Category: Development
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Lawmaker Praises Borno Governor’s ‘Leadership in Its Most Human Form
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Member of the House of Reps, and Chairman of the House Committee on the North East Development Commission, Usman Zannah, on Tuesday lauded Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, praising his approach to governance as ‘leadership in its most human form. The commendation came as a House of Representatives…
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Kano’s Zungeru Road Reconstruction Begins Amid Urban Renewal Push
KANO, Nigeria — Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday launched the reconstruction of Zungeru Road in the Sabon-Gari area of Fagge Local Government, a move he described as integral to strengthening the state’s urban renewal efforts. The 3.6-kilometer road project, initially approved during the second term of former Governor Senator Rabi’u Musa…
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Nigerian Army Embraces Local Production, Boosting ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ Initiative
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army is taking a significant step towards national self-reliance, with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede on Monday commending the local production of combat equipment by an indigenous company. This move aligns directly with the federal government’s new policy prioritizing “Made-in-Nigeria” products for public…
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After 7 Days in the Jungles of Borno, Brave Governor Zulum Receives A Hero’s Welcome in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Friday, May 23, a huge wave of Jubilation and relief swept through Maiduguri as Governor Babagana Zulum came back home. The courageous leader had been away for a whole week, traveling through very dangerous areas where Boko Haram is still active. His return, after spending seven days in places many wouldn’t…
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NEDC Facilitates Major Teacher Training Initiative in Northeast, Aiming to Revamp Tsangaya Education
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an effort to advance education in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the federal government, in collaboration with regional stakeholders, launched a two-week. “train-the-trainer” workshop for 600 Arabic and Tsangaya (traditional Islamic school) teachers. The initiative, largely funded by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) held at the Maiduguri campus of the Nigeria Arabic…
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North East Governors Issue Urgent Plea to President Over Deteriorating Roads, Citing Link to Insecurity
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Nigeria – Governors of Nigeria’s volatile North East region have issued a stark warning about the crippling impact of poor road infrastructure, directly linking it to the pervasive insecurity plaguing the area. In a communique released today following their 11th forum meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, the governors urgently called on…
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Identify Your Edge, Go Online: NIPR Secretary Tells Borno Professionals
By Abdulkareem Haruna Speaking at the inauguration and general meeting of the Borno State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Saturday, April 26, Tanimu Ibrahim Gambo, the Secretary of the NIPR Bauchi State Chapter, emphasized the importance of identifying individual “unique selling points” (USPs) and leveraging the online space for professional…
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Borno State Government Flags Off ₦15 Billion Overhead Bridge Project in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – The Borno State government today officially flagged off the construction of another major overhead project at the Post Office area of Maiduguri, a central and notoriously congested part of the city. Governor Babagana Zulum presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, marking the commencement of a project budgeted at ₦15…
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MILESTONE: How CATAI Stepped Up Amid Conflict, Flood Crisis to Empower Vulnerable Communities (2)
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria – In 2024, as vulnerable communities in Maiduguri faced the combined impact of a protracted conflict and increasing climate-related disasters, the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), a local non-governmental organization, provided a crucial lifeline by saving lives and fostering positive socio-economic change. According to their recently…
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Borno CP Leads 15km Walkathon, Says Police Officers Have “Lost Right to Be Sick”
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Borno State Command of the Nigerian Police held a Walkathon today, marking the final phase of their Police Week celebrations. This trekking event, which spanned approximately 15 kilometers, aimed not only to promote physical fitness among officers but also to reassure the community of their unwavering commitment to…
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