Author: Bay-6 News
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Nutrition Budget: CS-SUNN Takes Campaign to 2 Borno Ministries
By Abu Faisal In a concerted drive to advocate for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives in Northern Nigeria, the coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has expanded its engagement to include the Ministries of Education and Agriculture. Led by the committed…
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Borno POWA Supports 100 Widows, as CP Advocates Girl Child Education on International Women’s Day
By Abdul Kareem In a gesture of solidarity and support, the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Borno State Chapter provided essential food items to the widows of officers who lost their lives in service and other vulnerable community members, marking the observance of International Women’s Day. The initiative, commended by the Borno State Commissioner of…
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Bulama Abiso Gets 2nd Term as Executive Director Network of Civil Society Borno State
~ Vows to Enhance Skills and Push for Renewed Collaboration with UNDP and Government Agencies By Abdul Kareem The ceremony, which saw the re-election of the esteemed leader and his fellow officials, marked the beginning of another two-year journey aimed at strengthening the humanitarian efforts in Borno State. Addressing a gathering of dedicated members and…
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NEDC To Implement New Projects in 1,058 Electoral Wards ~ MD
By Abdul Kareem In North East Nigeria, a total of 1,058 wards, spanning 48 Federal Constituencies and 18 Senatorial Districts, are set to benefit from a series of development projects and aid distributions, as announced by the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The ambitious plans, as outlined by the NEDC’s Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, aim…
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The Surprising Story Behind the Apple Logo’s Bite
By Abu Faisal Ever seen Apple’s logo? Of course, you have—it’s everywhere! But have you ever noticed the bite taken out of the apple in the logo? Ever wondered why it’s there? Well, let’s take a quick trip back to 1977. Apple was just starting out and wanted to stand out in the tech world.…
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Borno’s Popular Rep Member, Engineer Talba Rolls Out Palliative for Constituents
By Abdul Kareem In a commendable display of leadership and compassion, Engineer Bukar Talba, the serving member of the House of Representatives for Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Federal Constituency of Borno state, had during the weekend rolled out a substantial food and cash palliative for his constituents. The palliative distribution reached a selected 1,500 households…
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Shehu of Dikwa Champions Polio Vaccination Campaign in Borno
By Abdul Kareem The Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-kanemi, has called upon his community to participate actively in the ongoing polio vaccination drive within the emirate council. During the launch of the Break Response polio immunisation effort in Dikwa town, the traditional leader emphasised the importance of the campaign. He encouraged District…
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Nollywood Icon Mr. Ibu Dies in Hospital
By Abu Faisal LAGOS, Nigeria — Renowned Nollywood actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu, passed away on March 2, 2024. His death was confirmed by family members and has deeply saddened the Nigerian film industry. Okafor died in hospital on Saturday, Mar.2, after facing serious health issues that previously led to the amputation…
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60 Youths Set To Electrify The Future with NEDC Skill Training and Guaranteed Employment
Linesmen share dreams and aspirations as they embark on new careers with NEDC’s support and guidance.
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Wildfire Claims Life of 12-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri IDP Camp
By Abdul Kareem A devastating fire outbreak at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri, Borno State, has claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The inferno, which erupted amidst the dry season, has left many the inmates of Muna IDP camp injured and hundreds of…
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