Category: News
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Zulum Launches Phase-1 of Bama Resettlement Plan: Targets 1,000 Homes in 4 Months
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has greenlit the construction of 1,000 residences, marking the first phase of a larger resettlement initiative in the Bama Local Government Area. The communities of Darajamal and Mayanti, each slated for 500 homes, are the focal point of this endeavor. This announcement came during Zulum’s assessment…
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Zulum Gives 72 Hours Order For Demolition of Notorious Alcohol, Prostitution Joints in Maiduguri
By Abdukareem Haruna In a clampdown on illegal activities, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has commanded operators of unlawful alcohol and prostitution establishments in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital, to vacate within 72 hours in preparation for a complete demolition exercise. Zulum also instructed the operators of two brothels, notorious for facilitating underage prostitution and sexual abuse,…
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ISRAEL-GAZA WARðŸ˜: Unprecedented Casualties, Mass Displacement, Deteriorating Humanitarian Conditions
By Abdulkareem Haruna Over 300 fatalities in Gaza and nearly 200 wounded in Israel in the last 24 hours; mass evacuations underway as hostilities continue Gaza and Israel are witnessing escalating violence with no respite in sight. In the last 24 hours, there have been 315 fatalities and 1,048 injuries in Gaza due to continued…
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Tension, Protest in Maiduguri As NRC Orders Relocation of Dormant Railway Coaches To Jos
By Abdulkareem Haruna A protest broke out in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Sunday, as hundreds of locals gathered to decry the planned removal of railway coaches from the terminus of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to Jos, Plateau state. The residents, carrying placards, thronged the roads leading to the terminus to express…
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NEDC Partners Private Firm To Train 50 Young School Leavers As Electrical TechniciansÂ
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has partnered with Mainstream Academy, a subsidiary of Mainstream Energy Solution, to provide an eight-week skills training program for 50 electrical technicians across the North-East Zone. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Managing Director/CEO during the opening ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters…
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First African Woman Set to Lead Inter-Parliamentary Union in Historic Election
By Elizabeth Ameh ABUJA, NIGERIA – This month, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is poised to make history by electing its first African woman president. The landmark election is scheduled to occur during the IPU’s 147th Assembly, taking place from October 23 to 27, 2023, with delegates from 179 Member States in attendance. The newly elected…
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Governor Zulum Honored for Exceptional Primary Healthcare Service Delivery in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to primary healthcare services in a ceremony on Sunday evening. The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) presented the award to the governor at the Government House in Maiduguri. The honor recognizes Zulum’s exceptional dedication to…
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Nigeria’s Agric’ Minister Unveils Ambitious Four-Year Plan for Food Security
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA — In an expansive press briefing today, the Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined a sweeping, four-year strategy to revitalize Nigeria’s agriculture sector and bolster food security. The initiative, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, takes aim at improving the nation’s agricultural…
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Nigerian Agric Minister Outlines New Strategies for Food Security and Renewed Hope Agenda
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a recent press briefing, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, detailed the government’s ambitious plans to transform the country’s agricultural sector and enhance food security. The strategies are part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aiming to uplift the agricultural…
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UNIMAID Lunar Scientist’s Groundbreaking Discovery Earns International Acclaim and Second Edition Publication on Amazon
Scientific Observation of Harmonic Drift in Lunar Dates Against Gregorian Calendar” is a guide to unlocking the secrets of lunar time synchronization. It offers a unique opportunity to reshape our understanding of time and calendars. Despite the lack of appreciation at home, Zubairu’s work is a beacon of clarity in the realm of lunar observation…
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