Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured that Borno State will organise the best and most befitting 2026 National Conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), scheduled to begin on 1st December in Maiduguri. Zulum made the pledge when he received the NSE President, Engr Ali...
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No fewer than 240 conflict-affected persons in Borno State have benefited from a six-month peacebuilding and livelihood support programme designed to strengthen reintegration, promote community acceptance and reduce the risk of violent extremism. The intervention, implemented by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development with support from the International...
Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital is a first-of-its-kind facility in Northeast Nigeria. It was established by Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. The 400-bed teaching hospital is designed to provide cutting-edge healthcare services comparable to those of any hospital worldwide. The hospital is a comprehensive healthcare and training institution that features...
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has said its troops have neutralised 44 suspected terrorists and disrupted an improvised explosive device (IED) operation during coordinated offensives across Borno State and the Lake Chad region. The military said the operations, carried out between October 26 and 28,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has secured a commitment from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to resume oil exploration activities in the state, even as he raised concerns over the delayed upgrade of the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant. The commitment was made known on Wednesday...
Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned four alleged contract fraudsters before Justice Muhammad Maina of the Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri. The defendants are; Ruth Emmanuel, Ibrahim Dogo Hyelni, Esther Loretta Gabari and Gbenga Makinde Obanewo. They were arraigned on...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has arrived Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on an operational tour to boost the morale of frontline soldiers and interact with the unit , battalion, task force, GOC and Theater Commandsers. Gen. Shaibu arrived on Saturday morning and...
Borno State Government has explained the reason behind the prolonged power outage affecting Maiduguri and several other parts of the state, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore electricity. The Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Mohammed Lawan Buba, said the blackout was caused by a fault on the...
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of 11 young men being held at the Maiduguri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, describing their detention as politically motivated and a threat to fundamental human rights. The rights organisation said the 11 youths have remained in custody since August 28, 2026,...
North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting key infrastructure projects in the region while unveiling fresh measures to tackle insecurity, poverty and other development challenges affecting the North-East. The position was presented at the 13th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum held on Saturday...
Borno State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five suspects in Maiduguri, following public reactions over claims that they were detained for wearing T-shirts with the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.” The Command said the suspects were arrested on September 25, 2026, during a...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue 78 schoolchildren abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. The association also expressed concern over the worsening economic hardship and...
Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA) has called for stronger measures to protect rivers and other water sources, warning that the survival of agriculture, livelihoods and communities depends on sustainable management of water resources. The call was made by the Managing Director of the Authority, Tijjani Musa Tumsah, during the...
A humanitarian organisation, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, has empowered 40 beneficiaries in Borno State with business starter packs and cash grants of N81,000 each to help them become self-reliant. The beneficiaries comprise 20 de-radicalised minors and 20 vulnerable women who head their households. They were selected...
Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED), in partnership with ICAN under the “She Builds: 2026 Peace Campaign,” has organised a one-day training workshop to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Peace, with stakeholders calling for greater recognition, protection and investment in women leading peacebuilding efforts across Borno State....
The Yerwa Tricycle Association on Wednesday received a financial intervention from the Borno State Government through the Borno State Social Investment Management Programme (BOSIMP), with 3,010 members identified as beneficiaries. According to BOSIMP, each beneficiary is to receive ₦50,000, with the funds credited to beneficiaries’ accounts. During a visit...
Allamin Foundation mobilises 200 Borno community leaders to prevent violent extremism, promote peace
Allamin Foundation mobilises 200 Borno community leaders to prevent violent extremism, promote peace
The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) has strengthened efforts to promote peace and prevent violent extremism in Borno State by engaging 200 community stakeholders in a series of dialogue and advocacy sessions across four communities in Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas. The community dialogues were held...
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop for its staff drawn from the six North-East states to strengthen institutional excellence and improve service delivery across the region. The workshop, tagged: _“NEDC Excellence Forum 2026,”_ was held from September 14 to 16, 2026. It brought...
Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has witnessed a change of command as Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar formally handed over the mantle of leadership to Major General Ibikunle Ajose, who assumed duty as the 16th Theatre Commander. The formal handing and taking over ceremony was held...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured the Tax Ombuds of Nigeria of the state government’s support to establish a regional office in Maiduguri, positioning the state as the administrative hub of the Northeast. The governor gave the assurance when he received the pioneer Chief Executive Officer...