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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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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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