Author: Bay-6 News
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Ismail Omipidan: When Esteemed Journalist Inspires the Next Generation of Media Professionals
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a dynamic address to Mass Communication students at Redeemer’s University, my friend and brother, a renowned journalist and former Chief Press Secretary to the past Osun Governor, Ismail Omipidan, emphasized the importance of mentorship and embracing professional ethics for a flourishing career in the media industry. Omipidan, a guest speaker at…
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Borno Unveils WASH Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a significant move towards creating a sustainable Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policy in Borno State, the Ministry of Water Resources unveiled a new document outlining the WASH sector monitoring and evaluation framework. The historic event took place at a one-day M&E Framework dissemination meeting held at the Pinnacle Hotel…
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Butcher Killed in Sokoto Over Alleged Blasphemous Comment Against Prophet Muhammad
By Abdulkareem Haruna SOKOTO, Nigeria (HT) — Usman Buda, a butcher, was killed in Sokoto on Sunday over an alleged blasphemous comment against Islam’s Holy Prophet Muhammad. According to sources, Buda made the remark during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main abattoir around 8 a.m. But his colwagues and friends denied the…
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Group in Borno Unite to Stamp Out Institutional Corruption in Post-Insurgency Rebuilding Efforts
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – On a sunny Saturday afternoon, 24th June 2023, Zubair Abdurrauf Idris, the Executive Director of Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC), looked out over a crowded room at Amada International Hotel, Old GRA Maiduguri. He saw a diverse group of individuals gathered from Borno State, all united by a…
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Shettima’s Apology: Herders Group Commends VP’s Humility, Inclusiveness
By Abdulkareem Haruna Vice President Kashim Shettima recently found himself in hot water over remarks made during an interaction session with elected members of Nigeria’s National AssembliesThe comments, which were seen as offensive by some Muslim brothers in the northern part of the country, prompted Shettima to issue an apology on BBC Hausa radio broadcast.…
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Flood Submerge Borno Schools, Posing Cholera Threat to Students, Pupils
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – As the rainy season commences, children’s education in public schools in Maiduguri is under threat. Many public schools in areas without adequate drainage systems have already been flooded, and the Ngomari Gana Primary School is one of the worst affected. After a first major downpour, the entire premises of…
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Titan wreckage found in deep sea, bodies of crew uncertain
Debris from the missing submarine Titan has been found in deep sea, but the fate of its crew remains uncertain. Investigation ongoing.
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From Seed to Table: Women Farmers in Borno Need More Than Just Courage
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, Nigeria, women make up the majority of farmers who risk their lives to cultivate crops in unsafe spaces. Despite their hard work and determination, these women lack access to vital resources such as tractors, agrochemicals, and fertilizers, which are necessary for successful farming. To…
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Celebrating the Reappointment of Isa Gusau: A Luminary in Modern Public Relations
By Abdulkareem Haruna “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” – Aristotle The wisdom in Aristotle’s words is evident in the extraordinary career of Malam Isa Gusau, the prodigious…
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UN Allocates $20M to Help 700,000 Children, Others Survive Malnutrition, Famine in Nigeria.
The Northeast of Nigeria is currently facing a severe food security and nutrition crisis, with over 700,000 children at risk of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. In response, the United Nations (UN) has allocated $20 million (N13.2 billion) to address the situation. Lamenting malnutrition among children, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator…
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