Category: Feature
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𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆: Abba Wakilbe Leads Borno’s Remarkable Comeback in Dara Jamal
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno – Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe, Borno State’s Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, is spearheading a remarkable transformation in Dara Jamal. As Chairman of the Committee on the Resettlement of Dara Jamal, his fearless drive and unwavering commitment have been central to the rebirth of this community, once shattered…
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Without Tinubu’s Reforms, Nigerian Food Prices Would Be Three, Four Times Higher ~ Kyari
By Abdulkareem Haruna As the nation grapples with soaring food prices and the aftermath of multiple crises, Nigeria has launched an ambitious bid to overhaul its agricultural landscape. At the heart of this endeavor is a revamped Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, a symbolic and substantive change championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
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Governor Zulum; Borno’s Indisputable ‘Road-master’
By Abdulkareem Haruna Except for 2018, I had long jettisoned the idea of following politicians on their campaign trains as a journalist. I decided, since 2011, it was better to find more meaningful ways to spend my editorial time than enduring days and nights in the hinterlands, listening to loud, boring campaign songs in 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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After 7 Days in the Jungles of Borno, Brave Governor Zulum Receives A Hero’s Welcome in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Friday, May 23, a huge wave of Jubilation and relief swept through Maiduguri as Governor Babagana Zulum came back home. The courageous leader had been away for a whole week, traveling through very dangerous areas where Boko Haram is still active. His return, after spending seven days in places many wouldn’t…
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Abba Wakilbe: Tackling Educational Challenges for 65,000 Conflict-Affected Children in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Whether you admire him or not, Engineer Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has earned respect for his sincere dedication to improving education in Borno – a state that has suffered significant setbacks in education due to years of violent conflict. Of course Abba’s unwavering dedication to improving educational access…
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How Caregivers in Borno Exploit Malnourished Children by Selling Food Supplements
By Zainab Yetunde Adam CAREGIVERS in Borno, State in northeast Nigeria, are jeopardizing the health of acutely malnourished infants by diverting and selling free food supplements intended for their recovery. This investigation sheds light on this troubling practice. Teema Abubakar, a three-year-old girl, has been exploited by numerous caregivers seeking access to Ready to Use…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Safe Streets, Thriving Communities: The Impact of NEDC’s Solar Street Lighting
By Abdul Kareem In the Simari area of Dikwa Low-cost in Maiduguri, a local cap washer, Mohammed Bukar, shares his excitement: “We are now in New York because NEDC has brought light into our streets. Now I can safely work late hours and go home without the fear of being robbed or attacked by hoodlums.”…
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US 2024: President Biden Succumbs to Pressure, Withdraws From Reelection Bid, endorses VP Harris to Challenge Trump
By Abdul Kareem President Joe Biden has yielded to party pressure and announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race, where he had sought to extend his tenure in the White House. He also preferred his female Vice President, Kamala Harris, to be the party’s candidate. “And while it has been my intention to seek…
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A 1000-Word Spotlight on Governor Buni’s Achievements as Vice President Shettima Visits
By Abdul Kareem As Vice President Kashim Shettima prepares for an official working tour to Yobe State on Saturday, July 20th, he is poised to witness a state that has undergone significant progress and development under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni. Certainly, 1000 words can never fully capture the multitude of achievements accomplished…
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