Category: News
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Maiduguri Residents Demand Relocation of Giwa Barracks After Blast
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Residents of communities around the Giwa Barracks, a famous military installation in Maiduguri, Borno State, are demanding the relocation following a recent explosion at the facility. The blast, which occurred at midnight in May, has intensified calls for the federal government to address the security risks posed by the…
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Borno Governor Vows Modernize Justice System, Comprehensive Legal Overhaul to Tackle Crimes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has pledged to undertake a sweeping review of the state’s legal framework, aiming to align existing laws with contemporary realities and bolster their effectiveness in deterring crime. The promise, made Friday during the launch of a new Digital Case Management System at…
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Borno Senator Honored for Bringing Appellate Court to Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate and representative for Borno North, was lauded by the Borno State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for his pivotal role in establishing the Court of Appeal’s Maiduguri Division. The Senator was presented with a letter of…
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Senator Lawan Hails New Bama University as a ‘Game Changer’ for Borno and Region
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State — Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central) is celebrating a significant legislative victory for his constituents and the wider Lake Chad region, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) in Bama. The Senator, who championed the bill, believes…
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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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Religious Leaders, Scholars Urge Tolerance and Justice at Maiduguri Peace Dialogue
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In a bid to foster interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based non-governmental organization, convened a one-day dialogue focused on Islam and Christianity, drawing religious leaders, scholars, and community members. The well-attended event, held at the Women Development Center Maiduguri, underscored the…
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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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NGO Trains Borno Grassroots Stakeholders On Tackling GBV, Online Exploitation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State, Nigeria – In a bid to safeguard its youth from online harassment and promote community well-being, the Center for Community Awareness for Youth Empowerment Initiative (CAYEI) has concluded a two-day intensive training program for community leaders, parents, teachers, and volunteers in Konduga Local Government Area. The program, designed to…
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EU Launches Agribusiness Platform to Boost Nigerian Agriculture
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union has officially launched a new digital platform aimed at galvanizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a move that signals intensified support for the West African nation’s efforts to transform its economy through farming. The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP), unveiled Friday in Abuja, is designed to connect key players…
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