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  1. Matawalle Denounces NEF's Critique: Tinubu's 2023 Victory Unquestionable

    Nigeria Matawalle Denounces NEF's Critique: Tinubu's 2023 Victory Unquestionable

    In a fiery rebuke to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State emphatically declared that Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the 2023 presidential elections convincingly. The NEF recently expressed regret over their support for Tinubu during the election, citing the need for...
  2. Matawalle Labels NEF 'Political Burden' Over Tinubu Comments

    Nigeria Matawalle Labels NEF 'Political Burden' Over Tinubu Comments

    In response to comments made by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, criticized the NEF as a "political paperweight." Suleiman had suggested that the North erred in voting for President Bola Tinubu in 2023...
  3. Buyer's Remorse: Northern Elders Express Regret Over Supporting President Tinubu in 2023 Election

    Nigeria Buyer's Remorse: Northern Elders Express Regret Over Supporting President Tinubu in 2023 Election

    In a candid interview with The Guardian, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), unveiled a sobering reflection on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Suleiman's remarks illuminated a collective sentiment of regret within Northern Nigeria...
  4. Northern Elders Forum Slams President Tinubu Over 'Reckless' Electricity Tariff Spike

    Nigeria Northern Elders Forum Slams President Tinubu Over 'Reckless' Electricity Tariff Spike

    The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu's government's recent decision to increase electricity tariffs, labeling it as a "reckless move" that neglects the welfare of the Nigerian populace. The NEF, represented by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, its Director of...
  5. Mixed Reactions Trail NEF Chairman's Backing of Parliamentary System Amendment

    Nigeria Mixed Reactions Trail NEF Chairman's Backing of Parliamentary System Amendment

    The Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Ango Abdullahi, has publicly supported the proposed amendment to the Nigerian constitution, advocating a shift back to the parliamentary system of government. Mr. Abdullahi expressed his endorsement during a meeting with members of the House of...
  6. Northern Elders Forum Takes Aim at Tinubu Over Security Neglect

    Nigeria Northern Elders Forum Takes Aim at Tinubu Over Security Neglect

    The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has accused President Bola Tinubu of lacking interest in security matters, emphasizing that his focus is solely on the economy. Professor Usman Yusuf, a prominent NEF member, criticized Tinubu's apparent disinterest in security matters during an interview on...
  7. Northern Elders Forum Sounds Alarm on Judicial Integrity, Warns of Democracy Threat

    Nigeria Northern Elders Forum Sounds Alarm on Judicial Integrity, Warns of Democracy Threat

    In a recent statement, Prof Ango Abdullahi, Convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), expressed deep concern over the state of the Nigerian judiciary, urging caution to prevent the erosion of its integrity. Highlighting controversies in recent judicial decisions, especially in election...
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    Politics ‘We Regret Getting Rid Of Jonathan To Elect Buhari’ – Northern Elders Lament – Nairaland

    https://www.nairaland.com/6766335/regret-getting-rid-jonathan-elect
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    Metro Insecurity: Nigerians have lost faith in FG – Northern Elders Forum – New Telegraph

    https://www.newtelegraphng.com/insecurity-nigerians-have-lost-faith-in-fg-northern-elders-forum/
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    Politics 2023: Mixed Reactions Trail Calls For Jonathan To Contest – Leadership Newspaper

    https://leadership.ng/2020/10/13/2023-mixed-reactions-trail-calls-for-jonathan-to-contest/
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    Politics SARS is a serious shortfall in Nigeria’s policing and security ― NEF – Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/sars-is-a-serious-shortfall-in-nigerias-policing-and-security-%E2%80%95-nef/
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    Politics Northern Elders Forum In Shock As Yima Sen Dies At 69 – Leadership Newspaper

    https://leadership.ng/2020/10/07/northern-elders-forum-in-shock-as-yima-sen-dies-at-69/
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    Politics Arewa youths give govt 14-days ultimatum to end killings in Northern Nigeria – Daily Post Nigeria

    https://dailypost.ng/2020/06/15/arewa-youths-give-govt-14-days-ultimatum-to-end-killings-in-northern-nigeria/
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    Politics Northern elders write off Buhari, governments over insecurity – The Guardian Nigeria News

    https://guardian.ng/news/northern-elders-write-off-buhari-governments-over-insecurity/
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    Politics Insecurity: ‘You are mere irritant, featherweight’ – Presidency attacks Northern elders – Daily Post Nigeria

    https://dailypost.ng/2020/06/15/insecurity-you-are-mere-irritant-featherweight-presidency-attacks-northern-elders/
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    World Presidency fires back at Northern Elders Forum over verdict on Buhari, says it is a "quasi-organization with no credible membership" - LIB

    The Presidency has fired back at the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) after it alleged that ”poverty, particularly in the North and massive social security have worsened under Buhari’s administration.” Addressing newsmen at the end of a meeting convened by its chairman and former Vice Chancellor of...
  17. Nigeria Political News

    Politics Those who ordered herders out of South are not true northern elders — Paul Unongo – Vanguard News

    Second Republic Minister and former Chairman of Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Paul Unongo, in this encounter, posits that the problems associated with the suspected herders will continue except Nigerians embrace ranching. He also speaks on some other national issues. Excerpts: herdsmen What …...
  18. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro 2019: North Will Not Vote On Sentiment, Says Elders’ Forum – Nairaland

    The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said the 2019 presidential election will be won and lost based on the capacity, performance and incompetence of the candidates rather than sentiments as was the case in 2015. According to the forum, the ideal Nigerian president should be a patriot, committed...
  19. Nigeria Political News

    Politics Northern Elders Forum Divided Over PMB’s Re-election Bid – Leadership Newspaper

    There were indications yesterday that the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari may have torn the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) apart ahead of the 2019 presidential poll. While a faction of the forum led by its deputy convener for Northwest, Sani Zangon Daura (Danmasanin Daura); deputy...
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    Politics 2019: What vote-buying may cause Nigeria – PANDEF, Afenifere, Northern Elders, M-Belt Forum – Daily Post Nigeria

    The associations comprising Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Afenifere, Ohaeneze Ndigbo, Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and Middle Belt Forum, yesterday warned that the alleged practice of vote-buying threatens the conduct of the next elections in Nigeria. They warned that if the practice was not...
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