Category: Politics
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Voter Registration Fraud Reported in Borno, Scammers Charge ₦1,000 for Fake Data Collection
Abdulkareem Haruna A sophisticated voter fraud registration scheme targeted at exploiting citizens desperate to register has emerged in Borno state, threatening the integrity of the ongoing electoral process. The fraudulent operation, which uses fake machines to illicitly collect voter data and thumbprints for a fee, was brought to light during a recent meeting between the…
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2027: Northeast Group Apologizes to Good Jonathan, Asks Him to Run for President
By Abdulkareem Haruna A decade after his government was defeated at the polls and his legacy was tainted by accusations of complicity with the Boko Haram insurgency, a political group from northeast Nigeria has issued a public apology to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The stunning reversal took place at a press conference on Thursday…
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Lawmaker Renews Push for Savannah State, Citing Borno’s Size and Resource Management
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – A federal lawmaker from Borno State, Dr. Usman Midala Balami, has renewed calls for the creation of “Savannah State” from the existing Borno State, at the ongoing House of Representatives Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution. Dr Balami hinged the basis of his call…
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As Opposition Coalition Gathers Strength in Borno Amidst Wave of Defections
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections draw closer, the political landscape in Borno State is experiencing a significant realignment, with a likely surge of defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This comes in the wake of the recent inauguration of David Mark, a former Nigerian Senate President and a…
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Most Male Parliamentarians Backing Reserved Seat for Women Bill ~ Zainab Gimba
By Abdulkareem Haruna An overwhelming majority of male lawmakers in Nigeria’s National Assembly are now backing a bill to create reserved seats for women, a prominent female legislator, Zainab Gimba revealed. Honorable Zainab Gimba, who represents the Bama, Ngala, and Kala Balge constituencies in the House of Representatives, expressed considerable optimism about the bill’s prospects…
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After 40 Years Savannah State Bid Gains Momentum at Public Hearing
By Abdulkareem Haruna After more than four decades of persistent advocacy, the long-standing demand for the creation of Savannah State from the current Borno State received a notably positive reception this past week at the North East Zonal Senate Committee Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. A substantial gathering of supporters converged…
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Borno Governor Denies Defection Rumors, Reaffirms APC Loyalty
Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has refuted recent online speculation that he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with five other governors. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum dismissed the rumors as “unfounded and baseless fabrication” by individuals seeking relevance. He reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty…
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Borno Deputy Speaker Backs Push for Savannah State, Cautions Against Premature Celebration
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Engineer Abdullahi Askira, has given his full support for the proposed Savannah State, an aspiration predominantly championed by the people of Southern Borno, his home region. Though the effort to carve a new state from Borno has undeniably…
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Northeast Civil Society Group Urges Sweeping Fiscal and Electoral Reforms
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri NIGERIA – The North East Civil Society Network (NECSN) submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Nigerian Senate Committee on Constitutional Review on Friday, advocating for significant amendments aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and electoral integrity across the nation. The coalition of civil society organizations, focused on promoting good governance and development…
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Civil Society Groups Back Diaspora Voting, Urge Caution on Implementation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigerian civil society organizations are advocating for the inclusion of diaspora voting in the nation’s electoral process, a move they believe will enhance democratic participation. However, they are simultaneously urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement robust safeguards to prevent potential abuses. The Network of Civil Society…
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