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2027: Group Endorses Engr Gubio For Borno Governorship
2027: Group Endorses Engr Gubio For Borno Governorship
By Melvin Anthony
A political group, Southern Borno Youth Advancement Initiative ( SOBYAI ) ,has endorsed Engr Mustapha Gubio , the immediate commissioner of works for the Borno State governorship ahead of the 2027 elections.
The group said Gubio’s experience in public service and infrastructure development makes him a credible choice to succeed Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
The Group in their call titled: “The 2027 Gubernatorial Succession In Borno State: A Call for Continuity, Competence, and Consolidation of Security Gains,” said the Southern Borno Youth Advancement Initiative (SOBYAI), after extensive consultations across youth structures, community leaders, and professional groups in Southern Borno, wished to make its position clear to the good people of Borno State, distinguished stakeholders, the revered Borno Elders Forum, the vibrant youth constituency, and all leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.
A statement signed and issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Maiduguri by SOBYAI President , Hon. Suleiman Tanimu and the Secretary Comrade, Suleiman Abdullahi respectively, noted that Borno State today stands at a decisive crossroads.

The group said while remarkable progress has been recorded under the visionary leadership Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, they are equally confronted with the stark reality of resurging security threats, with insurgent elements attempting to regroup and destabilise the hard-won peace of our communities.
These circumstances according to them demand that the choice of the next leadership be guided by prudence, foresight, and an uncompromising commitment to continuity.
“The administration of Prof. Zulum has set a high governance benchmark through massive infrastructure renewal, aggressive resettlement of displaced persons, institutional reforms, agricultural revitalization, and a people-centered approach to security.
“Key milestones include: Rebuilding of communities and dignified return of IDPs across Local Government Areas.
“Over 1,000 capital projects delivered, including roads, schools, and healthcare facilities.
” Recruitment of teachers and healthcare workers, plus scholarships for indigent students. Transparency, accessibility, and hands-on leadership that restored public trust”, the group said.
They added that this legacy is too valuable to be left to uncertainty, opining that Borno requires a successor with the technical depth, administrative discipline, and moral clarity to consolidate these gains and chart a path to greater stability and prosperity.
“It is the considered view of SOBYAI that Engr. Mustapha Gubio represents the most credible and prepared individual to sustain and advance the Zulum legacy.
” Engr. Gubio is a distinguished engineer and public servant whose career reflects a rare blend of technical competence, administrative acumen, and genuine compassion for the people of Borno.
” He has, over the years, demonstrated track record of executing complex, high-impact projects with efficiency and accountability, consistent with the standards set by Governor Zulum.
” Deep understanding of Borno’s security architecture and the socio-economic drivers of conflict, positioning him to sustain counter-insurgency and peacebuilding efforts.
” In Engr. Mustapha Gubio, we see a bridge between the remarkable foundations of today and the greater Borno we all aspire to tomorrow. He is a builder, a stabilizer, and a leader for these trying times.
” SOBYAI therefore respectfully appeals to all stakeholders; the Borno Elders Forum, traditional institutions, party leaders, women groups, and the youth to prioritise competence, continuity, and character in the forthcoming 2027 gubernatorial selection process.
“The peace, rebuilding, and future of Borno must supersede all other interests. We are confident that with Engr. Mustapha Gubio, the developmental trajectory initiated by Prof. Zulum will not only be sustained but accelerated for the benefit of every citizen of Borno State,” SOBYAI concluded.
2027: Group Endorses Engr Gubio For Borno Governorship
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State Actors Grumble Over Operational Allowances Within the Hadin Kai Theatre.
State Actors Grumble Over Operational Allowances Within the Hadin Kai Theatre.
By: Bodunrin Kayode
There is a quiet grumble within the ranks of the Joint Security team in the Hadin Kai theatre with an allegation that some forward operational bases are paid discriminatory allowances.
Some sources within the non military rankings who spoke with this reporter claim that their military colleagues in some forward operational bases (FOB) are actually paid higher than the rest of them by the pay masters who are supposed to release these funds.
This has actually led to a silent outcry by some of the security personnel within the ranks of the Hadin Kai theatre who have decried what they described as the unnecessary disparity between their operational allowances and that of the military.
“There has been some underground grumbling within the ranks of the uniformed personnel in the Hadin Kai theatre over allowances and I am talking about the para military and the police who are in the team in this very sector one.
” From our investigation, it has never happened before and that makes it strange and we believe it is not known to the theatre commander (TC) who we all know as a just man who wants all of us to be happy.
” And that is why we are passing this injustice through you people because you are equal partners in the battles we are fighting against our common enemy because we believe the wrong will be reversed as soon as he gets to hear.
“At our own FOB for now, I can say the drilling for crude oil has stopped but we are pinning the ground against the criminals. And I must tell you, the main challenges here is water we don’t have enough water and the food served is not that good.
“we have only been allocated two bags of water for one week in this hot weather and the allowance given is 31,000 naira while the military is 45,000 naira sir.
“So why is there a difference in the money while both of us are working in the same assignment. Before the allowance was N45,000 and was equal to that of the Army but now they have reduced non military to N31,000 and they expect us to pay returns of 5,000 inside the same N31,000” Said the angry operative.
Operatives of operation Hadin Kai are made up mostly of the entire military, Federal Police, immigration, customs, Civil defence, custodial service, vigilante and the civilian jtf.
In spite of all these collaboration among services which includes the state security services sometimes, the war has gone on for almost 17 years with no sign of a true, seize fire, table negotiations or a total end of the hostilities between the country and non state actors.
State Actors Grumble Over Operational Allowances Within the Hadin Kai Theatre.
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Grumble within ranks in joint security team in Borno
Grumble within ranks in joint security team in Borno
By: Bodunrin Kayode
There is a quiet grumble within the ranks of the Joint Security team in the Hadin Kai theatre with an allegation that some forward operational bases are paid discriminatory allowances.
Some sources within the non military rankings who spoke with this reporter claim that their military colleagues in some forward operational bases (FOB) are actually paid higher than the rest of them by the pay masters who are supposed to release these funds.
This has actually led to a silent outcry by some of the security personnel within the ranks of the Hadin Kai theatre who have decried what they described as the unnecessary disparity between their operational allowances and that of the military.
“There has been some underground grumbling within the ranks of the uniformed personnel in the Hadin Kai theatre over allowances and I am talking about the para military and the police who are in the team in this very sector one.
” From our investigation, it has never happened before and that makes it strange and we believe it is not known to the theatre commander (TC) who we all know as a just man who wants all of us to be happy.
” And that is why we are passing this injustice through you people because you are equal partners in the battles we are fighting against our common enemy because we believe the wrong will be reversed as soon as he gets to hear.
“At our own FOB for now, I can say the drilling for crude oil has stopped but we are pinning the ground against the criminals. And I must tell you, the main challenges here is water we don’t have enough water and the food served is not that good.
“we have only been allocated two bags of water for one week in this hot weather and the allowance given is 31,000 naira while the military is 45,000 naira sir.
“So why is there a difference in the money while both of us are working in the same assignment. Before the allowance was N45,000 and was equal to that of the Army but now they have reduced non military to N31,000 and they expect us to pay returns of 5,000 inside the same N31,000” Said the angry operative.
Operatives of operation Hadin Kai are made up mostly of the entire military, Federal Police, immigration, customs, Civil defence, custodial service, vigilante and the civilian jtf.
In spite of all these collaboration among services which includes the state security services sometimes, the war has gone on for almost 17 years with no sign of a true, seize fire, table negotiations or a total end of the hostilities between the country and non state actors.
Grumble within ranks in joint security team in Borno
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EU Commits €235 Million to Tackle Escalating Humanitarian Crises in West and Central Africa
EU Commits €235 Million to Tackle Escalating Humanitarian Crises in West and Central Africa
By: Michael Mike
The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian aid package aimed at addressing the deepening crises across West and Central Africa, where conflict, hunger, displacement, and climate shocks continue to devastate millions of lives.
The funding will target the region’s most vulnerable populations, including those affected by armed conflicts, food insecurity, forced displacement, and communities cut off from essential services. A significant portion—€75 million—has been earmarked for the Central Sahel, widely regarded as the epicentre of the region’s instability.
Other allocations include more than €72 million for Chad, €33 million for Nigeria, €22 million for the Central African Republic, €16.6 million for Cameroon, €4.8 million for Mauritania, and over €6 million for coastal countries. An additional €6.4 million will support region-wide humanitarian initiatives.
Announcing the intervention, Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, described the situation as a convergence of multiple emergencies.
“West and Central Africa is facing a storm of humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, poverty, hunger, instability, and climate shocks,” she said, recalling firsthand encounters with displaced families during a visit to Chad.
According to Lahbib, the aid will provide critical relief, including food, clean water, healthcare, shelter, and access to education for children whose lives have been disrupted by violence and displacement.
The region’s humanitarian situation remains dire, with conflicts in the Central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin continuing to spill across borders, intensifying instability in coastal nations and triggering widespread displacement. The ongoing crisis in Sudan has further strained resources in eastern Chad, while separate emergencies persist in north-western Nigeria, parts of Cameroon, and the Central African Republic.
The European Union reiterated its commitment to acting as a reliable humanitarian partner, emphasizing that the intervention is designed not only to save lives but also to restore dignity and hope for affected communities.
EU Commits €235 Million to Tackle Escalating Humanitarian Crises in West and Central Africa
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