Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operating in Maiduguri and its environs. Out of the 63 vehicles, 30 were given to the 10 different sectors of CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a display of sterling leadership style to motivate his troops for optimal performances, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Brig. Gen. Ugochukwu Unachukwu, has visited frontline troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade...
As part of the economic revitalisation efforts of his administration, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced the commencement of exporting plastic products, marking a significant stride towards self-sufficiency. The governor emphasised that the move is a strategic part of a broader agenda to industrialise the state and wean it...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Monday, received the new Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Egloff, at the Government House in Maiduguri. During the meeting, Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to the government of Switzerland for its humanitarian support, particularly the aid provided during...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has stated that the state is an undisputed stronghold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and remains loyal to the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor made the assertion on Monday during flag-off of the...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been a game-changer for students across the country, providing much-needed financial assistance to those struggling to pay tuition fees and living expenses. Unveiled on April 3, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu GCFR, the programme aims to support the educational systems in Nigeria...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to invest hugely in the education sector and reposition the state for a more prosperous future. The governor made the commitment at the graduation ceremony and official launch of the Book “Echoes of Memory” authored by the...
Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB) on Tuesday hosted a one-day training workshop for media professionals, social media influencers, and other communication stakeholders in Maiduguri, as part of preparations for a statewide Measles-Rubella mass mobilization campaign. Held at the BSPHCDB Conference Hall, the workshop brought together journalists,...
In a bid to promote gender-inclusive governance and amplify female participation in politics, particularly at the grassroots level, the European Union (EU), in collaboration with development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), has organized a capacity-building workshop for journalists and media professionals in Maiduguri, Borno State. The four-day training, held...
In a grand ceremony held at the Theatre Command (TC) Officers’ Mess Maimalari Cantonment, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, presided over the investiture ceremony of three newly promoted senior officers, marking a significant milestone in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri In line with the vision of the President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs. Mernan Femi Oluyede, the NAOWA 7 Division Chapter has successfully commemorated World Mental Health Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the International Day of the Girl Child through...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri. He noted that while the government is not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such...
In a significant push to strengthen mental health services in post-conflict regions, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services, hosted a two-day stakeholders’ engagement in Maiduguri to mark the 2025 World Mental Health Day. The event,...
In a decisive move to uphold military discipline and safeguard national security, the Nigerian Army has sentenced four of its personnel — including two senior non-commissioned officers — to life and long-term imprisonment for illegal arms trading and aiding enemy forces. The verdict was delivered by the Special Court...
Executive Secretary of the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Board (BOSPHCDB), Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji, has called on media organizations to play a pivotal role in promoting the state-wide Measles and Rubella (MR) integrated vaccination campaign. The initiative aims to sensitize, advocate, and mobilize communities on the importance and...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has tasked the Governing Council of Kashim Ibrahim University to foster the culture of cutting-edge research, innovation and community development to address the challenges and opportunities of the post-insurgency recovery effort. The governor gave the task on Monday while inaugurating the Pro-Chancellor...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed a comprehensive strategy that will enhance vocational education across the three senatorial zones in the state. Zulum announced the directive on Monday when he received the report on repositioning technical and vocational education in Borno at the council chamber. According to the...
Borno State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Umar Kadafur, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Alhaji Haruna Tella, attended the investiture and fundraising dinner of the Rotary Club of Maiduguri at Pinnacle Hotel. The event marked the installation of Rotarian AbdulKareem Haruna as the club’s 3rd President. Delivering a speech...
Borno State Police Command, in collaboration with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Borno State Chapter, hosted a Capacity Building Workshop to bolster community-police ties, advance intelligence-led policing, and enhance public safety across the state. Secretary to the State Government, representing the Governor, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the government’s...