Author: Bay-6 News
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Zulum Relocates 1,600 Households in Bama’s Ngurosoye Community
By Abdul Kareem BAMA, NIGERIA — Governor Babagana Zulum has successfully relocated 1,600 households, including 9,600 internally displaced persons (IDPs), from the largest IDP camp in Borno state to their resettled community in Ngurosoye village, Bama local government. In a brief ceremony held in Ngurosoye along the Bama-Gwoza road, Zulum announced that the former IDPs…
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President Tinubu’s Economic Vision Seeks to Turn the Tide Amid Protests ~ Reels Out Major Reforms Agenda in Housing, Agriculture, Infrastructure
By Abdul Kareem In a pivotal nationwide address on Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented an extensive plan designed to rejuvenate Nigeria’s ailing economy. This comes against the backdrop of widespread protests and social unrest, underscoring the urgency of the government’s initiatives. “**Our democracy progresses when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian are respected and…
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Borno Children Face Perilled Future Without Safe Breastfeeding Spaces ~ WHO
By Abdul Kareem Borno State officials and the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on the critical lack of breastfeeding support in conflict-affected areas of the state, warning of dire consequences for children’s health and well-being. During a campaign kickoff in Maiduguri, Dr. Salisu Audu, the WHO State Coordinator in Borno Field Office, painted…
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Ummi Rashida Care Foundation Leads Menstrual Hygiene Campaign in Maiduguri Schools
By Abdul Kareem Maiduguri, Nigeria– In continuation of its advocacy for menstrual hygiene awareness, the Ummi Rashida Care Foundation marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day by conducting a campaign across eight communities and secondary schools in Maiduguri. The foundation’s efforts, aimed at empowering young girls, highlighted the importance of reusable sanitary pads in both personal health…
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VP Shettima Urges Patience, Support for Tinubu Administration,
By Abdul Kareem ABUJA (tHT) — Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians, particularly from the northern region, to exercise patience and support the policies and initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. During a meeting with northern media professionals at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that the administration’s efforts are geared towards national…
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Borno Government Shares Food, Cash, Agricultural Inputs to 80,000 Vulnerable Persons
By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum,had on Sunday supervised the distribution of food items and agricultural inputs to over 35,000 male heads of household in Monguno Local Government Area. Each recipient received a 25kg bag of rice and cowpeas to help cultivate their farmlands. The rice distribution was part of 20 trucks donated…
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Lake Chad Governors Rally for Borno’s IDPs Reintegration: “We Are So Much Concerned”
By Abdul Kareem MAFA, Nigeria — The Lake Chad Governor’s Forum has pledged unwavering support for the reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State, marking a significant step towards stability in the insurgency-ravaged region. Chairperson of the forum, Ildjima Abdramane, Governor of Hadjer-Lamis state of Chad, led a high-level delegation to assess the…
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UNAIDS Reports Significant Reductions in HIV Infections, But Youth Challenges Persist in Central, West Africa
By Abdul Kareem The UNAIDS Regional Office for West and Central Africa unveiled its latest AIDS Update Report on Tuesday, presenting a mixed bag of significant strides and persistent challenges in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Encouraging Trends Amidst Adversity “A decade ago, the West and Central Africa region was described as being ‘left behind’,” recalled…
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From Tree Planter to Green Leader: Man’s Solo Mission Against Global Warming Lands Him Top Role in Borno State
Usman Aliyu, a man who took it upon himself to combat global warming by planting trees in Borno State, has been rewarded for his selfless initiative with a prestigious appointment by the state government
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Buratai Reflects on Challenging Tenure as Army Chief Amid Boko Haram Rampage
By Abdul Kareem Former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (ret.) has characterized his tenure as a “very difficult period,” marked by the rampant activities of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai, who led the Nigerian Army from July 2015 to January 2021, described the era as “volatile, uncertain, and complex.” He noted the significant…
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