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Plan International’s World Breastfeeding Week Celebration Highlights Need for Workplace Support for Nursing Mothers
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a vibrant event marking the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, officials from Plan International underscored the need for an enabling environment for working mothers, advocating for the provision of safe and conducive spaces for breastfeeding at workplaces. Michael Jadyal, the Food Security Nutrition Project Coordinator for Plan International, highlighted the organization’s commitment…
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Farmers in Maiduguri Express Concern Over Rainfall Shortage, Fear Poor Crop Yield
By (Guest Writer) Elizabeth Ameh MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – Farmers in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere local government areas of Borno State are expressing concern over the shortage of rainfall they’re experiencing, fearing it will drastically affect their crop yield this year. August ordinarily brings heavy rainfall to this region, often referred to as “cat and dog…
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Governor’s Midnight Inspection Spurs Major Rehabilitation At Gwoza General Hospital
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum’s unannounced midnight visit to the General Hospital, Gwoza, two weeks ago has sparked a major transformation of the healthcare centre. The governor expressed dismay at the hospital’s dilapidated state, with patients left in darkness due to lack of electricity. The impromptu visit occurred on July 15,…
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Mothers in Maiduguri Battle Crisis, Call for Government Help
Mothers in Maiduguri, Nigeria, struggle to provide for their families amid Boko Haram’s impact. They call for government aid as costs rise and education suffers
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Borno State Begins Emergency Food Assistance Program for Economically Stricken Residents
In response to economic pressures caused by rising fuel costs, Borno State initiates a food aid campaign to assist 1.8 million of its most at-risk citizens; recipients express appreciation for the support.
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Mass Funeral Follows Nigerian Air Force Strike on ISWAP Terrorists
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets successfully neutralized a group of Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, resulting in a mass funeral held by the surviving fighters on the outskirts of Kwalaram, Borno State, in the North East of Nigeria. The terrorists fell victim to a series of airstrikes executed…
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Governor Zulum Advances Ngala State with Seven Major Projects and Teacher Housing Initiative
By Abdulkareem Haruna BORNO STATE, NIGERIA — Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, embarked on an inspection tour of key development projects and announced a new housing initiative for teachers during a visit to Ngala and Gamboru communities on Friday. The governor’s tour included a visit to Gamboru’s central mosque where he participated in the juma’at…
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As Governor Zulum Takes Urgent Steps to Alleviate Hunger Crisis in Remote Border Communities
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a swift response to the escalating cases of hunger in remote communities where internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned, Governor Babagana Zulum embarked on a series of emergency visits to provide immediate relief. The governor’s actions came after reports emerged of desperate residents resorting to eating grass…
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Deadly ‘Marlians’ Gang Terrorizes Maiduguri City Dwellers As Governor Zulum Orders Crackdown
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Maiduguri has been gripped by fear as a deadly gang known as the “Marlians” continues terrorizing citizens, disguising themselves as commercial tricycle taxi drivers to rob unsuspecting passengers. The group has been linked to numerous violent incidents, including fatal stabbings and throat-slittings of victims who resisted their robberies. The…
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Former President Buhari, VP Shettima, 17 Governors At Governor Zulum Son’s Wedding in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The city of Maiduguri, Borno state, was practically shut down on Saturday as no less than 17 serving governors teamed up with vice president Kashima Shettima and former President Muhammadu Buhari to grace the wedding of Governor Babagana Zulum’s first son. The grand wedding was attended by creme de la creme, one…
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