Category: News
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VP Shettima, Shehu Borno, Dahiru Bobo, BUA CEO Get Doctorate Degrees at UNIMAID Convocation
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree of science by the Senate of the University of Maiduguri during the university’s 24th combined convocation ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 18. Shettima, a University of Maiduguri alumnus, was among several honorees. The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Garbai Allamin Ibn Elkaneni, received…
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Nigerian Defence Academy Produces First Military Professor 59 Years After Establishment
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), established in February 1964, announced this week the promotion of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to Professor of Mechatronics Engineering. This marks a historic moment, as Imam is the first active-duty personnel in the Nigerian Army to attain the rank of professor. Brig.-Gen. AM Tukur, the Academy’s Registrar,…
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Man Who Holds Guinness Record For Walking The Skies On Ropes Displays Talent in Lagos
By Abdukareem Haruna LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Jaan Roose, a 31-year-old Estonian slackliner and Guinness World Records holder, showcased his nerves of steel on Thursday as he walked on a rope from Sterling Towers to Onome Rig in Marina, Lagos State. Roose, a three-time world champion and holder of numerous world records, made history as…
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President Tinubu Revokes 40% Revenue Deduction Policy for Nigerian Federal Universities
By Abu Faisal Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the controversial policy that proposed a 40% deduction of internally generated revenues from federal universities across the nation. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, who represented the President at the 75th Founder’s Day ceremony of the University of Ibadan on Friday.…
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STANDOFF: Shooting in Maiduguri As Police, Immigration Officials Fight Over Security Outpost
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – An unplanned confrontation between police and immigration officials in Maiduguri, Borno state, over control of a security outpost building resulted in a gun firing on Friday, November 17, causing widespread fear among local residents. The skirmish occurred at a police outpost located in a residential housing estate, know as…
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BUA Foods Plc Issues Fraud Alert On Unauthorised Groups Making False Sales Claims on Rice, Sugar, Pasta
By Our Business Reporter BUA Foods Plc, a leading food manufacturing company, has issued a fraud alert cautioning customers against unauthorized individuals circulating fraudulent advertisements. The advertisements falsely claim to sell BUA Rice, IRS Pasta, IRS Flour, and BUA Sugar at misquoted prices, misleading unsuspecting buyers. In a statement released by BUA Foods Plc, the…
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Borno NLC Chairman Supports CSO’s Call For Extended Maternity Leave
By Nafisat Aliyu In a bid to promote nutrition awareness and support in Borno State, the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has embarked on a compelling advocacy campaign. Despite facing skepticism from government officials, the CS-SUNN team has made significant progress in engaging key stakeholders and raising crucial awareness on the importance…
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Terrorist Informant Arrested in Borno; As Troops Foiled ISWAP Attack on Monguno
By Abu Faisal Monguno, Borno – In a significant operation, the Troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with Intelligence Operatives from the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have successfully apprehended a 45-year-old terrorist informant, Aji Dala, in Monguno Local Government Area. The arrest took place on November 14, 2023, in the…
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More Salutes to The Betara of Biu: General TY Buratai, Doctor of Letters
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the annals of Nigeria’s military history, few names resonate with as much admiration and respect as Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai. The tenure of the former Chief Army Staff, and most recently former Ambassador to Benin Republic, remains a testament to leadership, service, and transformation. In a world where true leadership…
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Convocation: University of Maiduguri Celebrates 147 First-Class Graduates
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (Unimaid), Professor Shugaba, addressed the press today, Nov.15, 2023, shedding light on the remarkable academic achievements to be showcased during the institution’s coming 24th combined convocation ceremony. In his briefing, Professor Aliyu Shugaba expressed immense pride in the outstanding performance of the…
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