Category: News
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Former President Buhari, VP Shettima, 17 Governors At Governor Zulum Son’s Wedding in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The city of Maiduguri, Borno state, was practically shut down on Saturday as no less than 17 serving governors teamed up with vice president Kashima Shettima and former President Muhammadu Buhari to grace the wedding of Governor Babagana Zulum’s first son. The grand wedding was attended by creme de la creme, one…
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US Gets First Female Naval Chief And First Woman To Be Among Pentagon Service Chiefs
By Abdulkareem Haruna President Joe Biden has announced a groundbreaking move in nominating Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the new Navy chief. If confirmed, Franchetti will become the first woman to serve as a Pentagon service chief and the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a significant milestone in the history of…
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MNJTF Forces Successfully Repel ISWAP Attacks in Monguno, Borno State
By Abdukareem Haruna Monguno, Borno State – In a fierce encounter, the troops of Sector 3 Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) valiantly defended against a series of attacks launched by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday, July 20, 2023. The assailants, suspected to be ISWAP terrorists, launched the assault on Monguno, situated…
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First Independent Petroleum Import Arrives Nigera; Ends NNPCL’s Monopoly
By Abdulkareem Haruna The arrival of the first independent petroleum import, carried by the vessel ST Nnene, signifies a landmark shift in Nigeria’s downstream oil market. A 27 million litres batch, imported by Emadeb Energy, arrived at Ijegun-Egba on Wednesday, breaking the monopoly previously held by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The vessel…
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Borno Farmers Seek Divine Intervention: As Clerics Convoke Prayer for Rain
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno state’s clerics have organized a prayer for rain in response to a prolonged drought that has left local farmers anxious about their crops. The absence of rainfall for over four weeks during the planting season has raised concerns among subsistence farmers, who fear poor yields due to the scorching sun and…
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UMTH Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence with Service Expansion and Community Outreach
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) marks its 40th anniversary on July 23 with prayers, community outreach and expansion programs. Serving patients from Northeast Nigeria and beyond, UMTH offers free medical services to 500 patients and unveils plans for a Heart Disease Center and Health Informatics Center. With an increased capacity of 1200 beds,…
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Borno Governor Demands Rigorous Aptitude Tests, Exams Before Appointing Future Perm Secs
Governor Babagana Zulum Puts End to Pro Forma Promotions, Requires Interviews and Examinations for Permanent Secretary Appointments
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Urges Urgent Measures to Prevent Further Territory Loss to Cameroon
By Abdulkareem Haruna The House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee on the Nigeria-Cameroon border dispute has expressed deep concern over the potential loss of a substantial landmass and Nigerian citizens residing within it to the Cameroon Republic. This disconcerting possibility, which follows the previous relinquishment of the Bakassi peninsula, highlights the urgent necessity for immediate…
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UMTH’s Rehabilitation Center: A Beacon of Hope Transforming Lives of Amputees in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the bustling city of Maiduguri, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) stands as a symbol of resilience and progress. Within its walls, a new Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC) has emerged, providing a glimmer of hope for individuals who have lost their limbs due to illness or…
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Borno Enforces Indefinite Ban on Metal Scavenging to Combat Insurgent Attacks, Property Theft
However, while the ban addresses these issues, it will also result in significant unemployment challenges for those who rely on scavenging and sales of scraps as their primary source of income.
The Humanitarian Times 