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2027: Why Tinubu retained Shettima as running mate – University don

A University of Maiduguri don, Professor Shehu Liberty, has lauded President Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Shettima for the 2027 polls, citing the need for political continuity and competence in governance.
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How NDIC Excites Borno Students with New Knowledge on Financial Literacy

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has empowered 250 Maiduguri students with essential financial skills, including budgeting and the importance of savings, during a symposium to mark the 2026 Financial Literacy Day.
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Yobe Govt Approves N73.3bn for Agriculture, Infrastructure and Empowerment Projects

The Yobe State Executive Council, led by Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved N73.3 billion for a series of infrastructure, agricultural, and empowerment initiatives aimed at enhancing socio-economic development across the state.
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Allamin Foundation empowers 240 Victims of Boko Haram, Repentant Insurgents in Bama

The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has empowered 240 youths—comprising both returnees from non-state armed groups and host community members—with business startup kits following intensive vocational training in Bama, Borno State.
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Borno Students, Youth Groups Unite to Tackle Terrorism, Banditry

Hundreds of students and youth groups in Maiduguri have launched a strategic partnership with security agencies to combat terrorism, pledging to boost community intelligence-sharing and enforce a strict no-ransom policy to cripple insurgent networks
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Maiduguri Council Chairman Assures Equitable Distribution of Free Mosquito Nets as Borno Flags Off 2026 Malaria Chemoprevention

As Borno State rolls out its 2026 malaria chemoprevention campaign, local leaders and health officials aim to reach five million beneficiaries with free treated mosquito nets and preventative care
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IRC, Borno Govt Seek Strengthened Policy for Hypertension, Diabetes Care in Conflict Settings

As NCDs continue to drive significant mortality in Nigeria, stakeholders in Borno State are pushing for the adoption of community-based and patient-led care models to improve hypertension and diabetes management in conflict-affected settings
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Sultan, Vatican Envoy Map Out New Front Against Hate Speech, Declining Moral Standards

In a strategic pivot toward combating digital misinformation and youth disengagement, the Sultan of Sokoto and the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States have pledged a unified front to tackle the weaponization of hate speech and the erosion of ethical standards in Nigeria
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Renewed Love for VP Shettima Takes Center Stage as FG Flags Off Borno’s Multi-Billion Naira Roads

By leveraging his position to secure major infrastructure investments, including the landmark N136 billion highway projects, Vice President Kashim Shettima has silenced critics and solidified his political influence in Borno State. Abdulkareem Haruna examines how these strategic developments are transforming the local narrative and reviving hopes for transnational trade in the Lake Chad region
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FG flags off reconstruction of strategic Borno highways to boost security, trade

In a move to revive trans-Saharan trade and enhance security, the Federal Government has inaugurated N137 billion in road projects in Borno State, marking a strategic step in reconnecting border communities and boosting post-insurgency economic recovery