Beyond the Asphalt: Why Borno’s broken roads need security, not scapegoats, by Abubakar M. Kareto The recent federal approval and official flag-off of the N1.245 trillion Gombe to Biu Super Highway project has predictably sparked intense discussions across our region. While many rightly celebrate this major infrastructure milestone for the Northeast under President Bola Tinubu, a segment of casual onlookers has used the announcement to launch bitter criticisms against lawmakers representing Borno State at the National Assembly. These critics point aggressively at the deplorable conditions of vital federal roads like...