Northern Youths advocates for Good Governance in Nigeria

15/05/2026

PARDON and AMNESTY ARE NOT THE SAME THING.
Many people use these legal terms interchangeably, but in law, they carry entirely different implications.

A PARDON is an act of executive mercy granted to a specific individual who has already been convicted of an offence. It forgives the punishment or legal consequences attached to the crime, although it does not necessarily erase the conviction itself.

For example, a prisoner serving a jail term may receive a pardon from the President or Governor and regain freedom.

An AMNESTY, on the other hand, is broader and usually applies to a group of persons, often for political offences, insurgency, rebellion, or civil unrest. Amnesty is like a “general forgiveness” offered by the government, usually on the condition that those involved surrender weapons, renounce violence, or comply with certain terms.

In simple terms:

✅ Pardon = Forgiveness for an individual offender after conviction.

✅ Amnesty = Collective forgiveness for a group, often before or after prosecution.

NOTE:
One is personal mercy. The other is political reconciliation.

Knowing the distinction is important because legal vocabulary shapes legal rights, responsibilities, and justice itself.

Stay legally informed!

13/05/2026

Jos: Who is a settler ?

In the picture above is the certificate of commendation from the British colonial government under King George VI, issued in 1942 to the Village Head of Bukuru, Malam Muhammadu, in Jos Division, Plateau Province, which is the present day capital of the Jos South Local Government Area; over the Village Head's services to his country, people and the British government, and excellent 33 years of service.
What this certificate indicates is that the Village Head had been on that seat since 1909, five years before the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorate in 1914 to form Nigeria.
Yet, this is a man and his people whom the Christians in Plateau state are calling settlers, just because they are Muslims".

13/05/2026

What is Nuhu Ribadu’s job again? National Security Adviser? NSA? Now he suddenly doesn’t have a job again. Maybe, but now he has a boss.

The appointment of Adeyinka Famadewa, a retired major-general, as Special Adviser on Homeland Security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has changed all that. Adeyinka Famadewa now looks like he is doing all of Nuhu Ribadu’s job.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for public security, focusing on anti-terrorism, border control, immigration, cybersecurity, and disaster management. It protects critical infrastructure, secures transportation systems (like airports), and manages emergency responses to both terrorist threats and natural disasters.

The National Security Adviser (NSA) is the principal adviser to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on national security, foreign policy, and intelligence. Based in the Cabinet Office, they coordinate strategy across government departments, lead the National Security Secretariat, and oversee the implementation of national security policies.

Going by these, it clearly shows that Nuhu Ribadu has lost most of his relevance. Tinubu didn’t want to sack Ribadu, who has failed completely as far as anything security is concerned. But he has tactically replaced him by giving the main job to Adeyinka Famadewa.

By George Onmonya Daniel

02/05/2026

25/03/2026

OPINION: ‎Nyako's Entry, Shettima's Outbursts, Fintiri's Masterstroke And An Early War In Adamawa APC
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‎By Mohammed Ismail
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‎The die is already cast as signs have shown that Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may be drawn into an intractable internal war that may prove fatal to its quest for succession beyond 2027 general elections.
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‎It is believed that the war for the control of the soul of the party between governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the legacy establishment in the party has started sooner than expected.
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‎Two developments which occurred in rapid succession lend credence to this fact; first is the realignment of forces consummated between governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the Nyako's family which snowballed into the almost impromptu defection of Commander AbdulAziz Nyako into the APC on the imprimatur of Fintiri.
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‎The move by governor Fintiri which is believed to be a strategy to counterbalance the influence of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu by bringing the Nyako's into the mix is seen as a wily political move that will add another layer of skirmish to the complex power equation in the party.
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‎A number of ranking legacy members of APC, this author learnt, were not comfortable with Fintiri's entry into APC hence bracing up to challenge his legitimacy to lead the party which has been under the firm grip, control and authority of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
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‎This development may not escape Fintiri's eagle eyes as a vigilant political actor. Fintiri right from the onset knows that he has to contend with backlash from known quarters. So it is assumed that he decided not to stay idly but to take a proactive step to nip a budding crisis of confidence before it consumed him.
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‎Like I have said in previous articles, Fintiri's entry into APC was purely and strategically for self preservation, a natural instinct for survival in the face of uncertain future. In order to prove his loyalty to the Ahmed Bola Tinubu administration, Fintiri has since bec

17/03/2026

No Light? — Give them Rice.
No Roads? — Give them Rice.
No Fuel and Domestic Gas? — Give them Rice.

Rice has suddenly become the answer to every Nigerian cry.

Welcome to RICEOCRACY —
A government of the Rice, by the Rice, and for the Rice.
Nigerians, e pele ooo!!! What a bad government.. some political tools everywhere..

02/03/2026

Welcome to Northern Youth advocates for good Governance in Nigeria
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION
1-To stimulate the youth to participate in wide range community development.

2-To Unite the our Youths to speak on one voice irrespective of tribe, Religious affiliation

3- To inculcate the culture, principles and moral philosophy of our founding fathers. Sir Ahmadu Bello, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Joseph Tarka, Sunday Awonowi, etc
4-To helps Youths to gain a greater understanding and respect for their own tradition and those of others by engaging in programs that reflects the Principles of equality, diversity and inter dependence.

5-To provide awareness to the Youth to know their rights and responsibilities as active citizens.

6-To promote Youth Development and Social welfare, Safety include ( other category of people) at all times

7-To promote environmental improvement and conversation by educating encouraging and assisting local population in environmental practice
8-To publicize and promote the activities of the Association and organize, meetings, training course, Serminers workshop, for younger Generation and future holders
9-To help Youths in Nigeria to participate in production of good and service, in Agriculture in Crop production and Animals, production Poultry, small scale businesses, sole proprietorship, fashion designers, education, and Social development so as to encourage growth in self Reliance and help them to learn from experience and cope with positive or critically feedback
10-To serve as youth watch dog on prudent management of Public fund
11-To promote peace and Conflict Resolution in our society
Forwarded
By
Comr Baba Hamza
National President

12/02/2026

THE INEC CHAIRMAN MUST RESIGN