Category: News
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UN Seeks Partnership With Nigeria’s NEDC to Aid 2.2 Million Displaced Persons
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations (UN) has committed to a partnership with the Borno State government and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to address the needs of approximately 2.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North East states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, regions severely affected by Boko Haram. Robert Piper, the…
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Borno Governor Unveils 70 New Buses to Subsidize Transportation Woes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday evening, unveiled a new fleet of 70 buses for metro transport and to ease the movement of civil servants to their various places of work. “The initiative aims to alleviate the burden of commuting for both government employees and the general public,” Governor Zulum…
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French Forces to Remain in Niger Despite Coup – Macron
By Abdulkareem Haruna PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that French forces will remain in Niger despite a recent coup d’état. Macron said that the French forces were sent to Niger at the request of the democratically elected government of President Mahamadou Issoufou and that they will remain there to fight terrorism. “We are…
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Hon. Bello Ayuba Emerges as New APC State Chairman in Borno, Making History
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a historic turn of events, Hon. Bello Ayuba, the former state secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, has been elected as the new state chairman of the party. This significant development took place at a special congress of the party, following the elevation of his predecessor, Ali Bukar…
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Northeast Governors Say Some Traditional Rulers Behind Escalating Banditry, Insecurity in Region
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Northeast Governors’ Forum (NEGF) convened its 8th meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday, expressing concern over the escalating banditry and worsening security situation in the region. The forum, which comprises the Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe, with Gombe and Taraba represented by their Deputy Governors, acknowledged…
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NEDC Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony for 22.5km Rural Road
By Abdulkareem Haruna The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced work on a 22.5km rural road project, expected to significantly boost transportation and farming in Borno State. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in Ngwom village in Mafa. This road network, stretching for 22.5km, will link Ngwom, Koshebe, Gongulon, Zabarmari,…
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PHOTO NEWS: VP Shettima Commissions 3 Mega Schools Built By Governor Zulum in 100 Days
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PHOTO NEWS: Gov Zulum makes history in 100 Days Builds first-of-its-kind underpass pedestrian tunnel
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Borno State Inaugurates First-of-its-Kind Underground Pedestrian Underpass
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State’s Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, officially opened a pioneering underground pedestrian underpass on Friday, designed to enhance road safety by allowing vehicles to drive overhead while pedestrians cross beneath. The innovative infrastructure project, located near the renowned Gamboru market in Maiduguri, was initiated in response to the risks associated with pedestrian…
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Borno State Ushers in a Brighter Future for Maternal Health with Massive Investment in Healthcare
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State’s Governor, Babagana Zulum, has initiated a significant step towards enhancing maternal health by launching the distribution of free maternal drugs valued at over N800m. This initiative, aimed at five general hospitals, marks a significant stride in the state’s commitment to maternal healthcare services. The distribution ceremony occurred at the Borno…
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