Category: News
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Gov Zulum Flags Off Another N11 Billion City Road Projects to Ease Traffic and Boost Security
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a major move designed to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance security in Maiduguri, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum announced the launch of three significant road projects on Wednesday. The projects, worth over N10.9 billion, are slated to dualize key routes within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). Governor Zulum, during the…
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ANALYSIS (1) : Governor Zulum’s 2024 Budget Speech Highlights Promising Growth and Development Initiatives
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an impassioned address to the Borno State House of Assembly, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum unveiled the 2024 Appropriation Bill, presenting a comprehensive plan aimed at driving sustainable growth and development across sectors. The proposed budget, which amounts to a total sum of N340,619,836,000.00, is a testament to Zulum’s commitment to the…
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Governor Buni Commended for Palliative Distribution to Pastoralists, Calls for Nationwide Emulation
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has applauded Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State for swiftly and fairly distributing relief materials to pastoralists in the state, saying he has demonstrated empathy and outstanding leadership. The association has on Wednesday issued a press release, signed by its national leader,…
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Kindly Wife of Nigeria’s Army Chief Hosts Heartwarming Luncheon for Repentant Boko Haram Wives
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a remarkable display of solidarity and dedication to promoting peace and rehabilitation, Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, the wife of the Chief of Army Staff and National President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), orchestrated a generous luncheon for hundreds of women in the frontlines state of…
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Allamin Foundation Hosts Transitional Justice Workshop for Community Advocates
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a community-oriented nonprofit, conducted a comprehensive training workshop on Transitional Justice for local advocates in Borno State, Nigeria on Tuesday. The workshop, held in Maiduguri, drew participants from Jere, Konduga, Mafa, and the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) local government areas (LGAs). The day-long intensive program…
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Makes First Visit to Borno, Attends Army Chief Conference
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is in Maiduguri, Borno, today to attend the 2023 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference. This marks his first visit to the state since his inauguration on May 29, 2023. Tinubu, whose plane touched down at the Nigeria Air Force base in Maiduguri at 11:55 a.m., was accompanied…
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NEDC Advances Cervical Cancer Elimination Effort with Comprehensive Training Program for Health Workers
By Abdulkareem Haruna The North-East Development Commission (NEDC), in a landmark effort to combat cervical cancer, has successfully concluded an extensive training program for 34 Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G) doctors across the region. The program, aimed at equipping health workers with the knowledge and skills to carry out extensive cervical cancer screening, is part of…
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Allamin Foundation Spearheads Hopeful Transition to Peace and Post-Insurgency Reintegration
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the hopeful aftermath of insurgency, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development in Maiduguri has taken the lead in facilitating the path towards peace, reconciliation, and reintegration. The foundation recently conducted a one-day workshop for Mafa community stakeholders, held at the Hajja Manga Memorial Hall in the Giwa Barrack Area of…
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NECSOB’s Comrade Abiso Concludes Tenure with Call for Greater Collaboration, Receives Praise for Exceptional Leadership
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – Comrade Bulama Abiso, the Executive Director of the Network of Civil Society Organizations in Borno State, marked the conclusion of his constitutionally allowed two-year tenure with a call for enhanced collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) while receiving accolades from members who hailed him as an exceptional leader. During a…
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#16DaysOfActivism: Borno NAWOJ Coordinator Advocates Victim Protection, Perpetrator Exposure
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Fatima Zanna, the Coordinator of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Borno state, delivered a powerful speech at the University of Maiduguri during the commemoration of the 16 days of activism. The event was organized by the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the…
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