Tag: Politics
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Zulum Defies Insecurity with N3bn State-Owned Quarry and 70-Truck Fleet to Drive Rural Road Revolution
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced the establishment of a N3 billion quarry plant in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, as part of a strategic shift to bypass contractor withdrawal caused by regional insecurity. Speaking on Monday at the Government House during the distribution of 70…
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Borno Commissioner Urges Journalists to Shift Narrative on Women, Demand Focus on Long-Term Upliftment
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Hon Zuwaira Gambo, has on Tuesday, Oct. 21, challenged local journalists to significantly elevate and broaden their coverage of gender issues, demanding a focus toward reports that actively “promote the status of women” and contribute to their long-term empowerment. The call came yesterday at the…
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Nigerian Women’s Groups Push for Reserved Legislative Seats, Electoral Reforms
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A coalition of civil society organizations, led by the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), on Friday formally submitted a memorandum to the Senate Committee on constitutional amendment, advocating for the creation of additional legislative seats exclusively for women and significant reforms to the selection process of the…
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Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Societal Stigma to Empower Young Women’s Political Participation in Borno
By Rukaiyatu Idris In a community that highly values cultural traditions, Anna Bitrus refused to give up on her dreams, even when faced opposition from her immediate family and community members. She battled these critics when she first expressed her interest in politics. Despite their disapproval, she never let her hopes fade away. Eventually, Hon.…
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