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Following the adoption of a new policy that prohibits non-indigenous people from holding positions as kingmakers or members of traditional councils, the Adamawa State Government has terminated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s traditional title of Wazirin Adamawa.

Atiku, who was given the title by Muhammadu Barkindo, the Lamido of Adamawa, in November 2018, is not an indigenous person of the Adamawa Emirate, where the Waziri title is given. Instead, he is originally from Jada in the Ganye Emirate.

Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs, signed a circular dated June 19, 2025, which issued the directive. All traditional councils are required by the circular to promptly dismiss kingmakers and council members who are not native to their respective chiefdoms or emirates.

The circular said:

“All state council members and kingmakers must be natives of their respective chiefdoms. However, regardless of their place of origin in the local government, people with solely honorary traditional titles are free to keep their jobs.

Under the new rules, Atiku, who was promoted from Turakin Adamawa to Wazirin Adamawa, is effectively no longer able to serve on the Adamawa Emirate Council.

Humwashi Wonosikou, the chief press secretary for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, responded to questions by stating that while the directive is not new, it is now being formally implemented. Although Atiku has lived and registered to vote in Yola for a long time, he pointed out that only the Lamido of Adamawa can decide whether he is an indigenous person.

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Additionally, Wonosikou denied rumors that Governor Fintiri and Atiku were at odds politically, stating that the policy is only administrative in nature. A rift does not exist between them. He stated, “The directive aims to ensure loyalty and integrity within traditional councils.”

Following the adoption of a new chieftaincy law by the Adamawa State House of Assembly in December 2024, seven new emirates and chiefdoms were established. This brought the state’s total number of traditional councils to 14.

The former vice president’s traditional title is unaffected by any formal message, according to Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesperson.

By Patrick Eza, Comr.
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Behind every great leader is a movement and behind Okanga is a family of fire-hearted men and youths known proudly as the Okanga Brothers.
They are not just followers. They are not just supporters. They are believers: men who have seen in Chief Dr. Philip Agbese a leader worth standing with, fighting for, and building alongside.
Across Ado, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo, the Okanga Brothers have become a symbol of loyalty, unity, and dedication. Young men who have found purpose in service. Elders who have found hope in Okanga’s vision. Farmers, students, artisans, professionals all united by one thing: unshakable belief in a man who has never failed his people.
They are the first to arrive at community events and the last to leave.
They are the ones rallying support at the grassroots not for money, but for mission.
They don’t serve for titles. They serve because they see themselves in Okanga and Okanga sees himself in them.
The Okanga Brothers are more than a political network, they are a brotherhood of purpose. Through thick and thin, they’ve walked beside Okanga, not only during campaigns, but also during moments of sorrow, insecurity, rebuilding, and growth. They are there when communities need to be mobilized. They are there when bridges need to be built, both literal and social.
And Okanga? He doesn’t take them for granted. He knows each face, each name, and each story. To him, they are not political tools, they are family.
He empowers them with opportunities. He listens to them. He lifts them. Because he knows that real leadership is not about climbing up alone, it’s about taking your people with you.

Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark made her first official visit to Nigeria as the Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Tuesday when she was hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Queen Mary’s visit, which she welcomed with Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was centered on enhancing bilateral ties and investigating prospects in economic cooperation, education, and sustainable development.

President Tinubu highlighted the significance of growing Nigeria’s dairy and livestock industry during the conference, characterizing it as a vital sector for food security, rural development, and job creation. He said that Nigeria is willing to work with Denmark in fields including veterinary medicine, information transfer, and contemporary agriculture methods.

According to Tinubu, Nigeria’s expanding population offers both benefits and challenges. “We can turn farmer-herder conflicts into organized economic opportunities and empower communities with the right investment in livestock and education.”

The president stated that his Renewed Hope Agenda and foreign policy direction continue to place a high priority on population management. By 2050, Nigeria is expected to have 400 million people living there, therefore he emphasized the importance of making smart investments in jobs, healthcare, education, and agriculture.

In addition, President Tinubu praised Denmark’s ongoing humanitarian assistance to displaced people in areas impacted by violence and the contributions made by Danish corporations such as Grundfos and A.P. Moller–Maersk to Nigeria’s economic and infrastructure development.

Regarding social development, he praised Queen Mary and Nigeria’s First Lady’s increasing cooperation, particularly on projects like school feeding programs and attempts to lower the number of children who are not in school. Senator Oluremi Tinubu also emphasized how traditional Islamic institutions are continuously changing to meet formal education requirements.

In her speech, Queen Mary thanked everyone for the cordial welcome and offered her condolences for the situation in northeastern Nigeria. Through investments in the green economy, women’s economic empowerment, child health, and cultural interaction, she underlined Denmark’s commitment to fortifying ties with Nigeria.

During her tour, the Queen also announced intentions to visit the A.P. Moller–Maersk terminal in Lagos and praised the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative.

The trip strengthens Nigeria’s long-standing alliance with Denmark, which is based on the mutual objectives of inclusive growth, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development.

Following the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement he mediated between the two longtime adversaries, US President Donald Trump has lashed out at both Israel and Iran, warning that further military action will violate the truce and exacerbate tensions.
According to reports, Trump, who announced the staggered ceasefire late Monday, stated that both nations had “fully agreed” to end hostilities, describing the move as a “breakthrough” after a “12-day war.”
However, just hours before the ceasefire was about to go into effect on Tuesday, the Israeli government accused Iran of breaking the rules, which Tehran promptly rejected, raising new concerns about the fragile truce.

The ceasefire was scheduled to begin at 4:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, but Israel said that Iran fired missiles quickly after it began. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office criticized the move and threatened to “respond forcefully” to any attack.
“Israel will not stand idle in the face of provocation,” the office stated, cautioning that Tel Aviv has the right to protect itself.

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In response, Iranian authorities denied violating the cease-fire, accused Israel of making “false claims” and warned that they would not hesitate to respond.

“Any renewed aggression will be met with a decisive, firm, and timely response,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry said in a televised statement. POCO smartphones.

Trump, apparently enraged by the developments, resorted to his Truth Social platform to rant, accusing both sides of undermining a peace initiative he had tirelessly promoted.

“The cease-fire is in effect! Thank you for paying attention to this topic!” Trump posted, emphasizing that no more attacks should occur.

In a subsequent post packed with rage and expletives, Trump warned that any additional Israeli assault of Iran would violate the terms of the agreement.

“All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave’ to Iran,” he said in his trademark dramatic flair.

Despite Trump’s warnings, Israeli soldiers allegedly hit a radar station north of Tehran in what officials called a “limited response.”

However, following a direct contact between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump, the Israeli government declared that future assaults would be halted awaiting diplomatic consultations.