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As Governor Zulum Takes Urgent Steps to Alleviate Hunger Crisis in Remote Border Communities
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a swift response to the escalating cases of hunger in remote communities where internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned, Governor Babagana Zulum embarked on a series of emergency visits to provide immediate relief. The governor’s actions came after reports emerged of desperate residents resorting to eating grass…
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Deadly ‘Marlians’ Gang Terrorizes Maiduguri City Dwellers As Governor Zulum Orders Crackdown
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Maiduguri has been gripped by fear as a deadly gang known as the “Marlians” continues terrorizing citizens, disguising themselves as commercial tricycle taxi drivers to rob unsuspecting passengers. The group has been linked to numerous violent incidents, including fatal stabbings and throat-slittings of victims who resisted their robberies. The…
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Former President Buhari, VP Shettima, 17 Governors At Governor Zulum Son’s Wedding in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The city of Maiduguri, Borno state, was practically shut down on Saturday as no less than 17 serving governors teamed up with vice president Kashima Shettima and former President Muhammadu Buhari to grace the wedding of Governor Babagana Zulum’s first son. The grand wedding was attended by creme de la creme, one…
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US Gets First Female Naval Chief And First Woman To Be Among Pentagon Service Chiefs
By Abdulkareem Haruna President Joe Biden has announced a groundbreaking move in nominating Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the new Navy chief. If confirmed, Franchetti will become the first woman to serve as a Pentagon service chief and the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a significant milestone in the history of…
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MNJTF Forces Successfully Repel ISWAP Attacks in Monguno, Borno State
By Abdukareem Haruna Monguno, Borno State – In a fierce encounter, the troops of Sector 3 Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) valiantly defended against a series of attacks launched by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday, July 20, 2023. The assailants, suspected to be ISWAP terrorists, launched the assault on Monguno, situated…
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First Independent Petroleum Import Arrives Nigera; Ends NNPCL’s Monopoly
By Abdulkareem Haruna The arrival of the first independent petroleum import, carried by the vessel ST Nnene, signifies a landmark shift in Nigeria’s downstream oil market. A 27 million litres batch, imported by Emadeb Energy, arrived at Ijegun-Egba on Wednesday, breaking the monopoly previously held by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The vessel…
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Wushe-Wushe: A Prestigious Kanuri Tradition That Unites Families, Honor Brides
By Fatima Kambar Adam One of the most prominent Kanuri cultural practices in Kanem Borno is the tradition of “wushe wushe.” This phrase, best associated with weddings, is a concise way of expressing appreciation and welcome. Organically, it is used to welcome guests who have come to see the bride or to acknowledge the generosity…
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Borno State Government’s Restrictions on Scavenging Activities: A Necessity for Public Security – Yusus Adamu
By Hon. Yusuf Adamu Every government has a mandate to protect its citizens and their properties, and Borno State Government in Nigeria is no exception. Recently, the governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a directive to curb scavenging activities in the state, citing security reasons and potential risks from insurgent attacks.…
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Borno Farmers Seek Divine Intervention: As Clerics Convoke Prayer for Rain
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno state’s clerics have organized a prayer for rain in response to a prolonged drought that has left local farmers anxious about their crops. The absence of rainfall for over four weeks during the planting season has raised concerns among subsistence farmers, who fear poor yields due to the scorching sun and…
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UMTH Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence with Service Expansion and Community Outreach
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) marks its 40th anniversary on July 23 with prayers, community outreach and expansion programs. Serving patients from Northeast Nigeria and beyond, UMTH offers free medical services to 500 patients and unveils plans for a Heart Disease Center and Health Informatics Center. With an increased capacity of 1200 beds,…
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