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Borno Launches Initiative to Plant 1.2 Million Trees in Fight Against Desertification

By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has inaugurated a 2023 tree-planting initiative, with a goal of planting 1.2 million trees across the state. The campaign was launched at the Borno State University Teaching Hospital, with the objective of mitigating desertification and other environmental challenges. The theme for this year’s campaign in…
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Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima Clocks 57th, As Gov Zulum Lauds His Unique Mentorship Style

By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, GCON, marked his 57th birthday today, receiving high praise for his unique style of mentorship from his mentees and colleagues. In a heartfelt tribute, Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, mni, FNSE, lauded Shettima’s approach…
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Majority of Americans Want Trump to Face Trial Before 2024 Election, Poll Finds

By Abdulkareem Haruna A majority of Americans want former President Donald Trump to face trial in his federal classified documents and election interference cases before the 2024 election, according to a new poll from Politico and Ipsos. The poll was conducted shortly after Trump surrendered to face election interference charges in Georgia. It found that…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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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…
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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…