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Senator Abubakar Kyari: The Steady Rise of a Consummate Statesman
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the loud and often chaotic space of Nigerian politics, Senator Abubakar Kyari the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, stands out as a fascinating anomaly. He is the “quiet man” of the power corridors—a cerebral technocrat wrapped in the garb of a grassroots politician. While many politicians jump from one party…
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In ‘Reprisal’, Boko Haram Kills Officers, Soldiers ,Abduct Hundreds in Coordinated Attacks on 5 Borno Communities
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Boko Haram militants loyal to Imam Abu Umayma have declared a new territorial headquarters in the village of Ngoshe, following a mid-Ramadan offensive that left at least 30 people dead and more than 200 women and children in captivity. The insurgent group released a chilling three-minute video Thursday, March…
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Nigerian Army Launches Locally Manufactured ‘Vanquisher’ Combat Vehicles
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army has formally integrated a new fleet of locally manufactured light combat vehicles into its inventory, marking a significant pivot toward domestic defense production amid a protracted fight against regional instability. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, lauded the arrival of the Vanquisher Light…
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CFLI: Canadian Delegation Assesses Peace-Building Progress in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna Diplomatic representatives from the Embassy of Canada met with regional stakeholders Wednesday to evaluate the progress of grassroots deradicalization and social cohesion programs in Borno State, focusing on the precarious future of children formerly associated with armed groups. The delegation, led by First Political Officer, Maude Oliver under the Canada Fund for…
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2027: Who Will Succeed Governor Zulum?
By Abdulkareem Haruna About three weeks ago, Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, made a resounding declaration about the state’s future – a declaration that ignited intense political speculation that had been largely dormant for nearly eight years. Last month, at a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, the…
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30 Days in Zulum’s Shoes: How Acting Governor Kadafur Impressed Us All
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In the high-stakes world of Nigerian politics, power is usually guarded with such intensity that only a very few leaders are willing to let go of the reins for even a moment. The relationship between a governor and their deputy is often strained by a lack of genuine trust,…
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After Decades of Embargo Borno Begins Digitized Land Allocation to Fuel City Expansion
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – After more than forty years of stagnation in urban planning, Borno State is finally breaking new ground. On Monday, the Borno State Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) announced a major expansion of Maiduguri, introducing a digital land allocation system designed to end decades of bureaucratic delays and corruption. The initiative…
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‘𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚’: As Physicians Meet in Maiduguri for Historic Summit
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — This week, more than 200 health experts gathered in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, for the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN). This landmark event is the first of its kind in the state, chosen both for its importance to national security…
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Borno Acting Governor, Minister Flag Off FG’s Emergency Food Distribution Targeting Vulnerable Households
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Federal Government on Thursday commenced the nationwide flag-off of emergency food and nutrition support for vulnerable persons, beginning with Borno State, as part of a strategic intervention to mitigate rising food insecurity and restore hope to conflict-affected communities. The exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, saw…
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Borno APC E-Registration: Amb. Jidda Mobilizes Stakeholders to Overcome NIN Barriers, Expand Party Base
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State APC E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee has launched a high-stakes offensive to digitize its membership, urging political leaders to take “full ownership” of the exercise as it enters its critical final phase. Following its inauguration on Monday, January 26, 2026, the committee, led by Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda OFR, has…
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