Category: Opinion
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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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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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An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres
In this comprehensive review of recent military operations, Bayo Onanuga counters critics of national security by highlighting a week of significant victories across Nigeria. From the successful rescue of kidnapped students in Benue to the neutralisation of insurgents in Borno and the dismantling of ethnic militia cells in Plateau, Onanuga argues that the Nigerian Armed…
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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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Vice President Kashim Shettima: A Leader’s Unflagging Passion for Girl-child Education
“… a society’s prosperity and respect are closely linked to how it treats its women… ” VP Shettima By Abdulkareem Haruna It is well established that when you educate a girl-child you have set her on the path to positively changing the world. Of course, when you commit to girls’ education it means investing in…
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CS-SUNN Leads Charge for Nutrition Budget Inclusion: Advocacy Group Engages Government Officials
Proper funding is critical to address malnutrition and improve public health, according to Aisha Maidala, the CS-SUNN State Coordinator.
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This Defence Chief Will Not Die Until Gwabin Fulfills His Purpose In Life
By Abdulkareem Haruna There is an African proverb that says when someone’s death rumor circulates while they are far from the brink of death, they will live even longer to witness the funerals of those who wished for their demise. But we must also admit that death is inescapable. When the times comes, every soul…
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That Engineer Satomi’s Subsidized Fuel Palliatiative Still Makes Sense
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a commendable display of compassion, Engineer Ahmed Satomi, the member representating Jere Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, had recently taken significant steps to alleviate the burden on the citizens of Borno state capital following the recent removal of fuel subsidies. Particularly targeting small businesses and Keke Napep commercial…
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