Category: News
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Farmers in Remote Locations of North East Nigeria Face Severe Access Limitations Amid ISWAP Ban
By Abdulkareem Haruna Marte, Borno State – Farmers, fishermen, and herders in the remote areas of North East Marte have been left stranded as the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) imposes a severe ban on all agricultural activities. The sweeping prohibition is a consequence of the group’s allegations of espionage for the Nigerian…
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Governor Zulum’s Timely Intervention Prevents Disaster as Collapsing Border Bridge is Restored
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Professor Zulum, has been commended for his decisive action in preventing a potential catastrophe at the border area between Niger and Nigeria. His prompt order to salvage a collapsing major bridge connecting Malumfatori, a Nigerian border community, and Bosso, a village in Niger, has not only saved lives but…
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Malumfatori-Bosso International Bridge on the Brink of Collapse, Threatening Vital Connection Between Nigeria and Niger Republic
By AbdulKareem Haruna MALUMFATORI, Nigeria — The Malumfatori-Bosso International Bridge, a crucial link between Nigeria and Niger Republic, is teetering on the edge of collapse, posing a significant threat to the town of Malumfatori and its surrounding areas. As the rainy season looms, experts fear that the anticipated massive floods may finally bring the bridge…
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Governor Zulum Urges Swift Reconstruction of Maiduguri Monday Market
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, urged a committee on Sunday to expedite the reconstruction of the Maiduguri Monday Market, urging for a swift resumption of business operations. The bustling trade hub was devastated by a fire disaster on February 26, 2023, leading to the loss of property worth…
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Christian Association Chairman Extends Eid-el Kabir Wishes to Muslim Ummah in Borno State
By Elizaeth Ameh (Special Correspondent) In a goodwill message, Most Reverend Dr. John Bogna Bakeni, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State Chapter, and Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese, Maiduguri, extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in the state on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebration. The message,…
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Borno Unveils WASH Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a significant move towards creating a sustainable Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policy in Borno State, the Ministry of Water Resources unveiled a new document outlining the WASH sector monitoring and evaluation framework. The historic event took place at a one-day M&E Framework dissemination meeting held at the Pinnacle Hotel…
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Butcher Killed in Sokoto Over Alleged Blasphemous Comment Against Prophet Muhammad
By Abdulkareem Haruna SOKOTO, Nigeria (HT) — Usman Buda, a butcher, was killed in Sokoto on Sunday over an alleged blasphemous comment against Islam’s Holy Prophet Muhammad. According to sources, Buda made the remark during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main abattoir around 8 a.m. But his colwagues and friends denied the…
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Group in Borno Unite to Stamp Out Institutional Corruption in Post-Insurgency Rebuilding Efforts
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – On a sunny Saturday afternoon, 24th June 2023, Zubair Abdurrauf Idris, the Executive Director of Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC), looked out over a crowded room at Amada International Hotel, Old GRA Maiduguri. He saw a diverse group of individuals gathered from Borno State, all united by a…
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Shettima’s Apology: Herders Group Commends VP’s Humility, Inclusiveness
By Abdulkareem Haruna Vice President Kashim Shettima recently found himself in hot water over remarks made during an interaction session with elected members of Nigeria’s National AssembliesThe comments, which were seen as offensive by some Muslim brothers in the northern part of the country, prompted Shettima to issue an apology on BBC Hausa radio broadcast.…
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Flood Submerge Borno Schools, Posing Cholera Threat to Students, Pupils
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – As the rainy season commences, children’s education in public schools in Maiduguri is under threat. Many public schools in areas without adequate drainage systems have already been flooded, and the Ngomari Gana Primary School is one of the worst affected. After a first major downpour, the entire premises of…
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