The recent town hall meeting on peace and security in Borno State, organized by News Central, marked a significant milestone in citizen engagement. This initiative provided a platform for citizens to voice concerns, hold leaders accountable, and shape decision-making processes. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s attendance was a notable highlight,...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Police Command has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to restore law and order in the state. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Abdulhamid Nasiru, the Command has arrested 210 suspects and convicted 86 others between June 11 and June...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Health, Dr. Salma Anas Kolo, has assured that the federal government will support the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare, Borno State. The hospital, located in Hawul local government area, is set to provide...
By SADIQ ABU, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development in Maiduguri recently organized a one-day workshop on Spiritual and Peace Education for Women Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs). The workshop, part of the “#SheBuildsPeace” initiative, aimed to promote peace and unity among religious faithfuls in Borno State, particularly...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State First Lady, Dr. Falmata Babagana Zulum has officially launched the “Her Seat in Parliament and governance campaign in Maiduguri. A statement issued and jointly signed by Barrister Fatimah Mustapha Zannah, the Chairperson and Elizabeth Ameh, the Secretary said this initiative aims to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday commissioned 20 road projects in Maiduguri, the state capital, to mark the 2025 Democracy Day. They are Maina Kenindi Road, Talba Road, Yerima Road, Tafa Balewa Road, Cemetery Road, Park Road, Benue Road, Kinshasa Road, Homan...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has made an early morning visit to hospitals on Thursday in Maiduguri, arriving at the State Specialist Hospital at 5:00 a.m, sympathising with patients and donating cash support to commemorate Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day. The Governor donated N50,000...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced the handover of Umar Ibn Ibrahim El-Kanemi College of Education, Science, and Technology, Bama, for the immediate commencement of academic activities at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama. Governor Zulum made...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the 375 tractors belonging to Borno State Government which have been fully refurbished by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the National Assets Recovery, Refurbishment and Redeployment Project (Asset Restore Project). The event was...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has celebrated this year’s Eid el-Kabir with 200 street children rescued from drug abuse, criminal activities, and various forms of vulnerability. The event, which took place at the Bulunkutu Rehabilitation Centre in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated N100 million to aid the families of slain soldiers and those wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the northeast region. The donation was made on Saturday at an Eid El-Kabir Sallah luncheon hosted jointly...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood disaster. Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas experienced their worst flooding in...
Eid-el-Kabir: CAS celebrates with troops in Maiduguri, urges relentless pursuit of national security
Eid-el-Kabir: CAS celebrates with troops in Maiduguri, urges relentless pursuit of national security
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– In a show of solidarity and appreciation, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at NAF Base Maiduguri on 6 June, 2025. Represented by the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has joined the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, along with top government officials and hundreds of residents for the two Raka’at Eid prayer at the historic Shehu’s Palace in Maiduguri. The Eid prayer was led...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with his family and the people of the state. Before departing Abuja, Shettima joined other Muslim faithful in observing Eid-Kabir prayers at the National Eid ground. Upon arrival at the Muhammadu...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In yet another coordinated efforts by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), scores of terrorists have been neutralised, with assorted arms and ammunition recovered, in a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a powerful address at the 5th World Congress on Justice with Children in Maiduguri, Deputy National Speaker of the National Children’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Zanna Sonoma, has called on global leaders to prioritize child-centered justice. The congress, themed “Advancing Child-Centered Justice: Preventing...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Bale Galtimari Consultative Forum (BGCF) has issued an urgent appeal to the Federal Government, Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, National Security Adviser, Borno State Governor, and the state House of Assembly to relocate Giwa Barrack from its current location in Maiduguri to a safer...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive review of the state’s existing laws to align with contemporary realities before the end of his tenure Governor Zulum made the promise on Friday during the official launch of the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to prioritise energy accessibility for vulnerable populations, emphasising that electricity should not be treated solely as a profit-driven commodity. Speaking at the 6th National Council on Power (NACOP) summit held...