Category: Politics
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From the Field to the Top: Meet Nigeria’s New Military Chiefs, CG Musa and Lagbaja
By Abdulkareem Haruna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has shaken up Nigeria’s security leadership, announcing on Monday the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police. The move, which had been widely anticipated amid growing security challenges and public outcry, also involved the appointment of new officers to lead the country’s defence…
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In Defence of Vice President Kashim Shettima
By Abdulkareem Haruna When it comes to commenting on political controversies, I am typically a hesitant participant. However, the current discussion around the Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has struck a personal chord with me, compelling me to take a more active role. Vice President Kashim Shettima has recently come under fire for his remarks…
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Dr Salma Anas- Kolo: First Northern Nigerian Woman To Be Appointed Presidential Health Adviser
By Abdulkareem Haruna Dr Salma Anas Kolo, daughter of former deputy governor in Borno state and a former commissioner of health in the same state, has made history by becoming the first woman from northern Nigeria to be appointed as health adviser to the President. Her appointment came after her outstanding performance as a director…
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What I’ll Do With My 4th Tenure As Speaker of Borno House of Assembly – Hon Lawan
In a recent interview with The Humanitarian Times, Hon Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker of the Borno House of Assembly, discussed his priorities for his fourth term as Speaker, the plan to have a proposed legislation for environmental protection, cultural preservation through introduction of local language of Borno state, and the ongoing efforts to combat the Boko…
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Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Societal Stigma to Empower Young Women’s Political Participation in Borno
By Rukaiyatu Idris In a community that highly values cultural traditions, Anna Bitrus refused to give up on her dreams, even when faced opposition from her immediate family and community members. She battled these critics when she first expressed her interest in politics. Despite their disapproval, she never let her hopes fade away. Eventually, Hon.…
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Abdulkarim Lawan: Borno Assembly Speaker Breaks Record as Nigeria’s Longest-Serving Since 2011
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abdulkarim Lawan, the honorable member representing the Guzamala local government of Borno State, has broken yet another record by being elected Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly for the fourth time. Mr. Lawan, who first assumed the position in 2011, has now become the longest-serving Assembly Speaker in Nigeria since…
The Humanitarian Times 