Tag: Borno State
Zulum approves N1.3bn scholarship for 997 nursing, midwifery students
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the release of N1.3 billion as a scholarship for 997 nursing and midwifery students from the state.
Zulum...
N/East Governors pledge support for First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative
The North East Governors’ Forum has pledged their support for uplifting the lives of Nigerian women through the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support...
Borno, Adamawa, Yobe observe peaceful Eid-el-Fitr
Thousands of Muslim faithfuls trooped out in Maiduguri, Yola, and Damaturu, the capitals of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, respectively, to observe prayers for...
Military air strikes kill dozens of terrorists in Katsina, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operations, Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai, have, in different air interdictions, killed dozens of...
Again fire guts Gamboru Market in Borno
Again, fire has gutted the Gamboru market around the customs area in Maiduguri, the Borno capital.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on...
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover arms in Borno, Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with Hybrid Forces have neutralised some terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled cattle in Borno and...
Zulum approves appointment of 168 aides, 104 board members
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has appointed 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions of the state.
This is contained...
Troops rescue 78 victims, neutralise 5 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army said the Combat Team of the 7th Division on Friday rescued 78 hostages, comprising 35 women and 43 children, during an...
Borno awards N8bn third flyover contract
The Borno government has signed a N7.9 billion contract for the construction of the third flyover at the West-End Roundabout in Maiduguri metropolis.
The project...
Tinubu’s Presidency not by chance – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President is not by chance but a divine blessing based on the...
Borno govt distributes food items to 100,000 vulnerable households
The Borno government has distributed food items to 100,000 vulnerable families in Maiduguri to mitigate the economic hardship being faced by the people.
Gov. Babagana...
Borno govt spent N40bn on IDPs feeding programme – Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has said that his administration expended over N40 billion to cater to the needs of people displaced by the...
Boko Haram kidnaps over 500 kids, women in Borno
Residents of Damasak in Borno State said yesterday that Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped over 400 women and children, as they left the town when...
Nigeria’s Jonathan to meet parents of kidnapped Chibok girls Tuesday
After over three months of refusing to visit the parents of the over 250 girls abducted by members of the Boko Haram sect from...
