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Veteran Journalist Bilkisu Babangida Dies at 56, Laid to Rest in Abuja

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Renowned journalist and former BBC correspondent, Bilkisu Babangida, has passed away at the age of 56. The accomplished broadcaster, known for her fearless coverage of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast, was buried in Abuja on Tuesday according to Islamic rites, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues.

Bilkisu Babangida began her illustrious career in journalism with the BBC in 2006, where she served as the Borno and Yobe correspondent. Her entrance into the media spotlight coincided with the escalation of insurgent attacks in the region, particularly by the dreaded Boko Haram sect. Her brave reporting from the epicentre of the crisis earned her both national and international recognition.

Throughout her career, Babangida was known for her deep passion for journalism, her commitment to telling the stories of the marginalized, and her ability to report under extremely dangerous and challenging circumstances. Her work provided critical insights into the lives of communities ravaged by violence, displacement, and fear.

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Her passing has triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the country. Among those who paid tribute to her was Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who described her death as a “monumental loss to the journalism profession in Nigeria.” In a condolence message delivered by his spokesperson, the Governor praised Bilkisu’s courage and professionalism, noting that she contributed immensely to nation-building through responsible reporting.

Also extending sympathies were media executives, colleagues from local and international press outfits, and civic society leaders, all of whom praised her as a “trailblazer for female journalists in northern Nigeria” and a “symbol of resilience.”

Bilkisu Babangida’s life and legacy continue to inspire a new generation of journalists, especially women, in Nigeria and beyond. Her dedication to truth and ethical journalism will be remembered as part of the enduring impact she made in the field.

She is survived by her husband, Two children, and a large extended family who have called on Nigerians to remember her in prayers and continue the fight for the causes she stood for.

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6 Kano Central Senatorial Aspirants Withdraw for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau

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May 10, 2026

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Six Kano Central senatorial aspirants have withdrawn for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau in the forthcoming 2027 general election.

One of the senatorial aspirants and a former Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad, stated this while addressing journalists at Aminu Kano House in Abuja.

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Those that Withdraw for Malam Ibrahim Shekarau are Dr Muhammad Zango,Alhaji Danyaro Yakasai,Usman Bala Muhammad ,Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada and Shehu Isah Direba.

 

The aspirants have already purchased their nominations forms and submitted to APC secretariat before they were called for a consensus by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

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Obi Thunders at NDC Convention: ‘Rethink Now, Tyrants! Nigerians Will Reclaim Power in 2027!

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May 10, 2026

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The presidential hopeful of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, vowed today at the party’s national convention in Abuja to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the support of Nigerians.

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In his words: “To the beneficiaries of democracy who have now turned themselves into agents of destruction, depriving Nigerians of the democracy they enjoy—who think we will not have a free and fair election in 2027—let them rethink now, because we are going to have a free, fair, and credible election.”

 

The party’s convention today officially unveiled the NDC as the country’s second most vibrant opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

With both Mr. Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the NDC, and Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen in the ADC, the political atmosphere is set for a power play in 2027.

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INEC Monitors NDC Convention, Confirms Due Process as NWC Members Sworn In

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

 

At the national convention of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) today, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to monitor the electioneering process of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

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The presence of the Commission’s officials has put an end to the debate over whether the NDC followed due process in its registration as a political party.

 

Furthermore, the officials’ presence has boosted the morale of Nigerians seeking a credible platform to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

 

At the end of the convention, the elected NWC members of the party were sworn in right there, in the presence of the officials.

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