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By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri The Acting Governor of Borno state, Umar Kadafur, has revoked millions of naira housing projects by over 40 non-performing contractors sited in Njimtilo along the Maiduguri/Damaturu road. Kadafur revoked the contracts Saturday while inspecting the 500 Housing Estate earmarked for completion this year. This became the first Executive Order by
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By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The Governor of Borno state, Governor Babagana Zulum, Friday said that he is using the local vigilante in addressing the numerous security challenges in his state. Zulum spoke in Owerri, when he received an invitation letter for a distinguished Leadership Award to be bestowed on him (Zulum) by the Nigeria
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The Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC ), Borno State Chapter has denied sacking of 6000 teachers by the state government.
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By Arogbonlo Israel Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists mistakenly bombed men of the Nigerian Army on Sunday, April 25, killing over 20 officers in Borno. Recall the soldiers who were reinforced from Ngandu village were said to be on their way to Mainok, headquarters of the Kaga Local Government
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…As soldiers repelled attack By Ndahi Marama Reports from reliable sources indicated that some group of insurgents are currently engaging troops at their Base in Mainok community of Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State on Sunday. The insurgents stormed the military base at about 3pm with an intention of sacking the base to loot arms
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In a bid to scale up availability of medical oxygen in Nigeria and better preserve COVID-19 vaccines, the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Tuesday launched a 2.3 million dollar project in Borno. The project, which is funded by the government of Japan, implemented by UNOPS and supported by the North East Development Commission
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By Ndahi Marama Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has declared 1,108 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as ghosts or absentees for camps. The identification of ghost IDPs was made during the recent unscheduled visits to Mohammed Goni Islamic and Legal Studies (MOGOLIS) and NYSC IDP camps in Maiduguri metropolis. However, the affected displaced persons condemned
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday approved about 26million dollars for various power projects in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.
Read More The Federal Government has disbursed N76.8 million conditional cash transfer (CCT) to rural women in Borno.
The cash transfer is a National Investment Social Protection (NISP) programme to uplift the most vulnerable group out of poverty.
The Borno Government Government is to expend over N2 billion in the construction of a modern motorpark in Maiduguri.
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