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“Taraba ‘Green House’ will stop hunger in Nigeria” – Gov. Zulum

Aminu Imam
Gov. Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum, of Borno State, has applauded the Taraba State Green House, popularly known as Cucumber Farm, expressing optimism that it would protect food security and settle the hunger crisis in the North-East and Nigeria at large. While commissioning the project during the summit of the North East Governors, the forum expressed worries about the shortage of food next year. A statement by Emmanuel Bello, the Special Adviser, Media and Digital Communications, to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, described the commissioning as something revolutionary that happened in Jalingo”.…

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Flooding: Zulum, Shehu urge FG to fast-track Alau Dam project

Aminu Imam
Zulum, Shehu urge FG

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi, have appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam. The duo made the appeal when the Shehu paid the traditional Sallah homage to the governor at Government House, Maiduguri, saying such was necessary to avert another Borno flooding disaster. Zulum, who expressed concern over the slow pace of work on the project, warned that at the dawn of this year’s rainy season, urgent action was needed. According to the governor, fast-tracking…

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Fuel Subsidy: Zulum releases 80 luxurious buses, pick-up vans to farmers

Aminu Imam

As part of efforts to cushion the removal of fuel subsidy in the country, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has released 80 buses and pick-up vans to farmers across the State. The eighty means of transport, which will serve as free transportation for farmers from their communities to farmlands, comprises of 50 luxurious buses to be allocated from the fleet of the state-owned transport company, Borno Express Corporation, while the State’s 30 pick-up vans will be hired and provided by the State government. Meanwhile, Zulum, while addressing thousands of farmers,…

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Zulum extends Borno teachers’ retirement age by 5 years

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state by five years. This is contained in a circular from the Borno State Teaching Service Board signed by the Permanent Secretary, Malam Yusuf Garga. The attention of all teachers is hereby drawn to the fact that Gov. Babagana Zulum, has approved the extension of years of service of all teachers in Borno from 35 to 40 and from 60 to 65 by age whichever comes first. All interested teachers willing to enjoy this are expected…

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Zulum integrates Islamic/western education in one school

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Friday laid foundation for the construction of a Higher Islamic College in Kwaya-Kusar Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Baba-Sheik Haruna and issued in Abuja, on Saturday. He said the college would comprise three blocks of 16 classrooms each as well as staff quarters. During the event, Zulum said the construction was in fulfillment of an earlier pledge he made to the people of the area in 2021. He said…

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Zulum inaugurates abandoned medical center in Biu

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has inaugurated a multi-million naira medical centre in Miringa, Biu Local Government donated by Chevron Nigeria Ltd, but abandoned since 2020. This is contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor, Baba-Sheik Haruna and issued in Abuja on Friday. The governors action followed a peaceful protest launched by the people of Miringa on the governors convoy on Tuesday while on his way for a 3-day working visit to Biu LGA asking him to put the facility to use. He said…

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2023: “Im not aspiring for any higher political position” Zulum

Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he is not interested in aspiring for any higher political position in 2023. There have been rumours that the governor is eyeing the number two position in the country. However, speaking during an interview in Abuja, yesterday, Zulum said becoming the governor of Borno was not something he planned. We are now coming closer to the 2023 general elections but for me, its not important, Im not interested in any position. I never planned to be the governor of Borno State and…

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Zulum raises alarm on ISWAP freely organizing weddings in Borno, asks Army not to relent

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has raised an alarm over Fighters of the Islamic States of West African Province organizing a wedding ceremony around Mandira Girau, Biu Local Government, where their members in motorcycles attend. The hint by the Governor gave credence to a rumour already out in the public. The governor gave the hint on Wednesday when he hosted members of Senate Committee on the Nigerian Army, led by Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume at the Council Chamber of the State Government House…

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Borno records over 4,000 sexual, gender based violence in 6 months

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By: Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri. A total of 4,104 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) have been recorded in Borno State in six months between January and July, 2021.The state government also said the non availability of gender desk in most of the police stations in the state to fast track investigation and prosecution of SGBV cases and issues has been one of the challenges. The Director of Women Affairs, Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Falmata Gambo Hamza disclosed this during a press conference…

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APC Governors hail Zulum at 52

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated Borno State governor, Professor  Umara Zulum on his 52nd birthday. The forum in a statement signed by its chairman, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi state, noted that Zulums insightful and resolute passion to mobilise Nigerians to end insecurity was inspirational. Part of the statement reads: We celebrate this special occasion with Your Excellency, your entire family and the people of Borno State. We wish to acknowledge…

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