Category: News
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Yobe State Governor Offers Condolences to Borno’s Zulum Following Death of Spokesman
By Abdul Kareem Yobe State’s Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on the passing of his chief spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau. In a statement that highlighted the career and contributions of the late Gusau, Governor Buni paid tribute to a man…
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11,000 Borno State Flood Victim Receive Lifeline from National Relief Program
By Abdul Kareem In Borno State, northeast Nigeria, hope shines for the thousands affected by the devastating floods of 2022 as Governor Babagana Zulum spearheads the delivery of the Special National Economic and Livelihood Intervention Program (SNELEI). SNELEI is a nationwide federal government initiative conceived in 2022 in response to the widespread devastation caused by…
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Truck Driver’s Killing by Soldier Over Bribe Demand Sparks Outrage in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (ThT) – The tragic death of Mohammed Bello, a truck driver allegedly killed by a soldier at a military checkpoint on the Maiduguri-Ngamboru Ngala road, has left residents of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, in mourning. The incident unfolded when Bello refused to succumb to a bribe demand from a soldier…
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Boko Haram’s Repeat Attack on Electricity Towers Plunge Borno into Darkness Again
By Abdul Kareem Once more, Boko Haram’s suspected assault on electricity infrastructure has left parts of Borno state without power, raising serious concerns. At approximately 9:15 pm on December 21, 2023, Maiduguri experienced a sudden blackout, with residents initially assuming it was a routine power outage. However, the power failed to return, causing worry among…
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Borno Governor Shares N100m to Displaced Families, Gifts Christmas Bonanza to Soldiers at Displaced Border Community
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, had today Dec. 21, embarked on a journey to Rann, the administrative centre of the Kala-Balge Local Government Area, where he oversaw the distribution of N100m, assisting over 10,000 households in the region. Governor Zulum, travelling by helicopter from Maiduguri, supervised the cash distribution designed…
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Scorecard Reveals Borno’s Struggle with Climate Change Amidst Calls for Strategic Interventions in Agriculture
By Abdul Kareem Borno State, Nigeria – The Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria and funded by DANIDA, has recently carried out an extensive study to evaluate the government’s performance and interventions in Borno State’s agricultural sector. The study also examined farmers’ strategies to mitigate and adapt to…
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Boko Haram Attacks Chibok Village, Leaving 2 Dead
By Abdul Kareem CHIBOK, Nigeria (tHT) — Chaos erupted in Chibok village on Tuesday evening as Boko Haram militants launched a brazen attack, leaving two individuals feared dead and a community in disarray. The assault, which took place at approximately 7 p.m. local time, sent shockwaves through the headquarters of Chibok local government area in…
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Nigerian Air Force Strikes ISWAP Camps in Ongoing Anti-Terror Operation
By Abu Faisal The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation HADIN Kai has reported significant progress in its air interdiction operations targeting the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists near Lake Chad. On December 16, the ATF conducted precision air strikes on ISWAP camps located at Bukar Mairam…
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Nigerian Senators, 19 Northern Governors Donate N289 Million to Tudun Biri Bombing Victims
Unprecedented joint efforts to aid victims of the tragic accidental bombing in Kaduna.
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Borno’s N340 Billion ‘Budget of Consolidation and Progress’ on Fast Track for Year-End Approval ~ Speaker
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) is poised to expedite the passage of a groundbreaking N340 billion budget for 2024, marking a significant stride towards the sustained development of the state. The Speaker of BOSHA, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, announced the legislature’s commitment to a swift review and approval of the proposed…
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