Tag: Bama
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πͺπππππππππ π«ππππ: Abba Wakilbe Leads Borno’s Remarkable Comeback in Dara Jamal
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno β Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe, Borno State’s Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, is spearheading a remarkable transformation in Dara Jamal. As Chairman of the Committee on the Resettlement of Dara Jamal, his fearless drive and unwavering commitment have been central to the rebirth of this community, once shattered…
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Senator Lawan Hails New Bama University as a ‘Game Changer’ for Borno and Region
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State β Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central) is celebrating a significant legislative victory for his constituents and the wider Lake Chad region, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) in Bama. The Senator, who championed the bill, believes…
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Boko Haram: Zulum Approves 35 Patrol Vehicles, Motorcycles for Borno Community
PRESS STATEMENT Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of 35 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to enhance the operational capabilities of the military and youth volunteers in Izge town. The patrol vehicles and motorcycles aim to improve mobility for local security volunteers, enabling them to respond swiftly to threats and support military…
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Sultan, 45 Monarchs in Bama as Bornoβs Youngest First-Class Traditional Ruler Ascends Throne
By Abdulkareem Haruna BAMA, Nigeria β Dr. Umar Ibn Kyari Umar Elkanemi, 40, was officially crowned the second Shehu of Bama in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on Tuesday. The grand ceremony was attended by thousands, including 47 prominent traditional rulers. He succeeds his late father, who passed away in April 2021, and becomes the youngest…
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Zulum Relocates 1,600 Households in Bama’s Ngurosoye Community
By Abdul Kareem BAMA, NIGERIA β Governor Babagana Zulum has successfully relocated 1,600 households, including 9,600 internally displaced persons (IDPs), from the largest IDP camp in Borno state to their resettled community in Ngurosoye village, Bama local government. In a brief ceremony held in Ngurosoye along the Bama-Gwoza road, Zulum announced that the former IDPs…
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Innovating Education: Senator KS Lawan’s Push for an Entrepreneurial University in Bama
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the realm of Nigerian politics, where the convergence of knowledge, experience, and genuine passion can bring forth remarkable outcomes, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan stands as a beacon of relentless determination and success. An accomplished lawyer turned public servant, Senator Lawan has consistently surpassed expectations, navigating his political journey with a steadfast…
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Boko Haram Gunmen Kill Maiduguri Businessman, Abduct 4 in Bama Farm Attacks
By Abdulkareem Haruna The security situation in Northeast Nigeria is increasingly precarious as terrorists redirect their attacks on vulnerable civilians, mostly farmers working in the fields. Today, Nov. 5, a well-known businessman based in Maiduguri, Kellum Alhaji-Gana, was killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram gunmen at his farm in Bama. According to accounts…
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Zulum Launches Phase-1 of Bama Resettlement Plan: Targets 1,000 Homes in 4 Months
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has greenlit the construction of 1,000 residences, marking the first phase of a larger resettlement initiative in the Bama Local Government Area. The communities of Darajamal and Mayanti, each slated for 500 homes, are the focal point of this endeavor. This announcement came during Zulum’s assessment…
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