Category: Politics
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2027: Satumari joins Borno APC race, presents nomination forms to Zulum in Abuja
Prominent philanthropist and grassroots leader Samaila Satumari has officially entered the race for the Hawul/Askira-Uba Federal Constituency, picking up his APC Expression of Interest and Nomination forms in Abuja on Wednesday. Following the purchase, Satumari presented the documents to Governor Babagana Zulum to seek his blessings, positioning himself as a heavyweight contender in a high-stakes…
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2027: Satumari Declares Bid for Hawul/Askira-Uba Seat, Promises Transformed Oversight Process
Dr Abdulaziz Samaila Satumari, a finance expert and APC chieftain, has declared his 2027 bid for the Hawul/Askira-Uba Federal Constituency. Following the party’s 2023 loss, Satumari is positioning his candidacy around fiscal oversight and “intellectual-led representation” to reclaim the seat for the ruling party.
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Southern Borno Stakeholders Seek Political Balance, Draft Deputy Speaker Askira for 2027 Senate Seat
By Abdulkareem Haruna A growing coalition of stakeholders across the nine Local Government Areas of Borno South has called for a restoration of “political equity and rotation” in the district’s representation at the National Assembly. LThe move, which gained significant momentum during a series of consultative meetings in Biu, Gwoza, and Shani, aims to draft…
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New ADC Leadership in Borno Vows to Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crisis, Insecurity
Following a successful state congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Borno State executive committee led by veteran politician Hon. Kolo Bukar. Highlighting a “failure of governance” by the incumbent administration, the new leadership has pledged to prioritize a policy-driven approach to tackle the state’s escalating insecurity and humanitarian challenges, vowing to provide…
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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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2027: Kanuri youth group pledges 10 million votes for Tinubu, Shettima
By Abdulkareem Haruna The All Kanuri Youth Renewed Hope Agenda (AKYRHA) has pledged to mobilize 10 million votes across the 19 northern states to ensure a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 general elections.The group made this declaration during the official launch of its activities and the…
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Senator Abubakar Kyari: The Steady Rise of a Consummate Statesman
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the loud and often chaotic space of Nigerian politics, Senator Abubakar Kyari the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, stands out as a fascinating anomaly. He is the “quiet man” of the power corridors—a cerebral technocrat wrapped in the garb of a grassroots politician. While many politicians jump from one party…
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2027: Who Will Succeed Governor Zulum?
By Abdulkareem Haruna About three weeks ago, Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, made a resounding declaration about the state’s future – a declaration that ignited intense political speculation that had been largely dormant for nearly eight years. Last month, at a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, the…
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Borno APC E-Registration: Amb. Jidda Mobilizes Stakeholders to Overcome NIN Barriers, Expand Party Base
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State APC E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee has launched a high-stakes offensive to digitize its membership, urging political leaders to take “full ownership” of the exercise as it enters its critical final phase. Following its inauguration on Monday, January 26, 2026, the committee, led by Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda OFR, has…
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Borno ‘Acting Governor’ Reads Riot Act to Newly Sworn-in LG Chairmen
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Acting Governor of Borno State, Dr Usman Umar Kadafur, on Thursday, swore in the 27 newly elected local government chairmen with a stern warning against “ceremonial leadership” and the culture of governing from the state capital. In an address that combined high expectations with the grim reality of the…
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