Author: Bay-6 News
-
Borno Governor Hints on Review of Maiduguri Masterplan, Warns Against Building on Waterways
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – With Maiduguri once again facing the threat of severe flooding, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum announced on Saturday, August 2, the need for a critical review of the city’s town planning. The announcement follows a fresh bout of heavy rains that has left residents submerged, a painful reminder of…
-
Zulum’s ‘Resilience Tour’ a Test of Will in Borno’s Quest for Sustainable Peace
By Abdulkareem Haruna GWOZA, Nigeria – In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has launched a “resilience tour” as thousands of villagers flee a new wave of terrorist attacks near Gwoza. The tour, according to his spokesman, Dauda Iliya, is aimed at boosting morale and supporting communities affected by the conflict. Of course this is a…
-
Flood Fears Recede as Zulum Intervenes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – In the face of rising flood fears, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum moved to calm residents Saturday, assuring them that measures are in place to prevent a recurrence of the devastating flood that claimed over 150 lives last September. The governor’s visit to the Alau Dam, a critical…
-
UNIMAID Unbundle Mass Comm, Gets New Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The University of Maiduguri has established a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a move that restructures and expands its existing Mass Communication program. The decision, approved by the university’s Senate, follows a federal government policy to unbundle the broad field of mass communication into more specialized departments.…
-
Another Maiduguri Flood Exposes A City Built on Faulty Water Management Foundation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – For the people of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, the annual rainy season that usually lasts for about 12 weeks, brings not just relief from the scorching heat, but also a relentless cycle of fear. Heavy rain on Wednesday, July 30th, caused widespread flooding across…
-
Conflicting Directives Deepen Maiduguri Residents Flood Fears as Alau Dam Releases Water
By Abdulkareem Haruna Residents across Maiduguri and Jere local government areas which form the capital of Borno State, particularly those inhabiting areas adjacent to the Alau Dam and the downstream Ngadda and Gadabul rivers, confront a perplexing dilemma following a divergent directives from government agencies regarding the dam’s ongoing water release. This bureaucratic discord has…
-
Borno’s Environmental Champion, Dr. Juliana Bitrus, Honored for Transformative Leadership
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a dual recognition of her impactful tenure, Comrade Dr. Juliana Bitrus, the Permanent Secretary of the Borno State Ministry of Environment, has been lauded with two prestigious awards for her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. The Excellence Credit Award was bestowed upon her by…
-
After Years, Borno Primary Teachers Celebrate First-Ever Minimum Wage
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno — For the first time in their history, primary school teachers in Borno State are now receiving the national minimum wage, a landmark achievement that has drawn praise from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This development comes as Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, pushes local government chairmen to extend…
-
Red Cross Concludes Training on De-escalating Hospital Violence in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna Konduga, Nigeria – The Nigeria Red Cross, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), today concluded a two-day training program in Konduga, Borno State, focusing on de-escalating violence in hospital settings. The training, funded by the ICRC’s “Healthcare in Danger” (HCiD) project, is a critical initiative aimed at…
-
𝒁𝒖𝒍𝒖𝒎 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑩𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊: A “Father Figure” and Mentor who Brought Peace to Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna LONDON, UK – As Nigeria mourns the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London while receiving medical care, Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum offered a deeply personal reflection on the late leader, painting a picture of mentorship and an unbreakable bond that transcended political office. Zulum, in London…
The Humanitarian Times 