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Borno Governor Demands Rigorous Aptitude Tests, Exams Before Appointing Future Perm Secs
Governor Babagana Zulum Puts End to Pro Forma Promotions, Requires Interviews and Examinations for Permanent Secretary Appointments
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Urges Urgent Measures to Prevent Further Territory Loss to Cameroon
By Abdulkareem Haruna The House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee on the Nigeria-Cameroon border dispute has expressed deep concern over the potential loss of a substantial landmass and Nigerian citizens residing within it to the Cameroon Republic. This disconcerting possibility, which follows the previous relinquishment of the Bakassi peninsula, highlights the urgent necessity for immediate…
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UMTH’s Rehabilitation Center: A Beacon of Hope Transforming Lives of Amputees in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the bustling city of Maiduguri, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) stands as a symbol of resilience and progress. Within its walls, a new Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC) has emerged, providing a glimmer of hope for individuals who have lost their limbs due to illness or…
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Why Being A Journalist Is Tough For Me – (Dilemma of An Accidental Mass Communication Graduate)
Fatima, a mass communication graduate from the University of Maiduguri, now works as a freelance language translator after she lost her job at Translators Without Borders (TWB), where she worked for about two years. Before she joined TWB, the young woman, currently in her 20s, had a stint with Dandal Kura Radio International for about…
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Borno Enforces Indefinite Ban on Metal Scavenging to Combat Insurgent Attacks, Property Theft
However, while the ban addresses these issues, it will also result in significant unemployment challenges for those who rely on scavenging and sales of scraps as their primary source of income.
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Farmers in Remote Locations of North East Nigeria Face Severe Access Limitations Amid ISWAP Ban
By Abdulkareem Haruna Marte, Borno State – Farmers, fishermen, and herders in the remote areas of North East Marte have been left stranded as the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) imposes a severe ban on all agricultural activities. The sweeping prohibition is a consequence of the group’s allegations of espionage for the Nigerian…
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Governor Zulum’s Timely Intervention Prevents Disaster as Collapsing Border Bridge is Restored
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Professor Zulum, has been commended for his decisive action in preventing a potential catastrophe at the border area between Niger and Nigeria. His prompt order to salvage a collapsing major bridge connecting Malumfatori, a Nigerian border community, and Bosso, a village in Niger, has not only saved lives but…
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Malumfatori-Bosso International Bridge on the Brink of Collapse, Threatening Vital Connection Between Nigeria and Niger Republic
By AbdulKareem Haruna MALUMFATORI, Nigeria — The Malumfatori-Bosso International Bridge, a crucial link between Nigeria and Niger Republic, is teetering on the edge of collapse, posing a significant threat to the town of Malumfatori and its surrounding areas. As the rainy season looms, experts fear that the anticipated massive floods may finally bring the bridge…
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Borno State Governor Demands Truth From UN on Security Progress or Threatens Withdrawal from Engagements
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a dramatic development, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has challenged the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) to provide accurate information on the improving security situation in Borno state and the Lake Chad region or face the state’s withdrawal from future engagements. Zulum voiced his concerns during…
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Governor Zulum Urges Swift Reconstruction of Maiduguri Monday Market
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, urged a committee on Sunday to expedite the reconstruction of the Maiduguri Monday Market, urging for a swift resumption of business operations. The bustling trade hub was devastated by a fire disaster on February 26, 2023, leading to the loss of property worth…
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