Category: News
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RUGA: Borno Launches Cattle Ranch and Resettlement Center for 461 Families
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Saturday, January 11, Borno State, in partnership with the federal government of Nigeria, inaugurated a new cattle ranch and resettlement center aimed at addressing both farmers-herders conflicts and hunger issues. Named the Ngarannam Ruga Center, this initiative which provides livelihood support for 461 families, is the first of its kind in…
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Governor Zulum Commends MNJTF Troops, Calls for Enhanced Performance
By Abdulkareem Haruna N’Djamena, Republic of Chad – Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has praised the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their bravery in combating Boko Haram, while urging soldiers from the five participating countries to improve their efforts. Speaking at the 2024 Medal Parade ceremony for ‘Operation Lake Sanity-2’,…
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Borno Speaker: ₦31 Billion Budget Increase Essential for Health, Security Development
By Abdulkareem Haruna Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has shed light on the decision to increase the 2025 budget by ₦31 billion, highlighting the need to address significant gaps in critical sectors. The original budget proposal, presented by Governor Babagana Zulum on December 9, 2024, was set at ₦584 billion.…
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BOSEPA Commends Allamin Foundation’s Peace-Building Efforts, Offering Jobs to 10 Deradicalized Women
By Abdulkareem Haruna Malam Abubakar Suleiman, General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), has praised the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its efforts in promoting peace, particularly in assisting women associated with Boko Haram and other non-state actors to become deradicalized. During a courtesy and advocacy visit, Suleiman hosted the…
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How Caregivers in Borno Exploit Malnourished Children by Selling Food Supplements
By Zainab Yetunde Adam CAREGIVERS in Borno, State in northeast Nigeria, are jeopardizing the health of acutely malnourished infants by diverting and selling free food supplements intended for their recovery. This investigation sheds light on this troubling practice. Teema Abubakar, a three-year-old girl, has been exploited by numerous caregivers seeking access to Ready to Use…
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3rd Division’s Innovative Strategies: Major General Abubakar’s Quest for a Safer Plateau State
By Abdulkareem Haruna It is undeniable that Plateau, a state in north central Nigeria, that has experienced numerous conflicts over the past decades, had enjoyed improved peace in 2024. This positive change can on a larger scale be attributed to the strategic leadership of Major General Abdulsalam. E. Abubakar, a distinguished officer in the Nigerian…
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Governor Zulum Unveils New Year Gift to Retirees, Releases ₦8 Billion to Offset Unpaid Gratuity
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has on new year day approved an allocation of ₦8 billion to address outstanding pension and gratuity liabilities for retired primary school teachers and civil servants. This funding will help clear debts accumulated between 2019 and 2021. Zulum made the announcement on Wednesday…
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Tensions Rise Among Maiduguri Hoteliers as State-of-the-Art Remodelled ‘Borno State Hotel’ Opens
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri’s hospitality scene is buzzing with uncertainty following the grand commissioning of the remodelled Borno State Hotel by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The newly revamped hotel, featuring a stunning mix of contemporary design and traditional Borno architecture, boasts high-end amenities, including a state-of-the-art conference hall and luxurious suites that are raising eyebrows…
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Parents of Resuming Borno Pupils Smile as Senator Lawan Donates Free Books, Study Materials to Flood-affected Schools
By Abdulkareem Haruna In his usual remarkable act of empathetic leadership, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, who represents Borno Central Senatorial District, has last week provided a large scale palliative support for schools in his constituents following the recent devastating floods. It could be recalled that when the September 10 floods ravaged the substantial portions of…
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CHRISTMAS: How Borno Governor Provided Free Transport Initiative for Non-Indigenes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has inaugurated a free transport program to assist all non-indigenes residing in the state in traveling home for Christmas and New Year celebrations. This initiative enabled about 710 non-indigenes to travel to various regions across Nigeria, including the North Central, South East, South West, and South…
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