Borno State

Jan
04
2023
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By Adaji Daniel
My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call

My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call

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By Isa Gusau Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal. I deeply apologise. Last week, I had a surgery at Max Multi Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India. The surgery, which doctors categorised as a ‘high risk’ was around my chest wall and lungs. It lasted some hours. It was very successful. Alhamdulillah! Some readers, especially close friends, may now have mixed feelings: happy that the surgery went well, but disappointed that I kept them in the dark. I am sorry. If you (reading this) also feel…
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Sep
13
2022
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By Adaji Daniel
Flooding: Zulum assigns Deputy Governor to assess communities, support victims

Flooding: Zulum assigns Deputy Governor to assess communities, support victims

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… Visits Moro-Moro, promises lasting solution … Kadafur to visit all affected LGAs Daniel Adaji Worried by the destructions caused by floods in some communities across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has assigned his Deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur to lead an assessment team to a tour of all affected Local Government Areas for the purpose of ascertaining extent of damages, and to support victims. Zulum announced the measure on Tuesday after assessing a vegetable market at Moro Moro, a community around customs in Maiduguri, which has been ravaged by flooding. The Governor commiserated with flood victims across the State.…
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Sep
09
2022
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By Adaji Daniel
The Kanuris fly their flag again

The Kanuris fly their flag again

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By Eric Teniola The pick on Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha (56), a Kanuri, as APC’s Presidential running mate has put spotlight on the Kanuris again. We know the Kanuris as dogged fighters. We know the Kanuris as dogged fighters In the first Republic, six prominent Kanuris were identified as flag bearers. They are Sir Kashim Ibrahim (1910-1990), Alhaji Zaana Bukar Suloma Dipcharima (1917-1969), Alhaji  Waziri Kolo Ibrahim ((26 February 1926 – 1992), Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno (1926-8 July 2016) and Alhaji Ibrahim Imam(1916-April 1980). Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim rose to become the governor of Northern Region in 1962. Although he was…
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Aug
17
2022
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By Adaji Daniel
IGP Lauds Uzodimma, Commissions 10 APCs Donated to Police by Governor

IGP Lauds Uzodimma, Commissions 10 APCs Donated to Police by Governor

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By Daniel Adaji Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State for his efforts in ensuring that security operatives are provided with materials needed for the security of lives and property of the citizenry. He spoke on Tuesday in Owerri while commissioning 10 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) and other security gadgets donated to the police by Governor Uzodimma. Alkali said no governor in the country has supported the police and other security agencies in the country the way Governor Uzodimma has done despite the economic crunch. He said Imo State presents a unique…
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Jul
15
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
Zulum allots 259 houses, N110 million to Borno police

Zulum allots 259 houses, N110 million to Borno police

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… IGP calls Governor’s support enormous Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday in Maiduguri, announced the government’s allocation of 259 houses and the release of N110m to the Nigerian Police Force in the state. Zulum made the announcement during the commissioning of Borno’s branch of the Nigerian Police Force Microfinance Bank (NPFM Bank). The Microfinance bank is designed to provide financial services to aid small and medium enterprises for police families, their affiliates, and civilians in Borno State. The Bank’s unveiling in Maiduguri was attended by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali. Before the unveiling, Zulum…
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Jul
10
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
‘Why Chibok Schoolgirls were abducted’- by former Borno State Governor Shettima

‘Why Chibok Schoolgirls were abducted’- by former Borno State Governor Shettima

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(This is an excerpt of an interview Governor Shettima granted Theophilus Abbah and published in Daily Trust on Sunday in May 2014) It’s about two weeks since Chibok schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram. Is there any good news for their parents? ‎That incident is one nightmare that troubles me so much as a father and as a leader. It remains the worst in my entire life. As a father, I can imagine what a parent feels when a daughter is in the hands of abductors who are very capable of forceful marriage, rape, slavery and who are against education.…
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Jun
28
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
Six Profs now in Zulum’s admin as Borno deploys 19 Commissioners

Six Profs now in Zulum’s admin as Borno deploys 19 Commissioners

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With Monday’s deployment of 19 commissioners to various ministries in Borno State, a total of six professors currently serve under the administration of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum as Governor. The latest addition is Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji who was deployed as commissioner of health, making him the first Prof (at least since 1999) to head Borno’s healthcare sector. Zulum’s five professors are discussed at the bottom of this story. The Governor had yesterday presided over the swearing-in of the commissioners. The event was held at the overhauled International Conference Centre of the Musa Usman (workers) secretariat in Maiduguri. Zulum had…
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Jun
12
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
Defying Boko Haram For 13 Years Makes Northeast Hero of 23-Year Democracy

Defying Boko Haram For 13 Years Makes Northeast Hero of 23-Year Democracy

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Below is the full text of Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum's speech to commemorate Nigeria's 23rd Democracy Day: By Professor Babagana Zulum 1. It is now 23 uninterrupted years since Nigeria returned to democratic rule back in 1999. In those 23 years, societies across the country have witnessed different levels of progress and challenges. 2. In those 23 years, the people of Borno State and other parts of the northeast, have since July 2009, ceaselessly resisted groups of extremely violent insurgents with the determination to wreak massive havoc on communities, pursuing the ultimate objective of bringing down democratic institutions…
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May
30
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
Killing of 32: Zulum visits Kala-Balge, meets bereaved families

Killing of 32: Zulum visits Kala-Balge, meets bereaved families

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Discusses security measures Offers 100% increase for resident medical workers Gives deadline for reopening of hospital, school Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, traveled to Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area, to commiserate with mourning communities and families of 32 metal scavengers killed by Boko Haram/ISWAP last week. 32 persons from Kala-Balge were ambushed at a deserted Mudu village in Dikwa Local Government Area, which is located about 45 kilometers away from Rann. They were believed to have been shot at close range. Zulum was in Kala-Balge alongside the Majority Leader of Borno State House of…
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May
27
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
2023: Why I will not accept aspirants’ offers to be VP

2023: Why I will not accept aspirants’ offers to be VP

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(Below was part of Governor Zulum’s remark when he accepted the nomination as the candidate of the APC in Borno for the 2023 governorship:) Only at the weekend, more than 30 youths were killed around Kala-Balge. This should remind us of the reality of our problems and the need to deliberately unite ourselves towards the recovery, stability, and prosperity of our dear Borno State. At this point, ladies and gentlemen, I will like to address one issue. I did not consult anyone before raising this issue here because I did not want to give room to convince otherwise. As you…
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Mar
09
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
Humanitarian needs: Zulum sleeps in Dikwa, shares N120m, food to 40,000 households

Humanitarian needs: Zulum sleeps in Dikwa, shares N120m, food to 40,000 households

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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday embarked on humanitarian responses in Dikwa town of Dikwa Local Government Area, which made him pass the night in the town. The interventions that reached 40,000 households was part of the Zulum’s routine approvals of support to vulnerable persons, even as communities affected by insurgent attacks, are now engaged in agricultural activities and other businesses towards sustainable means of livelihood. Governor Zulum traveled from Maiduguri and arrived Dikwa at night, after which he held meetings with community leaders including the member representing Dikwa in the Borno State Assembly, Zakariya Mohammed, and…
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Feb
24
2022
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By Ifah Sunday Ele
Port Harcourt: 600 Bishops, other clergies witness as Anglican church awards Zulum for “courage and purposeful leadership”

Port Harcourt: 600 Bishops, other clergies witness as Anglican church awards Zulum for “courage and purposeful leadership”

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At least six hundred clergies, amongst them 20 Archbishops, 144 Bishops, and hundreds of reverends converged in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) honored Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, with a “prestigious award for courageous and purposeful leadership in challenging times”. Nigeria’s head of the Anglican church, Most Reverend Dr. Henry Ndukuba, whose title is the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, presented the award to Borno State’s Head of Service, Barrister Simon Malgwi, who represented Governor Zulum at St Andrews Anglican Church at Rumuobiokani in Port Harcourt. Malgwi is the first…
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