Category: Politics
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Kenya’s Embattled President Sacks Entire Cabinet Amid Protests, Economic Challenges
By Abdul Kareem In a bold move aimed at addressing weeks of public unrest and economic challenges, Kenyan President William Ruto has taken decisive action by dismissing nearly all of his Cabinet ministers and the attorney general. This move comes in the wake of widespread protests over high taxes and poor governance, triggered by the…
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Before Kadafur Ends His 30 Days Stint as Acting Governor of Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the next few days, precisely by 7th of July, the deputy governor of Borno state, Usman Umar Kadafur, would be ending his 30 days role as the acting Governor of the state. It would be a massive disservice and unkind of the media not to say or write something about it,…
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ZULUM: 238 Projects in 365 Days; Another Year of Remarkable Progress in Borno’s Project Landscape
By Abdul Kareem There is no doubt that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has set a new standard for leadership and progress in Nigeria. In just the past year, Governor Zulum has overseen a remarkable transformation in Borno, personally spearheading 238 projects across 13 sectors. These projects have left a lasting impact on the…
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Acting-Governorship: As Zulum Continues to Set Standards of Good Governance
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a political landscape often plagued by power struggles, distrust and discord between top government officials, the recent handover of executive powers by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, marks a significant display of trust, collaboration, and leadership excellence. This move, which allows Deputy Governor Kadafur…
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NEDC Sets the Record Straight: Allegations Against MD Goni Alkali Debunked by Top Official”
By Abdul Kareem The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has firmly rebutted allegations made against its Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Goni Alkali, asserting that the Commission’s projects are not only visible but also verifiable and functional across the North East region. In a strong response to an online article penned by one Reverend Kallamu Musa…
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Borno Government Commits to Supporting Boko Haram Victims, Strengthening Local Humanitarian Efforts in Post-Conflict Reconciliation
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Government has pledged its “unwavering support” for victims of the Boko Haram insurgency and has expressed its commitment to collaborating with locally based humanitarian organizations in its peace rebuilding, transformation, and post-conflict development plans. Zuwaira Gambo, the state’s Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development made this commitnent public…
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Ruling APC Sweeps Polls in 15 Borno LGAs As BOSIEC Continues Collation of Results
By Abdul Kareem The Borno state independent electoral commission (BOSI has commenced the collation of results for the Saturday January 10, 2024 local government elections. From the results so far declared, the ruling APC seemed to be cruising on victory with the party winning in the 15 of the 27 local government areas so far…
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Borno’s N340 Billion ‘Budget of Consolidation and Progress’ on Fast Track for Year-End Approval ~ Speaker
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) is poised to expedite the passage of a groundbreaking N340 billion budget for 2024, marking a significant stride towards the sustained development of the state. The Speaker of BOSHA, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, announced the legislature’s commitment to a swift review and approval of the proposed…
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ANALYSIS (1) : Governor Zulum’s 2024 Budget Speech Highlights Promising Growth and Development Initiatives
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an impassioned address to the Borno State House of Assembly, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum unveiled the 2024 Appropriation Bill, presenting a comprehensive plan aimed at driving sustainable growth and development across sectors. The proposed budget, which amounts to a total sum of N340,619,836,000.00, is a testament to Zulum’s commitment to the…
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“I am Alive and Well,” Says Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. CG Musa, Dismissing Death Rumors
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, dispelled rumors of his untimely demise on Monday, addressing a false report circulated by a national daily that had claimed his passing. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically rejected the misleading news, branding it as unfortunate, unethical, and without credibility. In a press release…
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