Category: Politics
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Abdullahi Bego: Celebrating Return Of A Square Peg to A Right Hole
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a move met with widespread acclaim, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has reappointed Abdullahi Bego to the Ministry of Information and Culture. This decision marks the return of a seasoned communicator and astute administrator to a position he once held with distinction. Bego’s reappointment indicates Governor Buni’s confidence in…
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BRIDGING GENDER GAP: First Women’s Political Resource Center Opens in North East Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations’ UN Women and the Maryam Babangida Center for Women Development have inaugurated the first-ever Resource Center for Women in Politics and Governance in North East Nigeria. This initiative aims to address the significant underrepresentation of women in the country’s political landscape. The center, unveiled in a ceremony in Maiduguri,…
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ANALYSIS: Burkina Faso makes ambitious move to depoliticise govt
New legislation targets the clientelism and political patronage that have plagued Burkina Faso’s public service delivery for decades.
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Jigawa’s Senator Hussain Dedicates Personal Allowance to Student Scholarships
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an unprecedented move demonstrating a profound commitment to youth education, Senator Babangida Hussain of Jigawa Northwest senatorial district has redirected his 10 million naira furniture allowance to fund scholarships for tertiary students in his zone. The scholarships, disbursed at the Wali Education Foundation Center (WEFC) on August 14, 2023, will benefit…
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Governor Zulum Delays Commissioners Swearing-in Amid Assembly Controversy
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, unexpectedly postponed today’s swearing-in ceremony for his new commission nominees due to unexplained State Assembly objections. The announcement was delivered just minutes before the scheduled start by Ali Bukar Dalori, the ruling APC party chairman and future deputy national chairman. The ceremony’s delay until…
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Borno Governor Demands Rigorous Aptitude Tests, Exams Before Appointing Future Perm Secs
Governor Babagana Zulum Puts End to Pro Forma Promotions, Requires Interviews and Examinations for Permanent Secretary Appointments
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Urges Urgent Measures to Prevent Further Territory Loss to Cameroon
By Abdulkareem Haruna The House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee on the Nigeria-Cameroon border dispute has expressed deep concern over the potential loss of a substantial landmass and Nigerian citizens residing within it to the Cameroon Republic. This disconcerting possibility, which follows the previous relinquishment of the Bakassi peninsula, highlights the urgent necessity for immediate…
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Inuwa Bwala: Caretaker Chairman for Hawul Local Government Bids Emotional Farewell
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria – Inuwa Bwala, the Transition Committee Chairman for Hawul Local Government area of Borno state, has announced that his tenure will soon come to an end. This marks the completion of a six-month period during which he oversaw the affairs of over three hundred thousand residents in one of…
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Shettima’s Apology: Herders Group Commends VP’s Humility, Inclusiveness
By Abdulkareem Haruna Vice President Kashim Shettima recently found himself in hot water over remarks made during an interaction session with elected members of Nigeria’s National AssembliesThe comments, which were seen as offensive by some Muslim brothers in the northern part of the country, prompted Shettima to issue an apology on BBC Hausa radio broadcast.…
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Celebrating the Reappointment of Isa Gusau: A Luminary in Modern Public Relations
By Abdulkareem Haruna “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” – Aristotle The wisdom in Aristotle’s words is evident in the extraordinary career of Malam Isa Gusau, the prodigious…
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