Category: Politics
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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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Governor Zulum Identifies Graduate Skill Gap as Key Challenge at University of Ibadan’s 75th Anniversary Lecture
By Abdukareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, addressed the skill gap among Nigerian university graduates during a lecture at the University of Ibadan’s 75th-anniversary celebrations on Monday. Zulum, in the first of a series of lectures commemorating the anniversary, titled “Leadership, Citizenship, and Meeting Contemporary Social Justice in Nigeria,” underscored the mismatch…
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APC’s Usman Ododo Declared Winner of Kogi Governorship Election
By Andulkareem Haruna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Usman Ododo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Kogi governorship election held on Saturday. With a total of 446,237 votes, Ododo emerged victorious and has been officially declared the governor-elect. The declaration was made by the chief…
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#KOGIDECIDES2023: Results Show Parties Making Early Lead in Their Comfort Zones So Far
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the off-season governorship election for the confluence state on November 11, 2023. On Saturday, in accordance with INEC guidelines and arrangements, voters in the state turned out in large numbers to support their preferred candidates for the governorship. Kogi has a total of 1,932,654…
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Appeal Court Upholds Senator Lawan’s Election Win in Borno Central
By Abdulkareem Haruna Thursday brought a decisive victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, confirmed Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan’s win in the February 25 senatorial election for the Borno Central seat. The court determined that the appellants, Barrister Mohammed Kumalia and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), failed to…
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First African Woman Set to Lead Inter-Parliamentary Union in Historic Election
By Elizabeth Ameh ABUJA, NIGERIA – This month, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is poised to make history by electing its first African woman president. The landmark election is scheduled to occur during the IPU’s 147th Assembly, taking place from October 23 to 27, 2023, with delegates from 179 Member States in attendance. The newly elected…
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Bamanga: Commissioner Nominee From Gwoza Confirmed By Borno Assembly, Expresses Gratitude to Governor Zulum
By Abdulkareem Haruna It was a jubilation moment on Friday, Oct. 6, when Aliyu Lawan Buba, aka Bamanga, the recent nominee for the position of Commissioner from Gwoza local government in Borno state, was screened and confirmed by the Borno State House of Assembly. The screening took place during a special session where the Assembly…
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