By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A two-day roundtable discussion workshop organized by Stand to End Rape (STER), a non-governmental organization, has brought together journalists, civil society organizations, community, and religious leaders in Borno State to discuss ways to increase women’s participation in politics. The workshop, held at Amada YAnnex...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian authorities to bring to justice those responsible for atrocities committed against victims and survivors of the Boko Haram insurgency. This includes both insurgents and military personnel who have been accused of human rights abuses. Addressing a press...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with Her Excellency Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, the First Lady of Borno State, celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the launching of distribution of empowerment items to persons with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a significant collaboration between the Borno State Government and the American University of Nigeria (AUN), economic empowerment items were distributed to members of the Chibok Girls Parents Association to support their livelihoods and ensure continued resilience Tuesday. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, highlighted...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on behalf of the other governors, approved the appointment of Umar Musa Gulani as Director General of the North East Governors Forum. This was contained in a statement released on behalf of the forum chairman and governor of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Police operatives attached to the Borno State Command repelled a group of armed and dreaded terrorists, who attacked the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State, on November 28, 2024. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Sunday...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, is set to construct an intra-city rail network to connect Maiduguri and its environs. This is the first of such project by any of Nigeria’s 19 northern state governments. The first phase of the project will commence with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A non-political Group under the umbrella of Southern Borno Concerned Citizens (SBCCs) has expressed shock and displeasure over the position of Senator Mohammed Monguno (APC Borno North) for endorsing the controversial Tax Reform Bills sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. It...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has flagged off the distribution of food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Amarwa and Madinatu IDPs Camps in Maiduguri during his two days State working visit to Maiduguri, Borno State. Nentawe with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has received a cheerful and heart-warming brief on the successful defence of Kukawa town by the military officers and men of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), who successfully coordinated a repulsion of a large column of Boko Haram insurgents that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The troops of Sector 3, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised five ISWAP terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno. The troops also recovered arms and 40 motorcycles from the terrorists. Chief Military Information Officer, MNJTF N’djamena,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has again successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on 22nd November 2024, following reports from vigilant residents. A statement issued on Saturday by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal –...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Borno State House of Assembly, CASFOD, and Borno State Children’s Parliament to host a special event to mark the 2024 World Children’s Day. Children took...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the donation of eighteen (18) combat and patrol motorcycles to the 25 Brigade Damboa, as part of effort to boost the combat efficiency of the military unit. The presentation was made, on behalf of the State Government,...
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has organized a two-day training event for journalists, civil society organizations, women, youth, community leaders, and religious leaders to advocate for women and girls’ rights to own Houses, Land, and Properties (HLP). The training aims to mobilize campaigns against traditional harmful practices that deny...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – No fewer than 5 soldiers have been killed by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in an attack in Gubio LGA of Borno State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General Edward Buba, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development in Maiduguri, Borno State, has taken a significant step towards promoting reconciliation and reintegration in the North East region. On Tuesday, the foundation organized a one-day training workshop for 60 women, comprising 30 Muslims and 30 Christians,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has officially launched a Roadmap for open Defecation free (ODF) in the state, signaling the beginning of a campaign to eradicate open defecation in all communities. The Borno State First Lady , Dr. Falmata Zulum was also honoured by UNICEF as...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has successfully repatriated a group of Nigerian citizens from the Chad Republic. This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring the welfare and safety of its people, particularly those stranded in challenging situations across the border. In...
. By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Following the attack on Kareto town in Mobbar LGA of Borno State on 16 November 2024, the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum has condemned in strong terms the atrocious attack and reaffirmed the loyalty, commitment and support of the people and...