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Women Journalists Call for ‘Smart Leadership’ in Borno LGAs to Drive Gender-Responsive Budgets
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, NIGERIA— The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has made a powerful call for political actors in local governments of Borno State to embrace gender-responsive budgeting as a prerequisite for peace and sustainable development. Speaking at a three-day capacity-building workshop in the state, the National President of NAWOJ,Aishatu Ibrahim Kwayabura, emphasized…
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At GIZ Workshop Presidential Aide Urges Borno Women to Demand Political Equality, Build Self-Confidence
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abuja, Nigeria — Dr Salma Annas Ibrahim, the Adviser to the President on Health, delivered a powerful message of self-empowerment and political solidarity to women from Borno State, acknowledging their systemic sidelining despite proven capacity. Speaking at the Gender Responsive Advocacy Workshop in Abuja, Dr Ibrahim urged women not only to challenge…
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Beyond Ethnicity: How Zulum’s Reward Strategy Sets a New Standard for National Unity and Dedication.
By Abdulkareem Haruna The enduring image of Professor Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, is not of a politician in a pristine, air-conditioned office, but of a leader among the rubble, a man walking the perilous, often neglected, frontline of the state’s recovery. Despite his massive workload, Governor Zulum still demonstrates an extraordinary capacity…
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61 Years Dedicated Nurse, Who Served Amid Boko Haram Threat Gets New Home, Son’s Job from Governor Zulum
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Nigeria – It was a day of profound gratitude and public recognition for Mabel Ijeoma Duaka, a 61-year-old nurse whose decades of selfless service in a town ravaged by insurgency earned her a permanent home and a job for her son. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Tuesday gifted Mrs…
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From Diffa to Kirawa: Zulum’s Relentless Pursuit of Peace Offers Hope in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — When Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirawa, a rocky agrarian community in Borno State, the destruction was swift and brutal. But so was the response from Governor Babagana Zulum. Upon learning of the assault, which left many dead and homes burned, Governor Zulum immediately rerouted his itinerary to be on…
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Nigeria’s First Lady Launches N2.5 Billion Sanitary Pad Project to Keep 370,000 Schoolgirls in Class
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a major push to support girl child education, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a menstrual health initiative valued at over N2.5 billion. The “Flow with Confidence” program aims to distribute a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls across the nation. The initiative is a major…
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REA Begins Training of 1,500 Young Nigerians on Renewable Energy Technologies
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI—The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable electricity to rural communities, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) commences the training of 1,500 young Nigerians on renewable energy technologies. The initiative, part of the Energising Education Programme, aims to expand access to electricity, create jobs, and drive economic growth. The…
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Borno Seeks Robust Media Partnership in New Campaign to Eradicate Measles and Rubella
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State has launched a massive vaccination campaign against measles and rubella, two highly contagious diseases, aiming to immunize millions of children and curb Nigeria’s disproportionately high disease burden. The initiative, announced by health officials at a media orientation in Maiduguri, seeks to vaccinate children aged 9 months to under 15 years,…
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Voter Registration Fraud Reported in Borno, Scammers Charge ₦1,000 for Fake Data Collection
Abdulkareem Haruna A sophisticated voter fraud registration scheme targeted at exploiting citizens desperate to register has emerged in Borno state, threatening the integrity of the ongoing electoral process. The fraudulent operation, which uses fake machines to illicitly collect voter data and thumbprints for a fee, was brought to light during a recent meeting between the…
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UN Official: African Economies Lose Up to 5% of GDP to Disasters Annually
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAKAR – African nations are losing between two percent (2%) and five (5%) of their GDP annually to climate-related catastrophes, a United Nations official stated at a recent webinar, urging for a shift from post-disaster reconstruction to proactive risk management. Speaking at a virtual event hosted by the African Media Network for…
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