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Zulum donates N100m to Army University

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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a donation of N100 million to the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), to enhance research and infrastructural development at the institution. Governor Zulum made the announcement while receiving the Vice Chancellor, Professor

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Zulum meets, engages soldiers, returnees in Malam-Fatori

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, visited Malam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government, on Sunday, engaging directly with soldiers and returnees. The visit was aimed at encouraging the military in their effort to restore normalcy and build community resilience, said the release sign by Zulum’s media aide Abdurraman Bundi Monday.

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Zulum condemns Konduga terrorists’ attack, sympathises with victims

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By Andrew Orolua Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, condemned the recent suicide attack carried out by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred yesterday around 10:00 pm, targeted a night fish market, killing 12 people and leaving 18 others injured. Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, […]

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Zulum, Shehu of Borno appeal FG for speedy Alau Dam rehabilitation work

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood disaster. Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas experienced their worst flooding in decades following the collapse of the Alau Dam […]

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Zulum felicitates with Muslims on Eid-al-adha, pledges greater sacrifices for peace

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his commitment to making additional sacrifices to ensure lasting peace in the state. While felicitating with muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, Governor Zulum vowed to intensify efforts to strengthen security in all resettled local government areas, in s statement Friday. He

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Zulum to NEDC: We want tangible projects with lasting benefits

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has called on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritize embarking on tangible projects that can provide lasting benefits and boost infrastructural development across the six states in the northeast region. The Governor was speaking on Tuesday at the Government House when he received the […]

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Zulum begins 100-bed hospital capacity, market complex in Dikwa

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has commenced the construction of a new 100-bed capacity general hospital and a market complex in Dikwa. Governor Zulum assessed the proposed project site on Thursday and directed that work should begin immediately, according to the media aide Abdurraman Bundi. The new hospital will include features […]

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Zulum signs 2 Executive Orders to prohibit indiscriminate felling of trees, mandate sanitation exercise

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By Idibia Gabriel In a move to protect the environment, improve public health, and reduce public nuisance across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has signed two executive orders aimed at addressing these critical concerns. The first executive order prohibits the indiscriminate felling of trees, while the second mandates a monthly statewide sanitation exercise, a

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Zulum shuts down all IDP camps over illicit activities, resettles 6,000 families

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum Umara, has announced the resettlement of 6,000 families displaced by Boko Haram insurgents. The families mostly hailed from Dikwa and Mafa local government areas. Zulum announced the plan on Monday at Muna IDP camp, one of the largests with about 11,000 families taking refuge due to the […]

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Zulum calls for military offensive in Lake Chad Islands to end insurgency

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By Idibia Gabriel Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the military to launch aggressive offensive operations in the Lake Chad islands, also known as the Tumbus, to eliminate insurgents from their enclaves. Governor Zulum made the appeal on Friday while receiving a high-level Federal Government delegation led by the Hon. Minister […]

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Zulum under fire for demolishing opposition candidate’s property

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By Ukpono Ukpong Human rights activist and lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has strongly condemned Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration over the demolition of a five-story building belonging to opposition party candidate, Hon. Attom Magira. The demolition, which Adeyanju described as an “unlawful action,” was carried out despite an ongoing legal case on the

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Zulum pledges increased support for NYSC, hails corps members’ contributions

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum has promised to intensify his administration’s support for NYSC programmes in the State. He said the resumption of Orientation Camp activities in the State after thirteen years, due to insurgency, has boosted the socio-economic activities of residents in the State. Gov Zulum disclosed this […]

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Ex-Senate President Lawan sympathizes with Gov. Zulum, Borno residents over devastating flood

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By Haruna Salami The President of the Ninth Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with Governor Babagana Zulum and the people of Borno State over the severe flooding that ravaged parts of the state. Lawan, in a statement issued on Thursday by his media adviser, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, expressed sadness over the loss of lives […]

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How Safe School Initiative curbed kidnapping of students in Borno – Zulum

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By Ukpono Ukpong Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has sadi that the successful implementation of Safe School Initiative has helped to stem the tide of kidnapping of students in Borno State. Governor Zulum said this while speaking to State House Correspondents shortly after he met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. […]

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“Tinubu, Shettima’s emergence will lessen my pain in Borno” – Gov. Zulum

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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has said he is relieved that president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, are the ones taking over from President Muhammadu Buhari. Zulum who said this on Friday when he hosted Shettima at an Eid-el-Fitr lunch at the government house in Maiduguri, described the victory recorded […]

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Borno: Zulum Suspends Ramat Poly’s Entire Management after surprise visit to alma mater

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By Dilibe Michael During a surprise visit, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday suspended the entire management of the state owned Ramat Polytechnic in Maiduguri, for a period of six months. Zulum was a student of the Polytechnic from 1986 to 1988 and bagged National Diploma in Agricultural Engineering before returning to […]

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Zulum enrolls 5,361 orphans to school in Monguno

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By Dilibe Michael Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday in Monguno, supervised the enrollment of school aged children whose parents were killed by Boko Haram. A total number of 5,361 orphans were registered during the two-days exercise. The children were between the ages of seven and thirteen, and each is to be given […]

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Zulum leads dignitaries to funeral of Borno Deputy’s mother

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By Dilibe Michael Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday led the funeral of Kadafur’s Mother in Maiduguri. Zulum led Deputy Governors of Adamawa, Gombe, and Yobe States, Senators Kashim Shettima and Mohammed Ali Ndume, members of House of Representatives, the Shehu of Borno, and Emir of Biu amongst other traditional rulers, serving and former top […]

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Boko Haram: Zulum, Borno’s Senators visit CDS, COAS in Abuja

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By Dilibe Michael Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday led the senators representing the state at the national assembly, to visit the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru in Abuja. Zulum, Senators Kashim Shettima (Borno Central), Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South), and […]

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Zulum releases N8.5m, food to Bama’s CJTF, hunters; supports families of 69 slain volunteers

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By Dilibe Michael On his second day in Bama, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, Wednesday, interacted with hundreds of volunteers in the civilian JTF and hunters helping the military to secure Bama. Zulum, after the meeting, released N8.5m for various interventions, 30 motorcycles and variety of food items to the volunteers. Of the […]