Category: Feature
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Beyond the Screen: Why Not Everything Online is Real
By Priscilla Pambi Tajiring In the contemporary digital age, the internet has become a pervasive “second reality.” From social media feeds and news updates to viral videos and blogs, information flows in a relentless stream. For many, particularly younger users, the digital world often feels like an absolute truth. However, the sobering reality remains: not…
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Borno 2027: The Selflessness of Abdullahi Askira
In a rare display of political selflessness, Borno State Deputy Speaker Hon. Abdullahi Askira has withdrawn from the senatorial race to challenge incumbent Senator Ali Ndume. Citing respect for party leadership and a desire to give other “qualified sons and daughters” a chance, Askira’s decision to retire from elective politics in 2027 sets a new…
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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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Senator Abubakar Kyari: The Steady Rise of a Consummate Statesman
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the loud and often chaotic space of Nigerian politics, Senator Abubakar Kyari the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, stands out as a fascinating anomaly. He is the “quiet man” of the power corridors—a cerebral technocrat wrapped in the garb of a grassroots politician. While many politicians jump from one party…
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2027: Who Will Succeed Governor Zulum?
By Abdulkareem Haruna About three weeks ago, Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, made a resounding declaration about the state’s future – a declaration that ignited intense political speculation that had been largely dormant for nearly eight years. Last month, at a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, the…
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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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Two Iconic Projects Set To Transform the Face of Yobe’s Capital
By Abdulkareem Haruna Damaturu, the heartbeat of Yobe State, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. For years, the city was known for its quiet resilience, but today, it is about making headlines for a different reason: a bold architectural and social revolution. Under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, two “legacy projects” – a futuristic…
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How Gov Buni’s 131 Road Projects are Rewiring Yobe’s Economy
By Abdulkareem Haruna For 35 years, Sa’idu Malam’s community in Fika, Yobe State, lived in isolation. Despite decades of appeals to successive governments, their requests for a road were met with total silence – until now. “You might not fully appreciate how we are feeling now unless you experienced our previous difficulties,” Sa’idu says, his…
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Yobe Ultra Modern Markets: A governor’s Push to Turn Farmers into Merchants
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Yobe – Yobe State government has completed the construction of nine ultra-modern markets across its three geopolitical zones – a bold and ambitious people-oriented project that promises a significant shift from the informal, open-air trading systems that have historically dominated the state’s agricultural economy. The project, part of a broader initiative…
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THE ‘RETURN’ OF GENERAL SHAIBU: A Strategic Masterstroke for Nigeria’s Security
By Abdulkareem Haruna I was on a long journey from Abuja to the heartland of the Northeast region when news flashed on my mobile device: that one of Nigeria’s most effective army generals in the war in the Lake Chad region had been appointed to the upper echelon of the nation’s army. I couldn’t believe…
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