Category: Politics
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Jere Rep Member Disburses ₦71.9 Million for Flood Victims in Borno
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Ahmed Satomi, the member representing the Jere Federal Constituency of Borno State, has disbursed ₦71.9 million to support victims of the recent flood disaster and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The funds were part of the ₦100 million allocated for the Jere Flood Relief Fund. Satomi urged…
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Maiduguri Flood: Former VP Atiku Abubakar Visits Maiduguri, Donates ₦100 Million
By Abdul Kareem Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, donated ₦100 million on Sunday to aid in the recovery from the devastating flood that struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Tuesday. Mr. Abubakar, who also serves as the Waziri of Adamawa, calls for a holistic approach to providing a lasting solution to…
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#EndBadGovernance Protest: Senator Hussaini Forgives Farm Looters Despite Significant Losses
By Abdul Kareem JIGAWA, Nigeria (tHT) — In a remarkable display of grace and resilience, Senator Babangida Hussaini, representing the Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, has announced his forgiveness for those who looted and vandalized his farm during recent national protests. Despite the significant personal loss, the senator has chosen to focus on unity and the…
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President Tinubu’s Economic Vision Seeks to Turn the Tide Amid Protests ~ Reels Out Major Reforms Agenda in Housing, Agriculture, Infrastructure
By Abdul Kareem In a pivotal nationwide address on Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented an extensive plan designed to rejuvenate Nigeria’s ailing economy. This comes against the backdrop of widespread protests and social unrest, underscoring the urgency of the government’s initiatives. “**Our democracy progresses when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian are respected and…
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VP Shettima Urges Patience, Support for Tinubu Administration,
By Abdul Kareem ABUJA (tHT) — Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians, particularly from the northern region, to exercise patience and support the policies and initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. During a meeting with northern media professionals at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that the administration’s efforts are geared towards national…
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Lake Chad Governors Rally for Borno’s IDPs Reintegration: “We Are So Much Concerned”
By Abdul Kareem MAFA, Nigeria — The Lake Chad Governor’s Forum has pledged unwavering support for the reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State, marking a significant step towards stability in the insurgency-ravaged region. Chairperson of the forum, Ildjima Abdramane, Governor of Hadjer-Lamis state of Chad, led a high-level delegation to assess the…
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US 2024: President Biden Succumbs to Pressure, Withdraws From Reelection Bid, endorses VP Harris to Challenge Trump
By Abdul Kareem President Joe Biden has yielded to party pressure and announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race, where he had sought to extend his tenure in the White House. He also preferred his female Vice President, Kamala Harris, to be the party’s candidate. “And while it has been my intention to seek…
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Ndume Gets New Role as Senate Committee Chairman on Tourism
By Abdul Kareem In a surprising turn of events, Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has been removed as the chief whip of the Senate by the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision came as a result of alleged hurtful comments made by Ndume against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The APC, in a…
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Dauda Lawal’s Visionary Leadership Ushers in A New Era of Security, Development, and Prosperity
By Zagazola Makama In the last decade, Zamfara State, like its neighbor in the North-West region, has been engulfed by banditry, kidnapping, and other crimes that threatened the social fabric and economy of the state. Many people were killed, and thousands displaced, while large-scale destruction of public and private properties was perpetrated by the bandits,…
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Borno-Born Lawyer Daniel Bwala Tackles Senator Ndume for Lack of Mentoring in 21 Years, Hypocritical Criticism of President Tinubu
By Abdul Kareem Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has come under fire from one of his constituents, a prominent lawyer and policy analyst Dr. Daniel Bwala, who accuses him of grandstanding and hypocrisy in recent statements made to the media. Bwala went after his senator in angst over the lawmakers’ widely publicized criticism of the…
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