Category: Editorial
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2027: Is Demand for Rotational Fairness in Borno South Pressuring Ndume Camp into ‘Crowdfunded’ Optics?
Things are getting very interesting in Borno state especially in the high wired political space of Borno South Senatorial District, where the incumbent Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume appears to be borrowing a page from the old populist playbook. Facing a recent sophisticated challenge from the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi…
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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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Kebbi’s Governor Idris acted swiftly on the Zuru hospital deaths. Accountability is the next step
By Abdulkareem HarunaThe sudden deaths of two young siblings at General Hospital, Zuru, is a tragedy that defies simple comfort. Allegations that a wrongful injection caused their deaths have understandably shaken public confidence in Kebbi State’s healthcare system. In moments of such profound loss, the immediate instinct of bureaucracies is often to close ranks and…
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30 Days in Zulum’s Shoes: How Acting Governor Kadafur Impressed Us All
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In the high-stakes world of Nigerian politics, power is usually guarded with such intensity that only a very few leaders are willing to let go of the reins for even a moment. The relationship between a governor and their deputy is often strained by a lack of genuine trust,…
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From Maiduguri to Ife: How Governor Zulum’s Developmental Strides Won the Admiration of the Ooni
For years, the road to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State was defined by the scars of an insurgency that sought to erase the very concept of the modern state. But in recent months and years, the narrative of Borno has shifted from one of survival to one of national magnetism. Last weekend, His Imperial…
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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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Beyond Ethnicity: How Zulum’s Reward Strategy Sets a New Standard for National Unity and Dedication.
By Abdulkareem Haruna The enduring image of Professor Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, is not of a politician in a pristine, air-conditioned office, but of a leader among the rubble, a man walking the perilous, often neglected, frontline of the state’s recovery. Despite his massive workload, Governor Zulum still demonstrates an extraordinary capacity…
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From Diffa to Kirawa: Zulum’s Relentless Pursuit of Peace Offers Hope in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — When Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirawa, a rocky agrarian community in Borno State, the destruction was swift and brutal. But so was the response from Governor Babagana Zulum. Upon learning of the assault, which left many dead and homes burned, Governor Zulum immediately rerouted his itinerary to be on…
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Zulum’s ‘Resilience Tour’ a Test of Will in Borno’s Quest for Sustainable Peace
By Abdulkareem Haruna GWOZA, Nigeria – In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has launched a “resilience tour” as thousands of villagers flee a new wave of terrorist attacks near Gwoza. The tour, according to his spokesman, Dauda Iliya, is aimed at boosting morale and supporting communities affected by the conflict. Of course this is a…
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VIDEO: Prof. Humphrey Nwonsu Speaks on Why June 12 Election Result was Not Announced
A trending video features Late Professor Humphrey Nwonsu, former NEC Chairman, discussing the 1993 Nigerian election he conducted, which was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime. Professor Nwonsu, the former NEC chairman, did not explain why the 1993 election results were delayed beyond June 17th until nearly 30 years later, when he published a book…
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