Tag: Shehu
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Regional Development Minister Visits Borno, Pays Homage to Shehu
By Abdulkareem Haruna Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh made his inaugural visit to the Shehu of Borno’s historic palace today, as he embarked on a high-level engagement of his newly established ministry in the northeast region. At the palace the Minister expressed his “privilege” to be in the ancient palace with his team on…
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Sultan, 45 Monarchs in Bama as Borno’s Youngest First-Class Traditional Ruler Ascends Throne
By Abdulkareem Haruna BAMA, Nigeria – 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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Shehu of Dikwa Champions Polio Vaccination Campaign in Borno
By Abdul Kareem The Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-kanemi, has called upon his community to participate actively in the ongoing polio vaccination drive within the emirate council. During the launch of the Break Response polio immunisation effort in Dikwa town, the traditional leader emphasised the importance of the campaign. He encouraged District…
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Maiduguri Marvels As Kanem Borno Cultural Summit Ignites Historic Fanfare!
By Abdul Kareem Despite organizational hiccups and unimpressive media attention, the historic ‘maiden Kanem Borno Cultural Summit’ left the city of Maiduguri ablaze with the most colorful cultural splendor over the past weekend. The maiden event, which summoned a mammoth crowd from across Nigeria and neighboring West and Central African nations, injected a long-missed vibrancy…
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NGO Honors Shehu Borno, Others for Outstanding Contributions to Peace, Women’s Development
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Shehu of Borno, His Eminence Abubakar Garbai Allamin Elkanemi, was on Saturday, Oct. 28 presented with a plaque of honor by Allamin Foundation, a Maiduguri-based nongovernmental, for his outstanding support for the course of women and peacebuilding. The Allamin Foundation, an NGO known for protection and advancement of…
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