July 17, 2026

Borno State Governor

Zulum’s succession battle: How Kaka Shehu lost Borno’s 2027 governorship consensus to Mustapha Gubio Zulum’s succession battle: How Kaka Shehu lost Borno’s 2027 governorship consensus to Mustapha Gubio

Zulum’s succession battle: How Kaka Shehu lost Borno’s 2027 governorship consensus to Mustapha Gubio

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 8, 2026
The political landscape in Borno State has taken a dramatic turn as intense political maneuvering continues over who will succeed Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in 2027. What began as quiet succession talks within the ruling APC has gradually evolved into one of the most emotionally charged political contests in...
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2027: Attom Magira declares to contest Borno governorship election under ADC Attom Magira declares to contest Borno governorship election under ADC

2027: Attom Magira declares to contest Borno governorship election under ADC

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 6, 2026
Alhaji Attom Magira who had contested consecutively as Governor on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, and also in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his intention to contest for the Borno State Governorship election again under the platform...
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Zulum meets NPA’s mgt in Lagos, wants Borno’s export capabilities scaled up Zulum meets NPA’s mgt in Lagos, wants Borno’s export capabilities scaled up

Zulum meets NPA’s mgt in Lagos, wants Borno’s export capabilities scaled up

Tom Chiahemen May 6, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, met with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos on Tuesday during which he discussed opportunities for his state’s local creators to link into the value chain. Zulum’s administration, since 2019, has pushed to diversify Borno’s economy while also...
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Zulum submits 3 commissioner nominees, Borno Assembly begins screening process Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum

Zulum submits 3 commissioner nominees, Borno Assembly begins screening process

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 5, 2026
Borno State House of Assembly (BOHA) has received an Executive Communication from Governor, Babagana Zulum requesting the appointment and confirmation of three nominees as Honourable Commissioners. The communication was read during plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, marking a key step in the state’s executive appointments process....
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BOSASEB flags off second phase of Huffaz training programme BOSASEB flags off second phase of Huffaz training programme

BOSASEB flags off second phase of Huffaz training programme

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 4, 2026
Borno State Arabic and Sangaya Education Board (BOSASEB), in collaboration with the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), has officially flagged off the second phase of the Huffaz Training and Certification Programme at Babagana Wakil Centre. The programme, which comprises of over 200 Huffaz for the 2026/2027...
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Oluremi Tinubu fulfills pledge of N2 million to dedicated Borno education worker Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Oluremi Tinubu fulfills pledge of N2 million to dedicated Borno education worker

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 3, 2026
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her pledge of ₦2 million to Baba Modu Fandi, a staff of the Borno State Ministry of Education, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to duty. Senator Tinubu made the promise during the flag-off of the National Community Food Bank Programme and the...
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2027: Maiduguri comes to a standstill for Zulum, Gubio 2027: Maiduguri comes to a standstill for Zulum, Gubio

2027: Maiduguri comes to a standstill for Zulum, Gubio

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 1, 2026
Maiduguri, Borno State capital, was brought to a standstill on Friday as thousands of jubilant supporters trooped out to welcome Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and his anointed governorship candidate, Engr Mustapha Gubio. The mammoth crowd stretched from Muhammadu Buhari International Airport to major roads leading into the metropolis. Governor...
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Borno adopts Gubio as APC consensus governorship candidate Borno adopts Gubio as APC consensus governorship candidate

Borno adopts Gubio as APC consensus governorship candidate

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 1, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, presented Engr. Mustafa Gubio, the APC Governorship consensus candidate to Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Zulum, who described the emergence of the candidate as the outcome of extensive consultations across party stakeholders. According to...
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Borno 2027: Senator Lawan picks APC Governorship form, backs consensus Borno 2027: Senator Lawan picks APC Governorship form, backs consensus

Borno 2027: Senator Lawan picks APC Governorship form, backs consensus

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 30, 2026
Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, has formally entered the 2027 governorship race in Borno State after obtaining his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), collected the forms on Wednesday in Abuja,...
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2027: Forum of Special Advisers backs Engr. Gubio as Zulum’s anointed candidate Borno 2027: Zulum endorses Gubio as preferred successor

2027: Forum of Special Advisers backs Engr. Gubio as Zulum’s anointed candidate

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 30, 2026
The Forum of Special Advisers to Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has unanimously endorsed Engr—Mustapha Gubio FNSE as the anointed and preferred governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement jointly signed by the Forum Chairman, Hon. Tijani Goni, and the Secretary, Haruna Ibrahim...
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Why I anointed Engr Gubio as my successor – Governor Zulum Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum

Why I anointed Engr Gubio as my successor – Governor Zulum

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 29, 2026
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has explained why he anointed his commissioner for works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, to succeed him in 2027. The Governor anointed Gubio as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when he presented him with the expression of interest and nomination...
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Zulum commends Tinubu for approving N68bn for Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant Zulum approves recruitment of 473 medical personnel

Zulum commends Tinubu for approving N68bn for Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 23, 2026
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving N68 billion operational support to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP). The Emergency Plant project, initiated in 2021 as a presidential intervention, was a critical response to the prolonged power outage caused by insurgents...
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APC gains boost as Rep. Balami donates ₦20m, lists 10 bills and key motions for Askira-Uba/Hawul development APC gains boost as Rep. Balami donates ₦20m, lists 10 bills and key motions for Askira-Uba/Hawul development

APC gains boost as Rep. Balami donates ₦20m, lists 10 bills and key motions for Askira-Uba/Hawul development

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 22, 2026
Lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development, party growth, and effective representation following a strategic meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Maiduguri. Speaking during the meeting held at the APC State Secretariat, Dr. Balami said...
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At Kogi Security Summit: Zulum advocates use of technology, AI At Kogi Security Summit: Zulum advocates use of technology, AI

At Kogi Security Summit: Zulum advocates use of technology, AI

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 21, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s security architecture, urging stakeholders to deploy technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat rising threats. Speaking at the Kogi Security Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, Zulum argued that traditional methods alone cannot defeat sophisticated criminal networks....
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Zulum bags Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at Commonwealth Nurses Conference Zulum bags Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at Commonwealth Nurses Conference

Zulum bags Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at Commonwealth Nurses Conference

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 21, 2026
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has been honoured with the prestigious Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. The 2026 conference, themed ‘Towards Excellence: Nurses and Midwives working together towards excellence in practice, education and regulation’, was attended by...
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2027: Southern Borno youths endorse Mustapha Gubio for governor 2027: Southern Borno youths endorse Mustapha Gubio for governor

2027: Southern Borno youths endorse Mustapha Gubio for governor

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 21, 2026
A political pressure group, the Southern Borno Youth Advancement Initiative (SOBYAI), has endorsed Engr. Mustapha Gubio, the immediate past Commissioner for Works in Borno State, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The group said Gubio’s experience in public service, infrastructure development, and understanding of the state’s...
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VP Shettima commissions new Borno Governor’s Office complex, clinic, 4 others Shettima commissions Governors office in Maiduguri

VP Shettima commissions new Borno Governor’s Office complex, clinic, 4 others

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 17, 2026
Vice President, Senator Kashim, has commissioned the newly constructed Governor’s Office Complex delivered by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum as part of efforts to modernize governance infrastructure in the state. The project is a key component of Governor Zulum’s broader initiative to create a more conducive working...
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Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks for infrastructure development Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks for infrastructure development

Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks for infrastructure development

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 14, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced the establishment of a quarry centre in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, to accelerate infrastructure development in the state. Zulum made this announcement on Monday while flagging off the distribution of 70 brand-new Howo pickup trucks to the Ministry of...
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Zulum procures 30 trucks to boost road construction amid security challenges in Borno Zulum procures 30 trucks to boost road construction amid security challenges in Borno

Zulum procures 30 trucks to boost road construction amid security challenges in Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 13, 2026
Borno Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has on Monday unveiled 30 trucks to enhance road construction efforts across the state, as part of measures to address rising project costs linked to persistent insecurity. The governor made this known during a brief ceremony at the Government House in Maiduguri, where...
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Resident doctors praise Zulum over health sector reforms, welfare improvements Resident doctors praise Zulum over health sector reforms, welfare improvements

Resident doctors praise Zulum over health sector reforms, welfare improvements

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 9, 2026
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Hospital Management Board (HMB), Borno State, has praised Governor Babagana Zulum for what it described as comprehensive reforms and sustained investment in the state’s health sector. The association’s stance was expressed during a press conference led by its State Chairman, Dr. Musa Karaji Modu,...
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