Tag: Borno State
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Alleged Fraud: Mama Boko haram, two others sentenced to prison
A High Court in Borno State has sentenced Aishal Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram, the Chief Executive Officer of the Complete Care and Aid Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), along with two other officials from her organization, to five years in prison each for involvement in a fraud amounting to over N6 million.
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Police repel terrorists’ attack in Borno
The Nigeria Police Force said its operatives in Borno have repelled an attack on Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters by a group of terrorists.
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Borno govt warns private schools against arbitrary fee hike
Borno government has warned private school proprietors against arbitrary fee hike and non-compliance to its education regulations.
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INSECURITY! Police uncover 8 undetonated bombs in Borno state capital
The Borno State Police Command has said its operatives neutralised potential threats in Maiduguri after recovering eight unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in Dala and Gwange areas. Meanwhile, the authorities have assured the public of their safety while urging vigilance. The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Grace Michael, who disclosed this…
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Borno govt targets N25bn IGR in 2025
The Borno State Government says its targeting N25b Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025 as against the N19b for this year.
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Convict who escaped prison during Borno flood rearrested
A 24-year-old Auwalu Aminu, who was amongst criminals who escaped from the Medium Security Custodian Center in Maiduguri has been rearrested by the Borno State Command.
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Popular Nigerian pastor slumps and dies during child dedication
The sudden death of Nigerian pastor, Reverend Alaku Vincent while performing a church service function on Sunday threw members at the Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, into deep mourning.
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BREAKING: Cholera hits Borno after flood disaster
The Borno State Government has announced the outbreak of cholera, an extremely serious disease that can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration.
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Borno flood: Beyond relief – By Dakuku Peterside
Let me be upfront: I commiserate with everyone affected by the Borno flood. This is a catastrophe that goes beyond physical devastation; it is about systemic failures. I appreciate Governor Babagana Zulum’s leadership so far. In response to the crisis, he outperforms the typical Nigerian governor with swift action, pragmatic decisions, and an unflinching commitment…
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APC NWC visits Borno, Yobe states over flooding, terrorists attack
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (CON), yesterday, September 12, 2024, led members of the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on visits with the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, to empathise with the governments and residents over…