Tag: Borno
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Who Wants Civillian-JTF’s Ba’ Lawan Dethroned?
The crisis in the CJTF has sparked a power struggle within the organization. Ba’Lawan Jafar’s seemingly a oryed dethronment amidst allegations of corruption involving diverted vehicles, and the subsequent appointment of Baba Shehu Abdganiyu as acting President have deepened divisions. Both factions claim government backing, even as intervention of the DSS and, of course Governor…
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Where Boko Haram Exits, A New Threat Inspired
In Jere Local Government Area, two communities that have coexisted peacefully for centuries are now at odds. Zainab Yetunde Adam provides an account of how violence and bloodshed have become commonplace, with the perpetrators viewing their actions as normal. (THIS REPORT CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES. READER DISCRETION ADVISED)
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From Displacement to Distinction: Story of Aisha, IDP Girl Sponsored by VP Shettima Shines With 9 WAEC and 8 NECO Credits
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Nigeria — In the dusty resettlement community of Ngwom, Mafa local government, 19-year-old Aisha Ibrahim stands out as a beacon of hope for her family and community. Born into a peasant family as the eldest of six children, Aisha has defied all odds to become the first in her extended family…
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Allamin Foundation Advocates Sustained Peace Efforts in Borno State on International Day of Peace
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in partnership with the Open Society West Africa (OSIWA), commemorated the 2023 International Day of Peace on Wednesday, September 21, with a call for sustained efforts from the Borno State Government, Nigerian Military, and repentant Boko Haram members towards achieving lasting…
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300 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚: Borno Gov’t Grants 30 Days Grace To Defaulting Proprietors
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno state government has granted a one-month extension for non-compliant private schools, previously slated for closure, to complete their re-accreditation and documentation processes before the December 2023 deadline. Engineer Lawal Abba-Wakilbe, the state’s Commissioner of Education, announced this encouraging news during a meeting with public school proprietors in Maiduguri on Saturday. …
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Borno State Government to Shut Down Over 300 Non-compliant Private Schools ~ Commissioner Gives Reason
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State Government is considering shutting down about 300 private schools that fail to comply with the revised 2022 standard guidelines for operating private schools. The Commissioner of Education, Engineer Lawan Wakilbe, revealed this in a recent interview, citing rampant proliferation and unwholesome activities in some private schools as the reasons…
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PHOTO NEWS: Gov Zulum makes history in 100 Days Builds first-of-its-kind underpass pedestrian tunnel
Touch the photo and see the beautiful details👇👇
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Borno State Ushers in a Brighter Future for Maternal Health with Massive Investment in Healthcare
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State’s Governor, Babagana Zulum, has initiated a significant step towards enhancing maternal health by launching the distribution of free maternal drugs valued at over N800m. This initiative, aimed at five general hospitals, marks a significant stride in the state’s commitment to maternal healthcare services. The distribution ceremony occurred at the Borno…
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Humanitarian Minister Praises Gov Zulum’s Efforts, Outlines New Poverty Alleviation Strategies During First Official Visit
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edo, praised the Governor of Borno State for his proactive and committed approach to humanitarian services during her first official visit outside of Abuja since her swearing-in. Edo commended the governor for his hands-on approach, stating, “You go to the toughest…
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Borno’s Governor Zulum Approves Recruitment of 4,000 New Teachers to Boost Education Sector
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has greenlit the immediate hiring of 4,000 teachers, who have been evaluated and shortlisted for assignment to public primary and secondary schools throughout the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening in Maiduguri. The new recruits, consisting of 3,000 primary school teachers and 1,000…
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