Category: Personality
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Audu Ogbeh, former Nigerian minister and political leader, dies at 78
Audu Innocent Ogbeh, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and minister of agriculture from 2015 to 2019, has died. He was 78. Ogbeh died peacefully Saturday, his family confirmed in a statement. “He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service and dedication to our nation and community,” the statement read.…
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Borno’s Environmental Champion, Dr. Juliana Bitrus, Honored for Transformative Leadership
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a dual recognition of her impactful tenure, Comrade Dr. Juliana Bitrus, the Permanent Secretary of the Borno State Ministry of Environment, has been lauded with two prestigious awards for her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. The Excellence Credit Award was bestowed upon her by…
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Borno Senator Honored for Bringing Appellate Court to Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate and representative for Borno North, was lauded by the Borno State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for his pivotal role in establishing the Court of Appeal’s Maiduguri Division. The Senator was presented with a letter of…
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Tom Fletcher Takes Charge as UN Humanitarian Chief, Vows to Tackle Global Crises
By Abdul Kareem United Nations — Tom Fletcher officially stepped into his role as the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, becoming the 12th individual to hold this vital position within the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In his inaugural statement, Fletcher acknowledged the enormity of the challenges ahead,…
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Maiduguri Flood: ‘Most Pressing Needs of Our People Today Are Food and Water,’ Says Kashim Imam
By Abdul Kareem In the wake of devastating floods that have wreaked havoc on Maiduguri, displacing thousands and claiming hundreds of lives, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, an accomplished business mogul, politician, and Borno elder has stepped forward with a significant philanthropic effort. Relocating his entire family to his ancestral home town, Maiduguri, Imam has initiated…
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Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Visits Maiduguri, Challenges Single Story Narratives in Northern Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Chess grandmaster Tunde Onakoya’s recent visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, highlighted the dangers of a single story—a narrative he found to be incomplete as he encountered a peaceful region brimming with young chess enthusiasts. Upon arriving at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Onakoya was met with a warm welcome that defied the…
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Governor Zulum Celebrates Philanthropist Indimi’s 77th Birthday
By Abu Faisal Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has sent warm felicitations to the respected elder statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, on the occasion of his 77th birthday. Zulum praised Indimi’s philanthropic efforts and unwavering commitment to the advancement of Borno and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement released by his…
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Bukar Abba Ibrahim: The ‘Diamond’ Who Carved His Name in Yobe’s Heart, Dies
By Abdulkareem Haruna Darkness has befallen Yobe on a Sunday, because a giant has fallen. In a sudden wave of sadness that has swept across the arid plains of Yobe State, the heart of the Sahel beats in grief. The state mourns the loss of a rare gem, a political titan who bestrode its corridors…
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