By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A delegation from Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Vom , Bukuru-Jos led by the President, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor mni, paid a sympathy visit to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulumto.commiseeate with him,...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, alongside Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and former President Goodluck Jonathan, among other distinguished Nigerians, were nominated for Nigeria’s Pride Award. Governor Zulum will be honoured as the “Most People-Oriented Governor ” at an event organised by African Leadership...
The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to victims of the recent floods in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the cheque was presented by information commissioner, Baba Halilu Dantiye, and his humanitarian affairs and poverty eradication counterpart, Hajiya Amina Sani, on behalf of Governor...
As Maiduguri flood water gradually recedes, Borno Government has embarked on decontamination of water in the city. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Strategy, Prof. Usman Tar, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Friday. “We are taking measures to decontaminate the water...
Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri on Tuesday to sympathise with the people of Borno over the Alau Dam flood disaster that displaced thousands of people. Kashim, who led a Federal Government delegation to the beleaguered city, was received on arrival by Gov. Babagana Zulum, who took him to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Zulum praised Vice President Shettima as an icon and mentor who has inspired many with his values of integrity, perseverance, and service....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The House of Representatives Member representing Jere Federal Constituency of Borno State, Hon. Ahmed Satomi has again distributed 2,500 bags of wheat to vulnerable ones in the constituency irrespective of political or religious affiliation. Just few days ago, the lawmaker who is the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Executive Director and Founder of Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin has appealed to Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, to extend the state government’s support to the locally based humanitarian organization to enable it carry out its activities effectively and...
The police in Borno on Thursday said nine people were killed while 20 others were injured when Boko Haram detonated an Improvised Explosive Device(IED), in Kawuri in Konduga Local Government Area. The Commissioner Police, Yusuf Lawan who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Concerned North East Youths Coalition, comprising of young leaders from North East Nigeria and influential figures in the social media sphere has disassociated itself and its members from the planned nationwide protests, The Chairman, Concerned North East Youths Coalition, Aliyu Mohammed stated...
Football fans in Borno have continued to celebrate El-Kanemi Warriors FC’s emergence as winner’s of Nigerian Federation Cup and promotion to play in Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. The winning of the federation cup has qualified the team to represent Nigeria in the Confederation of Africa Football...
The Acting Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur , has said that the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and terrorism must continue. Kadafur made this known when he visited victims of the Saturday suicide bomb blast in Gwoza, Borno. NAN reports that the attacks, carried out by suspected...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Umar- Ibn Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has called on the federal government and Nigerian military to clear remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists still occupying Guzamala local government headquarters, and other communities in Kukawa, Abadam...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday unveiled the State Action Plans on Durable Solution to Internal Displacement in the country. While unveiling the plan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima called for a global partnership to address the problem of internal displacement in Nigeria. The News Agency of...
The Divisional Police Officer of New Marte in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State has been killed by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). It was gathered that the DPO, a Superintendent of Police, was killed on Monday night while defending the police...
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo will be among the dignitaries at the Yar’Adua Leadership Conference. The President of Global Initiative For Leadership Success, the organisers of the event, Mr Sunnie Chukumele made this known in an...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday in Maiduguri flagged off the Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support Programme for the North East Zone in fulfilment of her promise to continue to promote the womenfolk, particularly farmers across the Nation. Represented by the Wife...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Participants at the Kanem Borno Global Summit has resolved to promote and sustain the cultural and historical values of Kanem Borno empire. Chairman of the Borno Emirates Concerned Citizens Forum, Ambassador Zanna Boguma, stated this in a communique issued after a press conference...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Chairman of Network of Civil Society Organizations, Ambassador Bulama Abiso has commended Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for his humanitarian and developmental strides and meeting with the needs of the people especially the vulnerable in the state. He also...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has added weight to appeal made by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for President Bola Tinubu to stop the purported merger of the Nigerian Army University Biu...