Tag: Borno
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Borno APC Crisis Resolved: Shettima, Zulum Reach Consensus on Gubio After Tinubu’s Intervention
The internal rift within the Borno State APC has been resolved after Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Zulum reached a consensus on Engineer Gubio as the party’s flagbearer. The resolution, brokered following direct intervention by President Bola Tinubu, puts an end to the looming battle for the state’s governorship ticket.
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New ADC Leadership in Borno Vows to Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crisis, Insecurity
Following a successful state congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Borno State executive committee led by veteran politician Hon. Kolo Bukar. Highlighting a “failure of governance” by the incumbent administration, the new leadership has pledged to prioritize a policy-driven approach to tackle the state’s escalating insecurity and humanitarian challenges, vowing to provide…
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In Conflict-affected Borno, NGO Pushes to Put School Planning in the Hands of the People
In the wake of prolonged conflict in Northeast Nigeria, the advocacy group Connected Development (CODE) is pivoting to a grassroots-first strategy. By integrating local leaders and parents into the planning of “Local Education Sector Operational Plans,” the initiative aims to foster community ownership and ensure that rebuilding efforts in Borno State are both transparent and…
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ISWAP Raid on Borno Police Outpost Leaves Four Officers Dead
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Four police officers killed during a midnight raid on a divisional headquarters by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants were laid to rest Saturday, as Borno State authorities signaled a renewed offensive against the persistent extremist threat in the country’s northeast. The assault began approximately 1:00 a.m. on…
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Borno Governor Urges Religious Tolerance, Honors Troops in Easter Message of Resilience
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum issued a call for religious harmony and national unity on Sunday, marking the Easter holiday by praising the resilience of a region long defined by its struggle against the Boko Haram insurgency. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Zulum characterized the…
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40 Jire Dole Members Complete Intensive Human Rights Advocacy Training in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – As Borno State continues its delicate transition toward stability following years of conflict, grassroots organizations are intensifying efforts to empower local voices in the fight for civil liberties.On Saturday, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a prominent Borno-based non-governmental organization, convened a specialized training session for 40 members…
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2027 Succession: What Zulum’s Cabinet Dissolution Means for Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Borno politics, timing is everything. It isn’t just a matter of luck; it is sometimes a weapon deployed to shape the future. For months now, the political atmosphere in Maiduguri, the state capital, and even outside, has been thick with anticipation. Analysts and power brokers viewed the countdown to the end of…
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BORNO CSO: Abubakar Suleiman Emerges as NECSOB Head in Landmark Election
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State (NECSOB) has ushered in a new leadership era following a high-tech, bi-annual election that saw Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi Suleiman emerged as the substantive Executive Director. The transition, described by observers as a “seamless digital shift,” was conducted via a secure…
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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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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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