Category: Op-ed
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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 Abdullahi Askira has withdrawn from the senatorial race to challenge incumbent Senator Ali Ndume.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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Reclaiming the Map: The End of the ‘Metropole’ Mandatory Layover
By The Humanitarian Times Editorial When the chartered flight from St. Kitts touched down in Abuja last Sunday, it was an aviation milestone masquerading as simple logistics. A group of 100 Caribbean business leaders, diplomats, and cultural envoys, representing eight different island nations, stepped onto African soil not after a grueling layover in London, Paris,…
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Civil Society Calls for Action, Inclusion at 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum – ‘What is for us without us is not for us!’
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State — As the 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum concluded, Friday, Jan. 31, a united voice from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the humanitarian crisis that has gripped the Lake Chad Region for over a decade. The three-day forum, held in Maiduguri,…
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As Borno and Chad Open New Chapter in Trade and Commerce Amid Shared Security Challenges
By Abdulkareem Haruna Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to be at the council chambers of Government House Maiduguri to cover a significant event aimed at revitalizing the economy around the Lake Chad basin. During this historic event, Borno State and the Republic of Chad initiated a historic bilateral commitment to enhance trade between…
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Revolutionizing Food Security: Modern Irrigation Techniques in Borno State
By Hamza Suleiman Before the Boko Haram insurgency, Borno State was one of the most agriculturally advanced states in Nigeria, with over half of its population engaged in cereal crops, livestock, fishery, and poultry production. This contributed significantly to Nigeria’s food supply, making it a crucial player in feeding the country’s vast population. However, the…
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A New Approach to Combatting Terrorism in Nigeria: The Truth Alliance and the Path Forward
By Ahmed Mustapha Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit in Abuja concluded that a new approach to fighting terrorism was needed across Africa. As the head of one of Nigeria’s largest NGOs dealing with this problem, I strongly agree and hope that the conclusions of this meeting will herald new and exciting approaches…
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