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Borno governor warns against provocation, lauds military
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has warned against provocative statements and acts capable of disrupting the relative peace in the state.
HEDA commends Borno governor for exposing corrupt soldiers
Prof Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State, has been commended for exposing soldiers accused of extortion of locals in North East.
Borno governor hosts military, others for council’s review
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday hosted heads of the military, paramilitary and security agencies to assess and review security situation of the state.
Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram ambush on Theatre Commanders convoy
The Nigerian Army has confirmed an ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists on the convoy of the theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, on Monday.
Extortion: Nigerian Army to investigate, punish erring personnel
The Nigerian Army Headquarters has promised to carry out thorough investigation into the allegation of extortion of commuters by its personnel in Borno with a view to sanctioning them.
Nigerian Army promotes five outstanding soldiers, two CJTF
Nigerian Army has recognised five soldiers with awards and special promotions for their gallantry in the fight against insurgency in the northeastern part of the country.
Power restored in Bama town
Electricity is currently being restored in different parts of Bama on the order of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, who recently spent two days in the populated Bama Dina Areas so far covered included Custom, Kasugula, Maire and Shehuri.
DHQ: Boko Haram is not holding any territory in Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared that no territory in Nigeria is under the control of Boko Haram terrorists or the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Dangote Refinery: NGF hails Lagos government for providing enabling environment
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Friday commended the Lagos State government for creating an enabling environment for the construction of the Dangote Refinery at Lekki Free Trade Zone in Ibeju Lekki.
NGF: Dangote Refinery, a pride to Africa
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals sited in Lagos as a pride to Nigeria and Africa.
Borno governor laments incessant terrorist attacks on Askira-Uba
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed concern over recent attacks by Boko Haram in some towns and villages of Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state.
UNICEF: 1,727 children reunite with families in Borno
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it has supported rehabilitation and reintegration of 1,727 children cleared of links with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the past two years in Borno.
NYSC deploys 879 corps members to Borno
No fewer than 879 corps members have registered for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise in Borno.
Borno: Why we donated vehicles to Cameroonian vigilance group
The Borno State Government said it donated patrol vehicles to members of Cameroonian vigilante to enhance the fight against insurgents in border communities of the state.
Nigerian Army frees 978 detained Boko Haram suspects
Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), made the disclosure in Maiduguri at the formal handing over of the suspects to the Borno State Government.
Borno governor constitutes 22-member minimum wage committee
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the constitution of a committee on the implementation of the National Minimum Wage and Consequential Salary Adjustment.
Borno governor sacks head of civil service
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has relieved the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr Mohammed Hassan, of his appointment.
President Buhari: I will never attempt third term
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will not make the mistake of seeking to extend his tenure in office beyond 2023, vowing to stick to the prescription of Nigerian constitution.
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