Tag: Borno
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Civil society groups urge corporate accountability as environmental degradation hits Borno farmers
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A coalition of civil society groups and youth advocates in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State warned this week that escalating environmental shocks—ranging from erratic rainfall to unmanaged urban waste—are outpacing current government interventions, threatening to destabilize the region’s fragile agrarian economy. The warning was issued throughthe Centre for Community Awareness…
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Borno’s ‘Mega Schools’: A Defiant Answer to Boko Haram
By Abdulkareem Haruna For the last decade, the story of education in north-east Nigeria has been one of tragedy. In Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, schools were not just buildings; they were targets. The insurgent group, whose name loosely translates to “Western education is forbidden,” spent years waging war on learning.…
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FG Declares Borno a Model for Education, Minister says Zulum is a “Pacesetter”
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE – The Federal Government has described the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as a national “pacesetter” in the education sector, citing the superior quality of infrastructure built by his administration. The commendation was given by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday in…
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ADC Youth Bewail Plot by ‘Political Tourists’ to Hijack Party Structure in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna A major crack has erupted within the ranks of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State as a prominent youth chieftain publicly accuses some unnamed “Abuja-based political merchants” of attempting to seize control of the new party structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hon. Yusuf Sheriff Modu, Chairman of the…
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Borno leaders call for more women in peacebuilding efforts
By Abdulkareem Haruna Government officials and traditional rulers gathered in Maiduguri on Thursday to urge for greater involvement of women in peace and security issues. The event at the Government House marked the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. Stakeholders argued that for Borno State to fully recover from over a decade…
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Gates Foundation Applauds Borno for Efficient Integration of Vaccination Services
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has offered strong commendation to the Borno State Government, praising the high participation rate and what it called an “excellent” integrated strategy being used in the ongoing Measles and Rubella immunization campaign. The endorsement came from Dr. Shina Aladeshawe, a Senior Program Manager…
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Voter Registration Fraud Reported in Borno, Scammers Charge ₦1,000 for Fake Data Collection
Abdulkareem Haruna A sophisticated voter fraud registration scheme targeted at exploiting citizens desperate to register has emerged in Borno state, threatening the integrity of the ongoing electoral process. The fraudulent operation, which uses fake machines to illicitly collect voter data and thumbprints for a fee, was brought to light during a recent meeting between the…
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IRC reaches 160,000 with healthcare in Borno, as conflict scars deepen
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Borno State, where years of armed conflict have made access to basic healthcare a daily struggle, despite the relentless efforts of the government, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has emerged as a critical provider for hundreds of thousands of people, filling a significant gap in essential services. The organization’s health program,…
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After Years, Borno Primary Teachers Celebrate First-Ever Minimum Wage
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno — For the first time in their history, primary school teachers in Borno State are now receiving the national minimum wage, a landmark achievement that has drawn praise from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This development comes as Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, pushes local government chairmen to extend…
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As Opposition Coalition Gathers Strength in Borno Amidst Wave of Defections
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections draw closer, the political landscape in Borno State is experiencing a significant realignment, with a likely surge of defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This comes in the wake of the recent inauguration of David Mark, a former Nigerian Senate President and a…
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