Tag: Governor Zulum
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30 Days in Zulum’s Shoes: How Acting Governor Kadafur Impressed Us All
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In the high-stakes world of Nigerian politics, power is usually guarded with such intensity that only a very few leaders are willing to let go of the reins for even a moment. The relationship between a governor and their deputy is often strained by a lack of genuine trust,…
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From Maiduguri to Ife: How Governor Zulum’s Developmental Strides Won the Admiration of the Ooni
For years, the road to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State was defined by the scars of an insurgency that sought to erase the very concept of the modern state. But in recent months and years, the narrative of Borno has shifted from one of survival to one of national magnetism. Last weekend, His Imperial…
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Borno Governor Seeks Renewed Military Push After Lamenting Gaps in Security Response to Boko Haram Gains
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who earlier this week publicly decried the Nigerian military’s efforts to contain a resurgence of Boko Haram that he said had led to the insurgents gaining control of three local government areas, held a series of urgent, closed-door meetings with Nigeria’s top military…
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Governor Zulum Unveils New Year Gift to Retirees, Releases ₦8 Billion to Offset Unpaid Gratuity
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has on new year day approved an allocation of ₦8 billion to address outstanding pension and gratuity liabilities for retired primary school teachers and civil servants. This funding will help clear debts accumulated between 2019 and 2021. Zulum made the announcement on Wednesday…
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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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#NCYM: Governor Zulum Outlines 3 Key Solutions for Enhanced Youth Empowerment
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has emphasized the urgent need for skills acquisition, improved educational opportunities, and scholarship programs to curb rising youth restiveness and unemployment. Speaking at the 7th National Council on Youths Meeting (NCYM) held on Thursday at the Government House, Zulum highlighted the critical role of youth in…
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Governor Zulum Celebrates Philanthropist Indimi’s 77th Birthday
By Abu Faisal Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has sent warm felicitations to the respected elder statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, on the occasion of his 77th birthday. Zulum praised Indimi’s philanthropic efforts and unwavering commitment to the advancement of Borno and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement released by his…
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Zulum Relocates 1,600 Households in Bama’s Ngurosoye Community
By Abdul Kareem BAMA, NIGERIA — 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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Governor Zulum Returns to Borno, Vows to Tackle Food Scarcity, Security Challenges
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Borno State (tHT) — After a month-long holiday, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State returned to a warm welcome from supporters amidst heavy rain at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri. In a tarmac interview with journalists, Governor Zulum outlined his plans to address pressing issues as he resumes his…
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Governor Zulum Engages EU, UNHCR to Boost Borno’s Health, Education, and Repatriation Efforts
By Abdul KareemBorno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held crucial discussions on Tuesday with the European Union and ECOWAS Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Samuela Isopi, as well as the new representative of UNHCR to Nigeria, Arjun Jain, in Abuja, aiming to bolster support for the people of Borno. The closed-door meetings, which followed an initial…
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