Tag: Borno
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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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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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‘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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