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TY Danjuma’s Nephew, David Dinshiya, Declares Bid for Taraba Governorship in 2027

By Yakubu Tsotsi Uk, Jalingo

Hon. David Usman Dinshiya, a nephew of elder statesman and former Minister of Defence Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), has formally declared his intention to run for governor of Taraba State in the 2027 election.

Dinshiya made the declaration in Jalingo, stating that he would contest under the Peoples Democratic Party on the platform aligned with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the party in the state.

The announcement brings the Danjuma family name back into the center of Taraba’s political conversation ahead of the next electoral cycle. Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s military and political history, hails from Taraba and remains an influential voice in the state and nationally.

Speaking at the event, Dinshiya said his decision was driven by a desire to address what he described as gaps in development, youth unemployment, and security challenges facing the state. He pledged to run a campaign focused on unity, economic revitalization, and improved governance if given the party’s mandate.

The 2027 Taraba governorship race is expected to draw multiple contenders from both the PDP and opposition parties. Party primaries have not yet been scheduled, and the PDP’s national leadership has not commented on the state-level factional alignments.

Dinshiya’s entry adds to the list of early aspirants positioning themselves for the race more than a year before the election. Political observers note that family connections and factional structures within the PDP in Taraba are likely to shape the contest in the months ahead.

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Army Arrests Suspected Recruitment Fraudster Over ₦3.6m Scam in Taraba

The Headquarters of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected recruitment fraudster accused of defrauding members of the public of over ₦3.6 million under the guise of securing enlistment into the Nigerian Army.

The suspect, identified as Mr. Felix Yadeh, 51, was apprehended by members of a local vigilante group at Bantaje Village in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State and later handed over to troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly collected a total of ₦3,627,000 from unsuspecting victims while falsely promising them recruitment slots into the Nigerian Army.

The Army said the suspect reportedly confessed during interrogation that his younger brother instructed him to collect the money as purported recruitment fees for enlistment into the service.

Items recovered from the suspect included one Infinix Android mobile phone and ₦3,050 cash.

The statement noted that the suspect and the recovered items remain in military custody as investigations continue to uncover the full scope of the alleged fraud and identify possible accomplices.

Commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, commended the troops and the local vigilante group for their vigilance and swift response that led to the arrest.

He reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to tackling criminal activities and warned Nigerians against falling prey to individuals claiming they can facilitate recruitment into the Nigerian Army in exchange for money.

The Brigade stressed that recruitment into the Nigerian Army is free, transparent, and strictly merit-based, urging members of the public to report suspicious persons involved in extortion, impersonation, or recruitment scams to security agencies.

The operation, according to the Army, forms part of ongoing efforts directed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuibu, to eliminate criminality, extortion, and fraudulent activities across the country.

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APC Assured Me Of An Automatic Ticket Before Joining The Party, But That Promise Was Broken" — Sen. Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko (representing Delta North) publicly accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of breaking a pre-defection agreement. He stated that before he joined the APC, the party's former national leadership guaranteed him an automatic ticket, an assurance that was subsequently ignored when he was forced to compete in the primary elections.

In a media briefing and interview on Arise News, Nwoko explained that he had held meetings with the party's then-National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and other leaders. He was assured of an automatic ticket and a power-sharing formula to integrate his faction. However, these agreements failed to materialize after a change in party dynamics.

He however rejected the outcome. He claimed to have won in 98 wards with sufficient video evidence. He further alleged that election results from a single ward were controversially manipulated to subvert his victory.

State APC stakeholders, such as Delta APC Chairman Hon. Norbert Sochukwudinma, criticized Nwoko's stance. They argued that Nwoko stayed away from grassroots structures after joining the party and that leadership requires active community engagement rather than relying on assumed entitlements.

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