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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…
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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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