Category: News
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Zulum Defies Insecurity with N3bn State-Owned Quarry and 70-Truck Fleet to Drive Rural Road Revolution
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced the establishment of a N3 billion quarry plant in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, as part of a strategic shift to bypass contractor withdrawal caused by regional insecurity. Speaking on Monday at the Government House during the distribution of 70…
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Southern Borno Stakeholders Seek Political Balance, Draft Deputy Speaker Askira for 2027 Senate Seat
By Abdulkareem Haruna A growing coalition of stakeholders across the nine Local Government Areas of Borno South has called for a restoration of “political equity and rotation” in the district’s representation at the National Assembly. LThe move, which gained significant momentum during a series of consultative meetings in Biu, Gwoza, and Shani, aims to draft…
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New ADC Leadership in Borno Vows to Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crisis, Insecurity
Following a successful state congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Borno State executive committee led by veteran politician Hon. Kolo Bukar. Highlighting a “failure of governance” by the incumbent administration, the new leadership has pledged to prioritize a policy-driven approach to tackle the state’s escalating insecurity and humanitarian challenges, vowing to provide…
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In Conflict-affected Borno, NGO Pushes to Put School Planning in the Hands of the People
In the wake of prolonged conflict in Northeast Nigeria, the advocacy group Connected Development (CODE) is pivoting to a grassroots-first strategy. By integrating local leaders and parents into the planning of “Local Education Sector Operational Plans,” the initiative aims to foster community ownership and ensure that rebuilding efforts in Borno State are both transparent and…
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NEDC Donates Food, Building Materials to Victims of Boko Haram Attacks in Borno
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the distribution of food, building materials, and cash grants to victims of recent Boko Haram attacks and the Maiduguri suicide bombings. State Coordinator Engineer Mohammed Wasinda confirmed that while items for local government areas will be handled by community leaders, materials for Maiduguri and construction supplies will…
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ISWAP Raid on Borno Police Outpost Leaves Four Officers Dead
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Four police officers killed during a midnight raid on a divisional headquarters by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants were laid to rest Saturday, as Borno State authorities signaled a renewed offensive against the persistent extremist threat in the country’s northeast. The assault began approximately 1:00 a.m. on…
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Borno Governor Urges Religious Tolerance, Honors Troops in Easter Message of Resilience
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum issued a call for religious harmony and national unity on Sunday, marking the Easter holiday by praising the resilience of a region long defined by its struggle against the Boko Haram insurgency. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Zulum characterized the…
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Nigerian Military Turns the Tide in Zamfara, Eliminating Top Bandit Commanders
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Following several weeks of stinging setbacks and mounting public frustration over security lapses, the Nigerian military has delivered a significant blow to the criminal syndicates terrorizing the country’s northwest. A high-stakes offensive in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State resulted in the deaths of at least six…
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40 Jire Dole Members Complete Intensive Human Rights Advocacy Training in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – As Borno State continues its delicate transition toward stability following years of conflict, grassroots organizations are intensifying efforts to empower local voices in the fight for civil liberties.On Saturday, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a prominent Borno-based non-governmental organization, convened a specialized training session for 40 members…
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BORNO CSO: Abubakar Suleiman Emerges as NECSOB Head in Landmark Election
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State (NECSOB) has ushered in a new leadership era following a high-tech, bi-annual election that saw Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi Suleiman emerged as the substantive Executive Director. The transition, described by observers as a “seamless digital shift,” was conducted via a secure…
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