Federal Government has commended Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for the significant investment he has made in providing educational infrastructure in the state, describing him as “a pacesetter.” The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation on Wednesday during the official commissioning of two...
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding learning opportunities for indigent students from Borno and Nigerian refugees in Cameroon. The Governor stated this during a visit to the University of Maroua in Far North Region of Cameroon Republic as part of his...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the dignity of victims of insurgency, including Nigerian refugees in the neighbouring countries of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Republic. Governor Zulum gave this assurance while addressing refugees at the Minawao camp in Cameroon’s Far North...
In Maiduguri, empowered voices united to champion the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future as Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, represented by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur, described the bill as a “transformative proposal capable of rewriting...
Zulum remains committed in resuscitation of Lake Chad Basin, resettlement drive – Borno commissioner
Zulum remains committed in resuscitation of Lake Chad Basin, resettlement drive – Borno commissioner
Borno State Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, has inspected the ongoing clearance of shrubs on the International Lake Chad water route in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government. Hon. Mele expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far and assured that Governor Zulum remains...
The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) has conferred the Award of Excellence on Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum , for his contribution to the media industry. President of the Society, Professor Umaru A. Pate, presented the award at the 2nd annual national conference in Kano, stating that...
Borno State Government has warned the public to be on high alert following the discovery of a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. In a statement issued from the Senior Technical Assistant on Print and Digital Communications to the Governor, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, described the account —...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to sustain vigilance, avoid complacency, and maintain aggressive posture in ongoing operations against terrorists in the North East. General Shaibu gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State has emerged as the overall best in the implementation of Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT), surpassing other participating states across the country. IMPACT is a World Bank-supported community driven project aimed at reducing by half...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy, hinged on broader regional cooperation, to tackle the escalating security and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region. Zulum made the appeal on Sunday while delivering a keynote address at the roundtable discussion of the...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, conducted an inspection tour of key legacy projects executed by the administration of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, including one of the 104 mega schools and newly installed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging terminals in Maiduguri. The tour was a...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commended Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and the Nigerian military under Operation Hadin Kai for their rapid response to the recent displacement crisis in Kirawa, Gwoza Local Government Area. This follows renewed Boko Haram attacks that forced residents, including the...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of Niger Republic on Wednesday. The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening the existing collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, particularly around...
By KINGSLEY OYONG AKAM, Lancaster, UK For decades, a career in Nigeria’s public service was considered a guaranteed path to security in old age. Teachers, security personnel, nurses, clerks, and administrators dedicated their lives to the nation, believing that retirement would bring rest, dignity, and financial stability. Today, however,...
— “ _Borno Homegrown Model”_ is proving to be a powerful tool in weakening Boko Haram’s influence and curbing violent extremism in the state, according to Retired Brigadier-General Abdullahi Ishaq, Special Adviser on Security to Governor Babagana Zulum. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Summit on Preventing and...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed the commitment of Northern Governors to restructure and reposition the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) into a globally competitive conglomerate. Governor Zulum, who chairs the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) Implementation Committee on NNDC restructuring, stated this during his visit...
Federal Government of Nigeria is poised to transform justice service delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technology, according to the Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. Speaking at the 2025 Justice Sector Leadership Retreat in Maiduguri, themed “ _Strengthening Justice Sector Service Delivery through Technology, Innovation, and Coordinated Reform,”_...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has emphasized that the collaboration between the Nigerian military and the media is not just beneficial but a critical necessity to defeat Boko Haram, foster national unity, and safeguard democratic values. He described this partnership as a strategic cornerstone for achieving...
The eagerly awaited revival of cross-border water trade between Borno State and Chad is gaining traction after Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s recent inspection of the Baga Fish Dam in Kukawa Local Government Area. During his visit, Zulum reviewed progress on the extensive dredging and widening of the water canal,...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has commissioned three gigantic health projects in Monguno town of Monguno LGA of the state on Wednesday. While flagging off the Borno State College of Nursing & Midwifery, Borno State Eye Hospital and Borno State Dental Hospital built, furnished and equipped with sophisticated State...