Category: Analysis
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From 2019 to 2027: The Consistent Loyalty of Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan
Behind the scenes of the APC’s recent endorsements in Borno lies a recurring theme of self-sacrifice. As Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN, steps aside for Engineer Mustapha Gubio, we examine how Lawan’s history of prioritizing party unity over personal ambition has become the stabilizing force of Borno politics.
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Jilli: The Price of Business as Usual in a Terror Zone
From a $778 million fine against French giant Lafarge to the thriving “insurgency markets” in Borno State, the line between profit and complicity is disappearing. This article explores why doing business with terrorists—even for a “swift profit”—is no longer just a trade; it is the oxygen that keeps Boko Haram alive, and the legal consequences…
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Borno 2027: My Take on Kaka Shehu Lawan
By Abdulkareem Haruna Some days ago, I was at a barbing saloon and naturally, the conversation around Borno 2027 and who would succeed His Excellency Professor Babagana Umara Zulum erupted. I usually avoid jumping into public debates; as a journalist, I prefer to listen quietly and gauge the public mood. However, a mutual friend put…
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2027 Succession: What Zulum’s Cabinet Dissolution Means for Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Borno politics, timing is everything. It isn’t just a matter of luck; it is sometimes a weapon deployed to shape the future. For months now, the political atmosphere in Maiduguri, the state capital, and even outside, has been thick with anticipation. Analysts and power brokers viewed the countdown to the end of…
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Borno’s ‘Mega Schools’: A Defiant Answer to Boko Haram
By Abdulkareem Haruna For the last decade, the story of education in north-east Nigeria has been one of tragedy. In Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, schools were not just buildings; they were targets. The insurgent group, whose name loosely translates to “Western education is forbidden,” spent years waging war on learning.…
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As Opposition Coalition Gathers Strength in Borno Amidst Wave of Defections
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections draw closer, the political landscape in Borno State is experiencing a significant realignment, with a likely surge of defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This comes in the wake of the recent inauguration of David Mark, a former Nigerian Senate President and a…
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Lessons from JAMB’s Glitch and the Hollow Gaps in Nigeria’s Exam System
By Abdulkareem Haruna The recent saga surrounding Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and its 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results has triggered a multi-layered reflection on the complexities of national digital infrastructure, public trust, and the unending battle against examination malpractice. What began as a public outcry over unusually low scores, which…
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2027: The VP Shettima that I know will Survive
By Abdulkareem Haruna Early this week, in a display of unwavering solidarity, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Borno chapter, convened an emergency stakeholders meeting in Maiduguri, the state’s capital, to address swirling rumors of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s office and his place comes 2027. For four hours, the elite of Borno’s ruling political party engaged…
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MILESTONE: How CATAI Stepped Up Amid Conflict, Flood Crisis to Empower Vulnerable Communities (2)
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria – In 2024, as vulnerable communities in Maiduguri faced the combined impact of a protracted conflict and increasing climate-related disasters, the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), a local non-governmental organization, provided a crucial lifeline by saving lives and fostering positive socio-economic change. According to their recently…
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CATAI Milestones: A Data-Driven Overview of What’s Being Achieved for Women, Girls (1)
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) l, AA Maiduguri-baser NGO, has successfully implemented several strategic initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls during the past years in northeast Nigeria. With funding from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund and partnerships with organizations such as Malala Fund and the Danish Refugee Council,…
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