Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to curb medical tourism by developing world-class healthcare infrastructure within the state. The governor made this known during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the Borno State Teaching Hospital, a multi-billion naira project located along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road. Zulum stated that once completed, the 400-bed facility featuring 15 specialised departments will not only enhance healthcare delivery but also serve as a training centre for medical students from Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri. Speaking to journalists after the inspection, Governor Zulum said the project was conceived to provide…
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has been honoured with the Northeast Governor of the Year Award at the maiden edition of the Progressive Digital Summit held over the weekend in Abuja. The summit, which celebrates innovative governance and impactful leadership across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, recognised Governor Zulum for his exceptional performance and commitment to rebuilding and transforming Borno State despite numerous challenges. The award was received on behalf of the governor by his Senior Technical Assistant on Print and Digital Communications, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, who expressed deep appreciation for the recognition. “This honour is a testament to the relentless…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured residents of Maiduguri and nearby communities that there is no immediate danger of flooding from the Alau Dam, despite rising water levels caused by recent heavy rainfall. The governor gave the assurance on Saturday while inspecting the ongoing reconstruction work at the dam, located on the outskirts of the state capital. His visit came amid growing concerns from residents over possible flooding in the area. Addressing reporters during the inspection, Governor Zulum said current assessments conducted by engineers have shown that there is no cause for panic. “As of now, based…
Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has given firm assurances that Nigerians residing in Ghana are safe and not under threat, stressing that Ghana harbours no tolerance for xenophobic sentiments. Mahama made the remarks while receiving Nigeria’s special envoy, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, amid concerns over recent anti-Nigerian protests in parts of Ghana. He clarified that the demonstrations, which drew attention online, were sparked by a misleading viral video created years ago and involved fewer than 50 individuals. He urged President Bola Tinubu not to be alarmed, saying the Ghanaian government had acted swiftly to contain the situation and reaffirmed its commitment…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday launched the sale of fertilisers at a 50 percent subsidised rate and commenced the distribution of free agricultural inputs to vulnerable farmers, as part of efforts to boost food production ahead of the 2025 wet farming season. The flag-off ceremony was held at the Fertiliser Blending Company, Farm Centre in Maiduguri. Zulum disclosed that 75 trucks of fertiliser would be distributed to small holder farmers, returnees in resettled communities, youth, women, and other vulnerable groups across the state’s 27 local government areas. “I have approved the sale of fertilisers at a…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused governor Monday Okpebholo of misleading the public over the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin-Asaba Expressway, insisting that the project was neither initiated by his administration nor linked to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s caretaker committee’s Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, the PDP dismissed claims made by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary crediting the road project to the current APC-led government, describing the remarks as “political propaganda and a distortion of public records.” Nehikhare explained that the road redevelopment was…
In a strategic move to enhance intelligence-led policing and combat violent crimes across the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of cutting-edge technological tools and applications to the Nigeria Police Force Technical Intelligence Unit (NPF-TIU). The initiative is aimed at improving the Force’s capacity to detect and prevent crimes, as well as ensure the prompt apprehension of criminal elements. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP has also ordered the commencement of intensive training programmes for TIU personnel. The training is tailored to meet…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has unveiled plans to resettle 5,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bama Local Government Area before the end of the rainy season to enable them to return to farming. The resettlement effort targets residents of five communities—Goniri, Bula Kuriye, Mayanti, Abbaram, and Darajamal—as part of the state government’s ongoing recovery and rehabilitation programme for communities affected by insurgency. Governor Zulum made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Bama, Dr. Umar ibn Kyari Umar El-Kanemi, on Friday. He disclosed that construction of 1,000 transitional shelters has commenced in each of…
The Taraba State Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), Mr. Hananiah G. Albert, has reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to the success of the project, stressing the importance of grassroots participation and collaborative partnerships in achieving its goals. Albert gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from the World Bank and the National Coordination Office (NCO) of L-PRES, who were in the state on a social safeguard assessment mission. The visit is part of an ongoing review across six states in Nigeria’s Northeast region. The visiting delegation was led by Hajiya Zara Binta Goni, a…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has strongly condemned the recent assault on a Muslim cleric in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, during a cultural procession, calling for swift justice and government regulation of such events. The incident, according to MPAC, involved a masquerader identified as Lobanika, who allegedly struck off the cap of an Imam standing peacefully by the roadside to allow the procession to pass. The group described the act as “a brazen disregard for civil norms and individual rights,” adding that it was both provocative and offensive to Islamic values. In a statement issued on Friday and signed…