By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) in conjunction with the Borno State Government and other critical stakeholders in the State have identified the 22.5 Km Ngowom – Koshebe and Ngowom – Dusman – Zabarmari – Gongulong – Khaddarmari Road among others for urgent...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 1,000 houses in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Benue States as part of a broad plan by the Federal Government to address the conflict in the north, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has reiterated his commitment to providing adequate security for all residents of Borno State, including the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members. Governor Zulum also assured of improved welfare for all corps members, as they set...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Theatre Commander , Joint Task Force (JTF) North-East Operation Hadin kai (OPHK), Major General Gold Chibuisi has commended the efforts and objective reportage of defense correspondents in Borno covering joint operations of the Nigerian military in the counter insurgency fight against Boko...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Director and Head of Department, Family Health , Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Stella Nwosu has called on stakeholders, states and local governments, individuals, families and groups to endeavour to have adequate information and knowledge of self care guidelines and healthcare facilities around...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says airstrikes have destroyed terrorists’ camps in Borno State as well as illegal oil refining sites in Rivers State. The NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. ...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – No fewer than 7 persons have been killed and 2 others injured following the collapse of a building housing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Monguno town of Monguno LGA of Borno State. The building which is classroom in a school accommodating the...
In the unrelenting effort by troops to clear remnants of Boko Haram terrorists (BHT) enclaves in Borno and contiguous states, troops of 144 Battalion have successfully rescued 25 hostages held captive by the terrorists. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government, National Assembly, network of civil society organisations, media and other relevant authorities to help investigate and document all cases of missing persons . It also called on the relevant authorities to establish data...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force (JTF) in operation at Sambisa Forest around Dikwa axis of 81 Task Force Battalion Dikwa Command have rescued another abducted Chibok School girls, named Mary Nkeki. The 27-year old, who hailed from Bura area...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – With normalcy restored, officials of Borno State Government has resumed the biometrics data capture of repentant Boko Haram terrorists. The Borno State Commissioner, Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen Friday in Maiduguri. Prof....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – About 181,000 children in the eight prioritized Local Government Areas of Borno state in the North East Nigeria are not immunized, according to UNICEF. The UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate , who stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Transition Caretaker Committee Chairman of Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, Hon. Inuwa Bwala, has promised to reconstruct Pakilama Main Market of Marama town. He added that the LGC will soon commence rebuilding of the market to ensure that all the dilapidated...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a bid to deliver the dividends of democracy and to enhance the economic development of Banki Town, Borno State, the Caretaker Chairman of Bama LGA, Hon. Grema Terab has distributed 10 Keke-NAPEPs and 10 Jega tricycle pick-up vans to ease movement of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate recruitment of 52 medical staff amongst them two doctors, eight nurses and midwives and 42 other supporting staff. Zulum’s approval was disclosed by the Chief Medical Director, Borno State Hospital Management Board, Professor...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The General Manager of Borno State Environmental Protection Agency, BOSEPA, Alhaji Abubakar Sulaiman, along with the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Engr Modu Abadam, have participated in the monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday. The team visited different areas in Maiduguri and its...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno state government will take urgent steps to protect, promote and support optimal infant and young child feeding. including legislative protection, social promotion and health worker and health system support via Baby Friendly Initiatives (BFD) and additional approaches. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has flagged off a fresh phase of palliatives which is targeting about 300,000 households with about six persons per household to reach one million and eight hundred thousand (1.8m) persons in need. Governor Zulum launched the distribution...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Member representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Dr Midala Usman Balami has sponsored two Bills at the National Assembly. The two Bills which have passed first reading at the floor of the National Assembly are for the establishment of Federal College of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has granted approval for the use of a Government Secondary School as temporary site for the take-off of a newly established Federal College of Education (FCE) Gwoza. Zulum gave the approval during an assessment visit to the temporary site,...