Zulum convoy Attack: Coalition lauds outcome of Nigerian Army’s investigation
…. urges troops to remain focused on victory despite political sabotage The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has applauded the Nigerian Army for the prompt probe of an alleged attack on the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State which exonerated troops of any wrongdoing. Despite the political sabotage, the coalition also advised […]
Zulum appoints new Shehu of Bama
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Monday approved the appointment of Umar Shehu Kyari as the new Shehu of Bama. The new Shehu succeeds his father, Shehu Kyari, who died on April 27. Presenting the letter of appointment to the new Shehu on Monday, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Jidda, congratulated him […]
Zulum distributes food, cash to 11,000 IDPs
Maiduguri—Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, yesterday distributed different food items and cash to 11,000 Internally Displaced Person, IDPs, in Magumeri Local Government Area of the state.
Buhari, Zulum meet on Chadian military offensive against Boko Haram
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum yesterday met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the recent onslaught by the Chadian military against Boko Haram.
Insurgency battle needs to be taken to terrorists’ enclaves – Zulum urges Buratai
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has called on the Nigerian Army to take the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East to the insurgents’ enclaves to clear the remnants of the terrorists in the region. Zulum, made the call when he visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai on Monday in Abuja. […]
Borno govt. approves N578m for scholarship
The Borno Government has approved N578 million for the payment of scholarship to indigenes of the state studying in tertiary institutions in the country. The state Commissioner for Higher Education, Isa Hussain, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Hussain said that at least 23,776 students studying in Nigeria and 118 foreign […]
Christian elders sad over retention of service chiefs
The Christian Elders Forum of Northern States, NOSCEF, after its executive meeting in Kaduna, weekend, expressed sadness that killings had continued in the north when almost all the security chiefs were from the region.
Damboa Attack: Zulum hails military for decisive blow on Boko Haram
… Scores of insurgents killed,19 fighter vehicles seized … ‘Taking the war to fleeing insurgents impressive’ BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the Nigerian military’s ground and air components for what he described as “decisive blow against Boko Haram” in the early hours of Wednesday, even when the insurgents […]
I try to resist shedding tears while distributing relief materials to IDPs ― Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says he resisted shedding tears while watching displaced persons queuing for distribution of relief materials. Zulum stated this during the distribution of food and non-food items to 19,000 displaced households on Tuesday at Gajiram, headquarters of Nganzai Local Government Areas of the state. The governor, who directly supervised the distribution […]
Gov. Zulum’s visit to Chad and lessons from Bakassi
In spite of the gravity of any dilemma, certain actions are incompatible with the national interest. And it must be stated in black and white or plainly too. A few days ago, Borno state Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum paid an official visit to the Republic of Chad, Nigeria’s conspicuously harsh neighbours.
Zulum: From vice president to president
Restructuring Nigeria is a task that must be done, it does not matter what some reactionaries say. One major step is to recognize leaders who are capable of doing things right just like Babagana Umara Zulum.
CALSER writes Buhari over terrorism, wants Zulum, Borno elders to appreciate military
The Centre For African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER), on Wednesday, penned an emotional letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the war against terrorism, calling on Governor Babagana Zulum and Borno elders to support the military.
Nigeria needs additional 100,000 soldiers to defeat Boko Haram – Zulum
Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, Wednesday advised the federal government to recruit additional one hundred thousand soldiers, (100,000), if Nigeria wants to defeat Boko Haram.
Gov Zulum and the good teacher
SINCE he assumed power some eight months ago, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Governor of embattled Borno State, has continued to strike the posture of a leader on a messianic mission. He has put the interests of the common man above partisan niceties and often found himself at odds with the Federal Government and the […]
Zulum visits Niger Republic, plans repatriation of 120,000 refugees
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has visited the Niger Republic to discuss modalities for safe and dignified repatriation of 120, 000 refugees. Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri. Gusau said that the governor had on Saturday, visited Diffa […]
Boko Haram: Borno Gov., Zulum urges military to change strategies
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to change strategies in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram to facilitate the successful implementation of the counter-insurgency campaign. Mr Isa Gusa, the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, quoted Zulum as saying this in a statement on Wednesday in […]
