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Christian Association Chairman Extends Eid-el Kabir Wishes to Muslim Ummah in Borno State
By Elizaeth Ameh (Special Correspondent) In a goodwill message, Most Reverend Dr. John Bogna Bakeni, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State Chapter, and Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese, Maiduguri, extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in the state on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebration. The message,…
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Nuhu Ribadu Takes Reins as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Pledges to Subdue Insecurity
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria — Mallam Nuhu Ribadu officially assumed his role as the National Security Adviser (NSA) on Monday, vowing to tackle insecurity and stabilize Nigeria. A state house signed by Zu Mijinyawa, the SA Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Ribadu takes over the position from retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana…
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Inuwa Bwala: Caretaker Chairman for Hawul Local Government Bids Emotional Farewell
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria – Inuwa Bwala, the Transition Committee Chairman for Hawul Local Government area of Borno state, has announced that his tenure will soon come to an end. This marks the completion of a six-month period during which he oversaw the affairs of over three hundred thousand residents in one of…
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Ismail Omipidan: When Esteemed Journalist Inspires the Next Generation of Media Professionals
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a dynamic address to Mass Communication students at Redeemer’s University, my friend and brother, a renowned journalist and former Chief Press Secretary to the past Osun Governor, Ismail Omipidan, emphasized the importance of mentorship and embracing professional ethics for a flourishing career in the media industry. Omipidan, a guest speaker at…
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Borno Unveils WASH Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a significant move towards creating a sustainable Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policy in Borno State, the Ministry of Water Resources unveiled a new document outlining the WASH sector monitoring and evaluation framework. The historic event took place at a one-day M&E Framework dissemination meeting held at the Pinnacle Hotel…
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Butcher Killed in Sokoto Over Alleged Blasphemous Comment Against Prophet Muhammad
By Abdulkareem Haruna SOKOTO, Nigeria (HT) — Usman Buda, a butcher, was killed in Sokoto on Sunday over an alleged blasphemous comment against Islam’s Holy Prophet Muhammad. According to sources, Buda made the remark during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main abattoir around 8 a.m. But his colwagues and friends denied the…
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Group in Borno Unite to Stamp Out Institutional Corruption in Post-Insurgency Rebuilding Efforts
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – On a sunny Saturday afternoon, 24th June 2023, Zubair Abdurrauf Idris, the Executive Director of Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC), looked out over a crowded room at Amada International Hotel, Old GRA Maiduguri. He saw a diverse group of individuals gathered from Borno State, all united by a…
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Shettima’s Apology: Herders Group Commends VP’s Humility, Inclusiveness
By Abdulkareem Haruna Vice President Kashim Shettima recently found himself in hot water over remarks made during an interaction session with elected members of Nigeria’s National AssembliesThe comments, which were seen as offensive by some Muslim brothers in the northern part of the country, prompted Shettima to issue an apology on BBC Hausa radio broadcast.…
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Flood Submerge Borno Schools, Posing Cholera Threat to Students, Pupils
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – As the rainy season commences, children’s education in public schools in Maiduguri is under threat. Many public schools in areas without adequate drainage systems have already been flooded, and the Ngomari Gana Primary School is one of the worst affected. After a first major downpour, the entire premises of…
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Titan wreckage found in deep sea, bodies of crew uncertain
Debris from the missing submarine Titan has been found in deep sea, but the fate of its crew remains uncertain. Investigation ongoing.
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