Category: News
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Borno Government Shares Food, Cash, Agricultural Inputs to 80,000 Vulnerable Persons
By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum,had on Sunday supervised the distribution of food items and agricultural inputs to over 35,000 male heads of household in Monguno Local Government Area. Each recipient received a 25kg bag of rice and cowpeas to help cultivate their farmlands. The rice distribution was part of 20 trucks donated…
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Lake Chad Governors Rally for Borno’s IDPs Reintegration: “We Are So Much Concerned”
By Abdul Kareem MAFA, Nigeria — The Lake Chad Governor’s Forum has pledged unwavering support for the reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State, marking a significant step towards stability in the insurgency-ravaged region. Chairperson of the forum, Ildjima Abdramane, Governor of Hadjer-Lamis state of Chad, led a high-level delegation to assess the…
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UNAIDS Reports Significant Reductions in HIV Infections, But Youth Challenges Persist in Central, West Africa
By Abdul Kareem The UNAIDS Regional Office for West and Central Africa unveiled its latest AIDS Update Report on Tuesday, presenting a mixed bag of significant strides and persistent challenges in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Encouraging Trends Amidst Adversity “A decade ago, the West and Central Africa region was described as being ‘left behind’,” recalled…
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From Tree Planter to Green Leader: Man’s Solo Mission Against Global Warming Lands Him Top Role in Borno State
Usman Aliyu, a man who took it upon himself to combat global warming by planting trees in Borno State, has been rewarded for his selfless initiative with a prestigious appointment by the state government
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Buratai Reflects on Challenging Tenure as Army Chief Amid Boko Haram Rampage
By Abdul Kareem Former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (ret.) has characterized his tenure as a “very difficult period,” marked by the rampant activities of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai, who led the Nigerian Army from July 2015 to January 2021, described the era as “volatile, uncertain, and complex.” He noted the significant…
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US 2024: President Biden Succumbs to Pressure, Withdraws From Reelection Bid, endorses VP Harris to Challenge Trump
By Abdul Kareem President Joe Biden has yielded to party pressure and announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential race, where he had sought to extend his tenure in the White House. He also preferred his female Vice President, Kamala Harris, to be the party’s candidate. “And while it has been my intention to seek…
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5000 Farmers to Benefit from Yobe’s Multi-Billion Naira Agric Empowerment Programme Launched By President Tinubu
By Abdul Kareem The launching of the multi-billion naira Yobe State Agricultural Empowerment Programme, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, July 20, promises to transform farming practices and significantly ensure food security in the state. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, inaugurated the comprehensive programme, underscoring its potential to revolutionize agriculture through…
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Northeast Development Commission Projects Impress House of Reps Committee
By Abdul Kareem Bauchi, Nigeria – In a bid to assess the progress and quality of ongoing development projects in the Northeast subregion of Nigeria, the House of Representatives Committee on the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) recently conducted a comprehensive oversight function inspection. The committee, led by its Chairman, Hon Usman Zannah, expressed immense satisfaction…
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Ndume Gets New Role as Senate Committee Chairman on Tourism
By Abdul Kareem In a surprising turn of events, Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has been removed as the chief whip of the Senate by the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision came as a result of alleged hurtful comments made by Ndume against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The APC, in a…
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Local NGO Launches Ambitious 5 Million Tree-Planting Campaign to Green Borno State
By Abdul Kareem Borno State, Nigeria – In a bold move to combat climate change and restore the natural beauty of Borno State, a small NGO is making a significant impact with its tree-planting initiative, “Borno Go Green.” Led by environmental activist Usman Aliyu and funded by Barrister Hauwa Abubakar Isa, the Honorable Attorney General…
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