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Labour Party Stakeholders in Plateau North Endorse Gyang Zi’s Defection to APC

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Key stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) in Plateau North have resolved to leave the party, endorsing the defection of Hon. Gyang Yaya Zi, SAN, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision was reached at an enlarged meeting held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Zi’s residence in Little Rayfield, Jos.

The gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District. Discussions centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels, leadership struggles within the party, and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.

Stakeholders expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the party, citing unresolved leadership crises, structural deficits, and the lack of preparations for upcoming political activities. They noted that these challenges had left members in confusion and disillusionment.

In contrast, the meeting acknowledged what it described as the “giant developmental strides” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. It highlighted the need for Plateau State to align with the federal government to benefit from its policies and programs.

Stakeholders criticized the ongoing leadership tussle within the Labour Party, stating that it threatens democracy and has divided the party into factions, leaving members uncertain about their political future.

Given the structural weaknesses in LP, members resolved to advise Gyang Zi, SAN, to leave the party and join the APC. They expressed confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance.

The meeting emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.

Supporters of Gyang Zi pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.

Stakeholders urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.

The meeting reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are not sidelined in the democratic process.

Following these deliberations, stakeholders officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC. They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party.

Additionally, the meeting congratulated Gyang Zi on his recent elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), describing it as a testament to his leadership and credibility.

The resolutions were signed by key political figures, including former LP House of Assembly and local government candidates, party executives, and representatives of various support groups.

With this development, Gyang Zi’s defection to the APC is expected to reshape the political landscape in Plateau North, positioning him as a key player in the region’s political future.

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Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence

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Google on Thursday announced that Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature will get Nano Banana-powered image generation to create images with personalized context.

That means its AI images can be created using Gemini’s understanding of your likes and interests, without those having to be explicitly noted in the prompt.

This works because Gemini already has context of your data through Google account connections, such as Gmail and Google Photos. So, instead of typing “Generate an image of my dream home, my interests are tennis and music,” you can now just say, “Design my dream home.” 

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What’s more, the Nano Banana-powered connection can also use the labels in your Google Photos, so that it understands names and words that describe a group, like “Family”. For instance, you can create an image by saying, “Generate an image of my family and me doing our favorite activity.”

The company said the “sources” button will show how Gemini derived the context for image generation.

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Google said that just like other connections, Gemini might get the context wrong, and you can provide feedback. Plus, you can also provide reference photos for image generation by clicking the “+” icon.

The image generation feature will be available to Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. within the coming days. Google plans to bring the feature to Gemini in Chrome desktop and to other users soon.

Google first launched Personal Intelligence earlier this year and made it available to all U.S. users in March. Earlier this week, the company expanded the feature to more users in countries like India and Japan.

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JUST IN: FG Graduates 744 Repentant Terrorists After Rehabilitation Programme

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No fewer than 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism on Thursday graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor.

A breakdown of the graduates shows that two are from Abia State, 10 from Adamawa State, one from Akwa Ibom State, two from Anambra State, 12 from Bauchi State, 597 from Borno State, three from Ebonyi State, one from Enugu State, 15 from Kano State, three from Katsina State, one from Kebbi State, five from Kogi State, four from Nasarawa State, two from Niger State, two from Plateau State, two from Sokoto State, and 58 from Yobe State.

The participants also include foreign nationals: one from Burkina Faso, one from Cameroon, two from Chad, and four from the Niger Republic.

In terms of religion, 733 of the graduates are Muslims, while 11 are Christians.

Speaking at the ceremony in Gombe, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the initiative is not a reward for violence but a strategic tool to counter extremism.

Represented by the Director of Special Operations Forces at Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Kabiru Tanimu, he said the programme addresses the human dimension of insurgency and supports long-term peacebuilding.

He added that while military operations remain necessary to neutralise threats, sustainable peace depends on rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Oluyede stressed that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme, but a structured intervention aimed at reducing violence, weakening extremist recruitment, and promoting stability.

He urged the graduates to embrace a new path, warning against a return to violence, and encouraged them to contribute positively to society.

According to him, successful reintegration requires support from state governments, communities, families, and institutions.

Earlier, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ali, said the programme was designed as a strategic response to insurgency, combining security operations with rehabilitation efforts.

He explained that participants underwent psychosocial support, vocational training, religious reorientation, civic education, and behavioural transformation.

Ali noted that many beneficiaries were victims of coercion and forced recruitment, adding that the programme gives them an opportunity to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society as responsible citizens.

He emphasised that reintegration is a shared responsibility requiring community acceptance and institutional support.

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Yahaya, represented by his aide, urged the graduates to embrace the opportunity for a fresh start and become productive members of society.

He said the programme reflects the Federal Government’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to peacebuilding, de-radicalisation, and reintegration efforts.

The graduation highlights Nigeria’s continued shift towards combining military operations with non-kinetic strategies in addressing insurgency, particularly in the North-East, as part of broader efforts to reduce recidivism and promote long-term stability.

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