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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…
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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…
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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…
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Plan International’s World Breastfeeding Week Celebration Highlights Need for Workplace Support for Nursing Mothers
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a vibrant event marking the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, officials from Plan International underscored the need for an enabling environment for working mothers, advocating for the provision of safe and conducive spaces for breastfeeding at workplaces. Michael Jadyal, the Food Security Nutrition Project Coordinator for Plan International, highlighted the organization’s commitment…
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Farmers in Maiduguri Express Concern Over Rainfall Shortage, Fear Poor Crop Yield
By (Guest Writer) Elizabeth Ameh MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – Farmers in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere local government areas of Borno State are expressing concern over the shortage of rainfall they’re experiencing, fearing it will drastically affect their crop yield this year. August ordinarily brings heavy rainfall to this region, often referred to as “cat and dog…
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Governor’s Midnight Inspection Spurs Major Rehabilitation At Gwoza General Hospital
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum’s unannounced midnight visit to the General Hospital, Gwoza, two weeks ago has sparked a major transformation of the healthcare centre. The governor expressed dismay at the hospital’s dilapidated state, with patients left in darkness due to lack of electricity. The impromptu visit occurred on July 15,…
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Mothers in Maiduguri Battle Crisis, Call for Government Help
Mothers in Maiduguri, Nigeria, struggle to provide for their families amid Boko Haram’s impact. They call for government aid as costs rise and education suffers
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Borno State Begins Emergency Food Assistance Program for Economically Stricken Residents
In response to economic pressures caused by rising fuel costs, Borno State initiates a food aid campaign to assist 1.8 million of its most at-risk citizens; recipients express appreciation for the support.
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Mass Funeral Follows Nigerian Air Force Strike on ISWAP Terrorists
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets successfully neutralized a group of Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, resulting in a mass funeral held by the surviving fighters on the outskirts of Kwalaram, Borno State, in the North East of Nigeria. The terrorists fell victim to a series of airstrikes executed…
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Governor Zulum Advances Ngala State with Seven Major Projects and Teacher Housing Initiative
By Abdulkareem Haruna BORNO STATE, NIGERIA — Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, embarked on an inspection tour of key development projects and announced a new housing initiative for teachers during a visit to Ngala and Gamboru communities on Friday. The governor’s tour included a visit to Gamboru’s central mosque where he participated in the juma’at…
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