercial
• Electrical Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (R&A) Technician

Applicants were advised to submit their applications through the designated online forms provided for each position.

The recruitment exercise is expected to attract professionals and skilled workers seeking opportunities in the agricultural and industrial sectors.

The management encouraged interested applicants to carefully complete the application process and wished candidates success in their submissions.

Application Links:

Human Resource Business Partner – Commercial:Apply Here:

Electrical Technician:Apply Here:

Mechanical Technician:Apply Here:

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (R&A) Technician:Apply Here:

BOA, Heifer Nigeria Continue NAMP Applications To Empower Youths, Women Farmers

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA), in partnership with Heifer Nigeria, has continued applications and verification processes for the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanization Program (RHNAMP), a nationwide initiative designed to support young farmers, women agripreneurs and agro-service companies with access to tractors and mechanized farming equipment.

The programme, popularly known as NAMP, was introduced as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s food security agenda and improve agricultural productivity through modern mechanized farming systems.

According to information published on the official NAMP portal, the initiative will provide access to about 2,000 tractors and 9,000 farming implements through a flexible lease-to-own repayment model.

The programme officially opened for applications in late 2025, while fresh updates and migration to a new application portal were announced between February and March 2026 as the Bank of Agriculture began screening and verification of submitted applications.

Reports also indicate that shortlisted applicants for Phase Two of the programme have already started receiving notifications from the Bank of Agriculture this May 2026.

Under the initiative, beneficiaries are expected to receive tractors, technical support, maintenance services, digital monitoring systems and business support aimed at improving mechanization services across farming communities.

The programme targets:

• Youth agripreneurs
• Women agripreneurs
• Mechanization companies
• Agro-service providers involved in large-scale farming support services

BOA clarified that the programme is genuine but not a free grant scheme, noting that successful applicants must meet eligibility requirements and financial obligations attached to the lease-to-own structure.

Applicants are also advised to avoid scammers and rely only on official communication channels and portals for updates regarding the programme.

For applications and more details:

Click to visit NAMP Portal

Click to visit BOA official website