Tag: Borno
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WORLD HIJAB DAY: Governor Zulum’s Wife, Clerics Stress Importance of Women’s Modesty, Societal Role
By Abdulkareem Haruna The wife of the Borno State governor, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslim women to embrace the Hijab while stressing that wearing the hijab is a sign of their faith and strength. Speaking at an event organized by the Coalition of Muslim Women Organisations Borno State, Dr (Mrs) Zulum…
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Borno Tech Agency Breaks Communication Barrier, Promotes ICT Learning in Local Languages
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a bid to bridge the digital divide caused by over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency, the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (BICTDA) is pioneering the use of local dialects to teach computer literacy, officials said Monday. This linguistic innovation is central to the agency’s…
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Borno Revenue Board Exceeds Projections by N9.5 Billion, Aims Higher for 2025
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Borno State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BOIRS) surpassed its 2024 revenue projections by a significant margin, collecting 28.8 billion naira against a target of 19.3 billion naira, according to Executive Director Professor Ibrahim Bello Alhaji. The achievement, he said during a recent press briefing, propels Borno to a…
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Historic Coronation in Dikwa: New Shehu Pledges Unity and Progress
By Abdulkareem Haruna DIKWA, Nigeria — In a colorful ceremony marked by tradition and hope, Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim was coronated as the 13th Shehu of Dikwa, an auspicious event attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. The new Shehu, a figure of revered leadership, expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the…
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Abba Wakilbe: Tackling Educational Challenges for 65,000 Conflict-Affected Children in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Whether you admire him or not, Engineer Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has earned respect for his sincere dedication to improving education in Borno – a state that has suffered significant setbacks in education due to years of violent conflict. Of course Abba’s unwavering dedication to improving educational access…
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RUGA: Borno Launches Cattle Ranch and Resettlement Center for 461 Families
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Saturday, January 11, Borno State, in partnership with the federal government of Nigeria, inaugurated a new cattle ranch and resettlement center aimed at addressing both farmers-herders conflicts and hunger issues. Named the Ngarannam Ruga Center, this initiative which provides livelihood support for 461 families, is the first of its kind in…
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How Caregivers in Borno Exploit Malnourished Children by Selling Food Supplements
By Zainab Yetunde Adam CAREGIVERS in Borno, State in northeast Nigeria, are jeopardizing the health of acutely malnourished infants by diverting and selling free food supplements intended for their recovery. This investigation sheds light on this troubling practice. Teema Abubakar, a three-year-old girl, has been exploited by numerous caregivers seeking access to Ready to Use…
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Tensions Rise Among Maiduguri Hoteliers as State-of-the-Art Remodelled ‘Borno State Hotel’ Opens
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri’s hospitality scene is buzzing with uncertainty following the grand commissioning of the remodelled Borno State Hotel by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The newly revamped hotel, featuring a stunning mix of contemporary design and traditional Borno architecture, boasts high-end amenities, including a state-of-the-art conference hall and luxurious suites that are raising eyebrows…
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Yobe’s Governor Buni Honored in Maiduguri as Borno Unveils New Housing, Bridge Projects
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State received a significant honor on Wednesday, December 11, during the commissioning of projects in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. His colleague and friend, Professor Babagana Zulum, named one of the newly constructed ultra-modern housing estates, which consists of 500 units, in his honor. This…
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Borno State Shines in Education Reform: World Bank Praises Governor Zulum’s Impact
By Abdulkareem Haruna The World Bank has lauded Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, as a leading force in the successful implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. This commendation was made by the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, during the inauguration of a newly built…
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