-
Abdullahi Bego: Celebrating Return Of A Square Peg to A Right Hole
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a move met with widespread acclaim, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has reappointed Abdullahi Bego to the Ministry of Information and Culture. This decision marks the return of a seasoned communicator and astute administrator to a position he once held with distinction. Bego’s reappointment indicates Governor Buni’s confidence in…
-
Borno State Government Distributes Food Palliatives to 3000 Households Amid Fuel Subsidy Removal
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an effort to mitigate the economic impact of the fuel subsidy removal, the Borno state government continued its food palliative distribution to selected vulnerable individuals on Tuesday, Aug. 22. A total of 3,000 household heads were recipients of this food aid. The food aid, comprising rice and maize, is funded by…
-
Borno Governor’s Latest Generosity Lifts Wounded Soldiers’ Spirits
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a morale-boosting move, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has delivered on his promise of a N10 million relief package for soldiers injured on the battlefield. The pledge, made two months ago at a Sallah event, was fulfilled on Saturday, August 19, 2023, when the funds were handed over to Major…
-
BRIDGING GENDER GAP: First Women’s Political Resource Center Opens in North East Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations’ UN Women and the Maryam Babangida Center for Women Development have inaugurated the first-ever Resource Center for Women in Politics and Governance in North East Nigeria. This initiative aims to address the significant underrepresentation of women in the country’s political landscape. The center, unveiled in a ceremony in Maiduguri,…
-
ANALYSIS: Burkina Faso makes ambitious move to depoliticise govt
New legislation targets the clientelism and political patronage that have plagued Burkina Faso’s public service delivery for decades.
-
Jigawa’s Senator Hussain Dedicates Personal Allowance to Student Scholarships
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an unprecedented move demonstrating a profound commitment to youth education, Senator Babangida Hussain of Jigawa Northwest senatorial district has redirected his 10 million naira furniture allowance to fund scholarships for tertiary students in his zone. The scholarships, disbursed at the Wali Education Foundation Center (WEFC) on August 14, 2023, will benefit…
-
As VP Shettima Tasks NEDC TO Focus More On Citizens’ Education, Human Capital Development
By Abdulkareem Haruna The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) board, led by General Paul Tarfa as chairman, and Goni Alkali, as the Managing Director, has been reappointed, ushering in a new phase of reconstruction in Nigeria’s northeast region. During the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima emphasized the crucial importance of…
-
Young Nigerian from Borno’s Damasak Achieves First Class at Indian Institute
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a remarkable tale of triumph over adversity, Awa’aji Zanna Damasak, a young Nigerian hailing from the war-torn town of Damasak in Borno State, has achieved a First Class degree at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies. His inspiring success story stands as a testament to the resilience…
-
Governor Zulum Delays Commissioners Swearing-in Amid Assembly Controversy
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, unexpectedly postponed today’s swearing-in ceremony for his new commission nominees due to unexplained State Assembly objections. The announcement was delivered just minutes before the scheduled start by Ali Bukar Dalori, the ruling APC party chairman and future deputy national chairman. The ceremony’s delay until…
-
Borno LG Commission Chair’ Highlights Achievements, Okays Training Partnership with NUJ
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Senator Kaka Malam-Yale, Chairman of the Borno State Local Government Service Board, underscored vital developments and achievements within the state’s local government services during an official gathering with Borno State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday. The Chairman received the NUJ officials, led by state…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
The Humanitarian Times 