Category: Politics
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Hon. Bello Ayuba Emerges as New APC State Chairman in Borno, Making History
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a historic turn of events, Hon. Bello Ayuba, the former state secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, has been elected as the new state chairman of the party. This significant development took place at a special congress of the party, following the elevation of his predecessor, Ali Bukar…
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Northeast Governors Say Some Traditional Rulers Behind Escalating Banditry, Insecurity in Region
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Northeast Governors’ Forum (NEGF) convened its 8th meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday, expressing concern over the escalating banditry and worsening security situation in the region. The forum, which comprises the Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe, with Gombe and Taraba represented by their Deputy Governors, acknowledged…
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THE TRIUMPH OF TINUBU/SHETTIMA AND THE QUESTION OF NATIONHOOD.
By Inuwa Bwala Even in more controversial circumstances, there has never been a time a presidential election was upturned after the winner has been innaugrated. And our present situation is not an exception. Agreed, that, there is always a first time, but it is equally true that history is not made out of a vacuum.…
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Governor Zulum of Borno State Signs 9 New Laws Including Landmark Social Investment Act for Boko Haram Victims
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a significant development, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State signed nine different Bills passed by the State House of Assembly into law on Wednesday. Among these, the “Borno State Social Investment Bill” stood out as a groundbreaking initiative that will provide a legal framework for the state to offer special…
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Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima Clocks 57th, As Gov Zulum Lauds His Unique Mentorship Style
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, GCON, marked his 57th birthday today, receiving high praise for his unique style of mentorship from his mentees and colleagues. In a heartfelt tribute, Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, mni, FNSE, lauded Shettima’s approach…
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Majority of Americans Want Trump to Face Trial Before 2024 Election, Poll Finds
By Abdulkareem Haruna A majority of Americans want former President Donald Trump to face trial in his federal classified documents and election interference cases before the 2024 election, according to a new poll from Politico and Ipsos. The poll was conducted shortly after Trump surrendered to face election interference charges in Georgia. It found that…
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Abdullahi Bego: Celebrating Return Of A Square Peg to A Right Hole
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a move met with widespread acclaim, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has reappointed Abdullahi Bego to the Ministry of Information and Culture. This decision marks the return of a seasoned communicator and astute administrator to a position he once held with distinction. Bego’s reappointment indicates Governor Buni’s confidence in…
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BRIDGING GENDER GAP: First Women’s Political Resource Center Opens in North East Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations’ UN Women and the Maryam Babangida Center for Women Development have inaugurated the first-ever Resource Center for Women in Politics and Governance in North East Nigeria. This initiative aims to address the significant underrepresentation of women in the country’s political landscape. The center, unveiled in a ceremony in Maiduguri,…
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ANALYSIS: Burkina Faso makes ambitious move to depoliticise govt
New legislation targets the clientelism and political patronage that have plagued Burkina Faso’s public service delivery for decades.
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Jigawa’s Senator Hussain Dedicates Personal Allowance to Student Scholarships
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an unprecedented move demonstrating a profound commitment to youth education, Senator Babangida Hussain of Jigawa Northwest senatorial district has redirected his 10 million naira furniture allowance to fund scholarships for tertiary students in his zone. The scholarships, disbursed at the Wali Education Foundation Center (WEFC) on August 14, 2023, will benefit…
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