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BOSEPA Commends Allamin Foundation’s Peace-Building Efforts, Offering Jobs to 10 Deradicalized Women
By Abdulkareem Haruna Malam Abubakar Suleiman, General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), has praised the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its efforts in promoting peace, particularly in assisting women associated with Boko Haram and other non-state actors to become deradicalized. During a courtesy and advocacy visit, Suleiman hosted the…
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How Caregivers in Borno Exploit Malnourished Children by Selling Food Supplements
By Zainab Yetunde Adam CAREGIVERS in Borno, State in northeast Nigeria, are jeopardizing the health of acutely malnourished infants by diverting and selling free food supplements intended for their recovery. This investigation sheds light on this troubling practice. Teema Abubakar, a three-year-old girl, has been exploited by numerous caregivers seeking access to Ready to Use…
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3rd Division’s Innovative Strategies: Major General Abubakar’s Quest for a Safer Plateau State
By Abdulkareem Haruna It is undeniable that Plateau, a state in north central Nigeria, that has experienced numerous conflicts over the past decades, had enjoyed improved peace in 2024. This positive change can on a larger scale be attributed to the strategic leadership of Major General Abdulsalam. E. Abubakar, a distinguished officer in the Nigerian…
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Governor Zulum Unveils New Year Gift to Retirees, Releases ₦8 Billion to Offset Unpaid Gratuity
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has on new year day approved an allocation of ₦8 billion to address outstanding pension and gratuity liabilities for retired primary school teachers and civil servants. This funding will help clear debts accumulated between 2019 and 2021. Zulum made the announcement on Wednesday…
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Tensions Rise Among Maiduguri Hoteliers as State-of-the-Art Remodelled ‘Borno State Hotel’ Opens
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri’s hospitality scene is buzzing with uncertainty following the grand commissioning of the remodelled Borno State Hotel by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The newly revamped hotel, featuring a stunning mix of contemporary design and traditional Borno architecture, boasts high-end amenities, including a state-of-the-art conference hall and luxurious suites that are raising eyebrows…
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Parents of Resuming Borno Pupils Smile as Senator Lawan Donates Free Books, Study Materials to Flood-affected Schools
By Abdulkareem Haruna In his usual remarkable act of empathetic leadership, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, who represents Borno Central Senatorial District, has last week provided a large scale palliative support for schools in his constituents following the recent devastating floods. It could be recalled that when the September 10 floods ravaged the substantial portions of…
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Borno Governor Celebrates Air Force’s Dual Role in Security and Humanitarian Aid
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria — At a Christmas luncheon celebrating the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum praised the military’s commitment not only to safeguarding the state but also to humanitarian efforts during times of crisis. “Your relentless dedication to restoring stability in our region is commendable,” Zulum who was…
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CHRISTMAS: How Borno Governor Provided Free Transport Initiative for Non-Indigenes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has inaugurated a free transport program to assist all non-indigenes residing in the state in traveling home for Christmas and New Year celebrations. This initiative enabled about 710 non-indigenes to travel to various regions across Nigeria, including the North Central, South East, South West, and South…
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From Healthcare to Highways: 2024 Yobe’s Year of Progress Under Governor Buni
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Yobe State – In a detailed end-of-year press briefing, Governor Mai Mala Buni had on Thursday, December 19, outlined the substantial progress made by Yobe State in 2024, emphasizing transformative achievements across various sectors despite significant economic challenges. Governor Buni described 2024 as a “very eventful year,” attributing the state’s advancements…
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#NCYM: Governor Zulum Outlines 3 Key Solutions for Enhanced Youth Empowerment
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has emphasized the urgent need for skills acquisition, improved educational opportunities, and scholarship programs to curb rising youth restiveness and unemployment. Speaking at the 7th National Council on Youths Meeting (NCYM) held on Thursday at the Government House, Zulum highlighted the critical role of youth in…
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