Category: Politics
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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 