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Do You Know That Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Bad For You
By Abdulkareem Haruna I was reading an article on the platform of Radio Nigeria recently about this topic and it got me thinking. The short article says of course water is very important for us to live. But drinking too much water, especially very quickly, can make you sick. This sickness is called water intoxication…
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Air Force Commander Visits Counter-Insurgency Operation Hqrs in Maiduguri, Pledges Support
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State, Nigeria – Air Vice Marshal Patrick Obeya, the newly appointed Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC), visited the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Maiduguri on Saturday, pledging the Air Force’s continued support to the ongoing fight against insurgency in the northeast. Obeya met with the…
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North East Governors Unite to Tackle Almajiri Crisis, Pledge Support for National Commission
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Nigeria – In a concerted effort to address the complex issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children, the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has resolved to work closely with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE). Following their 11th meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, the governors pledged to provide…
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North East Governors Issue Urgent Plea to President Over Deteriorating Roads, Citing Link to Insecurity
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Nigeria – Governors of Nigeria’s volatile North East region have issued a stark warning about the crippling impact of poor road infrastructure, directly linking it to the pervasive insecurity plaguing the area. In a communique released today following their 11th forum meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, the governors urgently called on…
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Zulum Calls for ‘Offensive’ Military Strategy against Boko Haram, Urgent Action on Northeast Poverty
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has on Thursday, demanded a more aggressive military approach to combat a resurgence of Boko Haram-linked insurgency while simultaneously urging immediate and unified action to tackle the “alarming” levels of poverty gripping the region. Speaking at the 11th meeting of the forum, hosted in Yobe State’s…
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Yobe Governor Hosts Northeast Summit, Urges Joint Action Against Resurgent Insurgency, Economic Hardship
By Abdulkareem Haruna Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria – “It is with a high sense of honour and fulfillment that I welcome my dear brothers and compatriots,” declared Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni on Thursday, as he inaugurated the 116th North East Governors’ Forum in Damaturu. However, his welcoming remarks quickly transitioned to a stark…
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Rep Betara Denounces Alleged Sales of Fake Forms for Empowerment Program
By Abdulkareem Haruna A federal lawmaker representing the Biu Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State has issued a strong denial of rumors circulating within his constituency regarding the sale of application forms for his agricultural empowerment initiative. In a statement released Wednesday, Rt. Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu, a member of Nigeria’s Federal House of…
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Identify Your Edge, Go Online: NIPR Secretary Tells Borno Professionals
By Abdulkareem Haruna Speaking at the inauguration and general meeting of the Borno State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Saturday, April 26, Tanimu Ibrahim Gambo, the Secretary of the NIPR Bauchi State Chapter, emphasized the importance of identifying individual “unique selling points” (USPs) and leveraging the online space for professional…
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Air Peace Suspends All Flights Across Nigeria
By Abu Faisal Air Peace Ltd., Nigeria’s largest airline, announced Wednesday an immediate suspension of all domestic flight operations nationwide following an indefinite strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), the airline said. The cessation of flights stems directly from NiMet’s critical role in providing real-time hazardous weather reports, known as Current Nowcast of Hazardous…
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Economic Boost: Borno’s Senator Kaka-Shehu Gives N790 Million in Items to 3,097 Constituents
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (APC-Borno Central) on Tuesday distributed economic empowerment items and cash totaling over N790 million to 3,097 constituents in Maiduguri. This marks the second phase of his empowerment initiative, aimed at bolstering the livelihoods of individuals grappling with the long-term effects of the Boko Haram…
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