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Oronsaye Report: Don’t Scrap Nigeria Army University Biu – Borno Governor Begs FG
By Abdul Kareem The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has made a fervent appeal to the federal government to reconsider its decision to scrap the Nigerian Army University Biu, following recommendations from the Orosanye Committee report. The comprehensive 800-page Orosanye report, which has prompted the government of President Bola Tinubu to pursue the scrapping…
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Borno Government Shares Bags of Rice, Maize to 600,000 Persons to Combat Economic Hardship
By Abdul Kareem In heartwarming response to the ongoing economic challenges faced by its citizens, the Borno state government has embarked on an ambitious food distribution to a targetted 600,000 persons across 100,000 households within two of its major local government areas. The residents of Maiduguri Metropolitan council and Jere local government area constitute the…
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HARDSHIP: Senator Kaka Shehu Launches Massive Economic Empowerment Drive for 1,720 Beneficiaries in Borno Central
~ The initiative, backed by substantial financial aid, is designed to counteract economic challenges post-fuel subsidy removal. By Abdul Kareem In an unprecedented move to alleviate economic distress in the Borno Central Senatorial District, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, a first-time Barrister turned lawmaker, has rolled out a comprehensive economic empowerment program benefiting 1,720 constituents across…
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Zulum Disappointed As Ungratefulness Shadows Support Efforts in Mafa
By Abdul Kareem MAFA, Borno State — Governor Babagana Zulum’s frustration reached a boiling point during a charged visit to Mafa, where he confronted his constituents over their perceived ingratitude despite the substantial aid and security measures his administration has tirelessly provided. Amid alarming reports of internally displaced persons (IDPs) threatening to return to Boko…
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Borno Senator Gifts 110 Mini Trucks to Alleviate Economic Hardship
By Abdul Kareem In an inspiring act of generosity, Barrister Mohammed Tahir Monguno, the senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, has distributed 110 mini trucks to selected constituents to mitigate the severe economic challenges faced by many in the region. The elaborate ceremony, which saw the handover of the vehicles, was attended by Governor Zulum,…
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Borno Internal Revenue Service Generates Unprecedented ₦1.3 Billion in 14 Days
By Abdul Kareem In a groundbreaking development the Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Friday, Feb. 23, announced that it has generated an impressive ₦1.3 billion internal revenue within a mere 14-day period. This remarkable feat, achieved in a state still recovering from the aftermath of a violent armed conflict lasting over a decade,…
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I’m excited about the potential of working together with Allamin Foundation ~ Borno Justice Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister, has publicly announced a promising partnership with the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, signaling a new era of concerted efforts towards empowering victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. This collaboration aims to address critical issues such as girl child education, women’s…
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Maiduguri Marvels As Kanem Borno Cultural Summit Ignites Historic Fanfare!
By Abdul Kareem Despite organizational hiccups and unimpressive media attention, the historic ‘maiden Kanem Borno Cultural Summit’ left the city of Maiduguri ablaze with the most colorful cultural splendor over the past weekend. The maiden event, which summoned a mammoth crowd from across Nigeria and neighboring West and Central African nations, injected a long-missed vibrancy…
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USAID-Supported NGOs Collaborate to Strengthen Budget Monitoring in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem Water Aid, in partnership with Mercy Corps, is spearheading a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the budget preparation and monitoring skills of a diverse selection of stakeholders across government, civil society, and the media. The primary objective of the workshop, as stated by Dare Oduluyi, the main facilitator, is to bolster the…
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Borno Government Commits to Supporting Boko Haram Victims, Strengthening Local Humanitarian Efforts in Post-Conflict Reconciliation
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Government has pledged its “unwavering support” for victims of the Boko Haram insurgency and has expressed its commitment to collaborating with locally based humanitarian organizations in its peace rebuilding, transformation, and post-conflict development plans. Zuwaira Gambo, the state’s Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development made this commitnent public…
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