Category: News
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Zulum Disappointed As Ungratefulness Shadows Support Efforts in Mafa
By Abdul Kareem MAFA, Borno State — Governor Babagana Zulum’s frustration reached a boiling point during a charged visit to Mafa, where he confronted his constituents over their perceived ingratitude despite the substantial aid and security measures his administration has tirelessly provided. Amid alarming reports of internally displaced persons (IDPs) threatening to return to Boko…
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Borno Senator Gifts 110 Mini Trucks to Alleviate Economic Hardship
By Abdul Kareem In an inspiring act of generosity, Barrister Mohammed Tahir Monguno, the senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, has distributed 110 mini trucks to selected constituents to mitigate the severe economic challenges faced by many in the region. The elaborate ceremony, which saw the handover of the vehicles, was attended by Governor Zulum,…
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Borno Internal Revenue Service Generates Unprecedented ₦1.3 Billion in 14 Days
By Abdul Kareem In a groundbreaking development the Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Friday, Feb. 23, announced that it has generated an impressive ₦1.3 billion internal revenue within a mere 14-day period. This remarkable feat, achieved in a state still recovering from the aftermath of a violent armed conflict lasting over a decade,…
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I’m excited about the potential of working together with Allamin Foundation ~ Borno Justice Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister, has publicly announced a promising partnership with the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, signaling a new era of concerted efforts towards empowering victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. This collaboration aims to address critical issues such as girl child education, women’s…
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USAID-Supported NGOs Collaborate to Strengthen Budget Monitoring in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem Water Aid, in partnership with Mercy Corps, is spearheading a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the budget preparation and monitoring skills of a diverse selection of stakeholders across government, civil society, and the media. The primary objective of the workshop, as stated by Dare Oduluyi, the main facilitator, is to bolster the…
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Borno Government Commits to Supporting Boko Haram Victims, Strengthening Local Humanitarian Efforts in Post-Conflict Reconciliation
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Government has pledged its “unwavering support” for victims of the Boko Haram insurgency and has expressed its commitment to collaborating with locally based humanitarian organizations in its peace rebuilding, transformation, and post-conflict development plans. Zuwaira Gambo, the state’s Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development made this commitnent public…
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Joy in Borno As Governor Zulum commissions NALDA’s Homes for Rural Farmers
By Abdul Kareem Hajja Aisha, an internally displaced person in Dusuman village of Jere local government, couldn’t contain her happiness as she received the keys to a room and a set of bedding. Her joy grew when she was also given three goats – a male and two she-goats – to help her start a…
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Borno Red Cross Elect New Officials Amid Concerns Over Diminishing Funds and Humanitarian Crisis
By Abdul Kareem The biggest humanitarian body in Borno state, Red Cross Society of Nigeria, RCN, on Wednesday, February 7, held its 2023 annual general meeting during which it held elections for a new set of governing board members. At the well-attended meeting held in Maiduguri, the state capital, officials of the humanitarian body from…
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Bukar Abba Ibrahim: The ‘Diamond’ Who Carved His Name in Yobe’s Heart, Dies
By Abdulkareem Haruna Darkness has befallen Yobe on a Sunday, because a giant has fallen. In a sudden wave of sadness that has swept across the arid plains of Yobe State, the heart of the Sahel beats in grief. The state mourns the loss of a rare gem, a political titan who bestrode its corridors…
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Celebrated Police Officer Famous For War Against Terrorists in Borno, Promoted to ACP
By Abdul Kareem The leader of the elite police unit in Borno State, Nigeria, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). The announcement was met with widespread celebration among both law enforcement and the civilian population. ACP Ibrahim Mohammed, known for his pivotal role in the fight against Boko Haram,…
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