Eid al-Fitr: Borno Govt issues security alert in Maiduguri
The Borno State Government has issued a security alert to residents of Maiduguri ahead of Eid al-Fitr prayers. Governor Babagana Zulum urged citizens to remain vigilant following intelligence of possible attacks in the city. Governor Zulum revealed that security agencies have received reports of two potential suicide bombers operating in Maiduguri. Residents were advised to […]
Zulum condemns Maiduguri explosion, urges vigilance
Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned the recent explosion in Maiduguri, describing it as a cruel and senseless act. The incident occurred on Monday evening and affected innocent residents during the holy period of Ramadan. In a statement released through his media aide, the governor expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families. He described […]
Borno pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University
The government of Borno State has paid ₦2.5 billion to cover the annual tuition of scholarship beneficiaries admitted into an aviation institution. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum presented the cheque during a ceremony in Maiduguri, praising the initiative as a major investment in education and human capital. He urged the selected students to stay disciplined and […]
Gwoza refugees return home from Cameroon
The Borno State Government has begun the process of bringing back refugees from Gwoza Local Government Area who fled to neighbouring Cameroon during the peak of the insurgency. The first group of returnees, numbering about 300 people, has arrived in Pulka after spending more than ten years in displacement. The development was confirmed in a […]
Borno bomb blast: ‘Attacking places of worship barbaric, inhumane’ – Gov Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the bomb blast that hit a place of worship in the state, describing the attack as barbaric and inhumane. He said no cause or grievance can ever justify violence against innocent worshippers who are only seeking to pray peacefully. The governor expressed sympathy to the families […]
Christmas: Zulum urges Borno residents to protect sacred bond of unity
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged residents of the state to protect the sacred bond of unity as they celebrate Christmas. He said unity remains the strongest weapon against division, violence and hatred, especially in a state that has experienced years of conflict. The governor encouraged people of different religions and ethnic groups […]
Tinubu arrives Kaduna, to attend wedding, visit Buhari’s family
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Kaduna State for a one-day working visit. The President touched down at the Kaduna International Airport around 1:00 pm on Friday. He was warmly received by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, alongside Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, ministers, senators, and other senior government officials. During the visit, Tinubu […]
2027: APC will decide Tinubu’s running mate after National Convention – Secretary, Basiru
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has made it clear that President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 election will not be announced until the party holds its national convention. This was revealed by Ajibola Basiru, the party’s National Secretary. Basiru explained that the national convention, which usually takes place about one year before the […]
I can’t rule out some repentant Boko Haram terrorists returning to the bush – Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said that some Boko Haram fighters who left terrorism might still go back to fighting again. He spoke about this during an interview on News Central Television’s Breakfast Show. Zulum explained that while many former Boko Haram members now help as informants, he cannot completely rule out the […]
Two Killed in Bomb Explosion in Borno
A deadly bomb explosion in Dalwa, Borno State, has left two people dead. The blast, caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), took place in a housing estate that is still under construction. The explosion occurred around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, at the same time Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and Yobe State Governor Mai […]