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<p>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.</p><div class="NsTiJWyK" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p><div class="m86DRczy" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>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.”</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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