By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier for allegedly killing a truck driver at a checkpoint along Maiduguri – Dikwa- Gamboru road. The incident occured following a misunderstanding between the soldier and the truck driver at the checkpoint....
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday led a government delegation for the funeral prayer of the Waziri of Borno, Yerima Mustapha Muktar, in Maiduguri on Saturday. Zulum’s delegation included the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Minister...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tajudeen Lagbaja on Tuesday commissioned a block of classrooms in Zajiri area of Bolori II community of Maiduguri metropolis and a solar powered industrial Borehole at Jiddari Polo community of Maiduguri City. The...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri inaugurated 107 Mass Transit vehicles including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno Government. Speaking at the ceremony, the President lauded Gov. Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people oriented policies and projects. He disclosed that the Federal Government was planning...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – All Muslim Women Associations Borno State has strongly condemned the barbaric bombing of innocent Muslims observing Maukud Nabiyyu festival in Tudun Biri Village of Igabi LGA of Kaduna . The group also called on the federal government and its agencies to intervene...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has reiterated the state government’s commitment to promote inclusivity and eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. Governor Zulum stated this at an event on Sunday to mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities with the theme:...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development on Thursday in Maiduguri organized a one day media training for journalists on conflict sensitive reporting on transitional Justice and reintegration in Borno State. The Project Manager, Allamin Foundation, Mr. Samuel Orahii said the training was...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As part of the 2023 celebration of the 16 Days of Activism., Save the Children has launched tree planting campaign on Thursday at Modusulumri area of Mashimami orchard and pure water plant along Biu road near Bakassi Housing Estate, Maiduguri. Save the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has been according incredible support to the Nigerian military and in many instances he risks his life visiting front lines to motivate troops, Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has declared. The minister spoke on Tuesday at...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Released detainees from military detention camp and safe corridor camp at a one day training organized by Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Maiduguri on Tuesday said the acceptability, reconciliation and reintegration processes have strengthened their self esteem and confidence. They also...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Hon. Babagana Malarima has commended Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development over its role in promoting peace and supporting the vulnerable, less privileged in the society. Hon. Malarima also pledged positive partnership with the foundation in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Stakeholders at a community dialogue in Maidugiri over the weekend have called for the adoption of traditional system, pattern and protocol of administration of the ongoing process.of reintegrating the deradicalized and rehabilitated repentant Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.. The stakeholders...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Theatre Command, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, (OPHK) has organized a one day training workshop for journalists and military personnel on media engagement and national interest. Declaring the workshop open on Thursday at the NUJ Press Center Maiduguri, The Theatre Commander, Joint...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umar Zulum, in Maiduguri over the death of his mother-in-law, Fatsuma Kyari, last week. Fatsuma Kyari was mother to Dr Falmata Babagana Zulum,...
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, from narrow to standard gauge. This followed the adoption of a motion by Sen. Victor Umeh( APGA-Anambra) and co-sponsored by 31 other senators at plenary. Moving the motion, Umeh said...
Community stakeholders in Konduga LGA of Borno State have appealed to government and humanitarian partners to alleviate their poverty, by providing the youths and women with job opportunities and vocational skills acquisitions. They also called on the government to provided adequate security especially in the remote areas and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has organized a one day training workshop on Transitional Justice for 25 selected Members of Community Peace Forum Maiduguri on Monday. The Executive Director, Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin while declaring the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A fire outbreak has gutted the famous Gamboru Market in Maidugiri, the Borno State’s capital on Sunday morning. The cause of the fire outbreak is yet unknown but vigilante groups including the CJTF and residents were seen making frantic efforts to put off...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Stakeholders at a community dialogue forum for reconciliation, reintegration and sustainable peace have urged the Borno State Government, non governmental organisations, amongst others to improve on security in all communities across the state. The stakeholders also called for the adoption and implementation of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno’s Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senators, House of Representatives members and other top government officials on Monday afternoon attended the ‘Janaza’ (funeral prayers) of late Hajiya Fatsuma Kyari, Mother-in-law to Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum....