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Tag: Borno State

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Nigerian News

Tumsah congratulates Nigeria’s first female Professor of Veterinary Pathology

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf

A Philanthropist, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has congratulated Professor Halima Idrisa Gambo, on her historic and well-deserved promotion as Nigeria’s first female Professor of Veterinary Pathology. According to Tumsah, this remarkable …

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Nigerian News

NAF neutralised 592 terrorists in 8 months – CAS

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Tuesday said it unleashed an unyielding air onslaught against terrorist elements in the North-East, killing no fewer than 592 fighters and obliterating 372 enemy assets …

NAF neutralised 592 terrorists in 8 months – CAS Read More
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Letters

Why we’ll never forget Baba Buhari, a guardian of Borno’s soul

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Zanna Hassan Boguma

As news of President Muhammadu Buhari’s passing filtered through the land, the silence that followed in Borno was not merely one of mourning — it was the silence of deep …

Why we’ll never forget Baba Buhari, a guardian of Borno’s soul Read More
Nigerian News

Civil service operations: Zulum pledges to key into FG’s Digital Innovation Initiative

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar

The Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Thursday promised to domesticate the federal government’s digital innovation programmes to enhance efficiency and reposition civil service operations in the state. He …

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Nigerian News

NAF airstrikes eliminate ISWAP commanders, fighters

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said the air components operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in the North East, conducted precision air interdiction (AI) that neutralised several high-value Islamic …

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Nigerian News

Varsity don backs Tinubu’s decision to name UNIMAID after Buhari

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

A don at the Ahmadu Bello University, Dr. Ibrahim Sani Kaita has thrown his weight behind the decision by the federal government to rename the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) after …

Varsity don backs Tinubu’s decision to name UNIMAID after Buhari Read More
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Nigerian News

NAF airstrikes neutralise several terrorists, destroy logistics base in Borno

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Monday disclosed that it launched precision air strikes on 6 July 2025 against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara …

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Politics

Borno lawmaker commends Zulum’s developmental achievements

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Honourable Maigari Abare, the member representing Bayo Constituency in the Borno State House of Assembly, has applauded Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his remarkable strides in the development of Borno …

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Nigerian News

Borno: Another state announces public holiday to mark Islamic New Year 

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar

  The Borno state government declared Thursday as public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic year 1447 after Hijrah. Muharram is the first month on the Islamic …

Borno: Another state announces public holiday to mark Islamic New Year  Read More
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Metro

4 k!lled, 10 injured as fresh explosion hits Borno

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

No fewer than four people have been killed and ten individuals sustained various degrees of injuries when their vehicle stumbled on an Improvised Explosive device, (IEDs) suspected to have been …

4 k!lled, 10 injured as fresh explosion hits Borno Read More
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Nigerian News

Borno: EFCC trains CSOs on money laundering, operational system reporting 

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar

  The Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno State (NETCSOB) in collaboration with the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Maiduguri, Borno state, has organised a one-day training workshop for civil society organisations in …

Borno: EFCC trains CSOs on money laundering, operational system reporting  Read More
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Nigerian News

Ngoshe: Ndume hails troops for repelling Boko Haram attack in Borno community 

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar

  Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) on Sunday applauded efforts of gallant troops in the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, men of the Civilian Joint …

Ngoshe: Ndume hails troops for repelling Boko Haram attack in Borno community  Read More
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Nigerian News

Borno: Zulum grants 66 inmates pardon, provides N20, 000 each to 1, 280 

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar

Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Thursday, granted state and partial pardons to 66 inmates serving various prison terms at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre. The governor also commuted …

Borno: Zulum grants 66 inmates pardon, provides N20, 000 each to 1, 280  Read More
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Nigerian News

NAF airstrikes hit terrorists’ training ground in Lake Chad, averts threats to Marte, Monguno

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said its aircraft operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), sustained its momentum in the fight against terrorism with a successful air interdiction mission targeting …

NAF airstrikes hit terrorists’ training ground in Lake Chad, averts threats to Marte, Monguno Read More
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Nigerian News

Buratai speaks on being ‘attacked by terrorists’

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has dismissed the report that he was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. …

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Nigerian News

I said Buratai town, not General Buratai was attacked, Ndume clarifies

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has denied media reports attributed to him that former Chief of Army Staff, Lt- General Tukur Buratai, narrowly escaped death …

I said Buratai town, not General Buratai was attacked, Ndume clarifies Read More
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Editorial

Boko Haram’s invincibility and the Zulum compass

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Blueprint Newspapers 

The allegation by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state to the effect that some Nigerian politicians and military personnel are among those collaborating with and leaking information to Boko Haram …

Boko Haram’s invincibility and the Zulum compass Read More
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Politics

Borno commissioner hails Zulum over developmental strides

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Gambo Isa

The Commissioner for Commerce Trade & Investment. Dr Tarpaya Asarya , Borno state, has lauded Governor Baba-Gana Zululum, for his developmental strides. He commended Zulum for raising the bar in …

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Nigerian News

Commissioner thumbs up Zulum over devt strides

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 - by Gambo Isa

 The Borno state Commissioner for Commerce Trade & Investment, Dr. Tarpaya Asarya, has thumbed up Governor Baba-Gana Zululum for his development strides across the state. Asarya particularly was pleased with …

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Nigerian News

Ndume commends Tinubu over appointments of Northerners into key agencies

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a listening leader. Ndune specifically commended President Tinubu over his appointments of Nigerians …

Ndume commends Tinubu over appointments of Northerners into key agencies Read More
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Security & Crime / Top Stories

We ‘ve Boko Haram collaborators among politicians, soldiers – Zulum

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 - by Sadiq Abubakar, Maiduguri and Taiye Odewale, Abuja

Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum, Wednesday, claimed some politicians and members of the Nigeria’s armed forces are playing the role of informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. He said …

We ‘ve Boko Haram collaborators among politicians, soldiers – Zulum Read More
Nigerian News

Zulum Inaugurates committee on review of technical, vocational education, others

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Sàdiq Abubakar 

  The Governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated three high-level strategic committees to foster governance and development of the state. The inauguration ceremony took place at …

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Nigerian News

Senate frowns at resurgence of Boko Haram in Borno, Yobe, killing of 12 soldiers

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Taiye  Odewale

… Calls for swift military action The Senate Tuesday expressed concern over the sudden resurgence of Boko Haram in the North-East, particularly in Borno and Yobe states, calling for swift …

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Features

Why Borno must advance girls’ education outcomes

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Olumide Olugotun

When 15-year-old Zainab from Gwoza was forced to drop out of school, it wasn’t due to her lack of ambition.  “I wanted to become a nurse,” she said quietly, but …

Why Borno must advance girls’ education outcomes Read More
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Featured

Trapped by conflicts, Borno IDPs girls shun schools: GRESP to the rescue

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by Olumide Olugotun

In Borno state, the number of out-of-school children remains significantly high at 700,000 despite the government’s efforts to reduce the crisis and existence of the State Education Sector Plan (SESP) designed …

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