Tag: Governor Babagana Zulum
Five killed as Zulum slams Maiduguri Mosque suicide attack
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to safeguard lives and property, noting that proactive security arrangements had been put in place…
Zulum’s Convoy Troops annihilate terrorists, rescue passengers
The terrorists, unable to withstand the firepower, abandoned their captives and attempted to escape into the bush.
Borno bomb attacks: I am sad, says Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu said the multiple bomb attacks in Borno State are regrettable and depressing. He therefore offered prayers for love, peace,…
Borno govt opens scholarship portal
Borno State Government is giving scholarships to students in tertiary institutions such as universities, law schools, polytechnics, and colleges of…
Gov. Zulum presents N10m relief package to wounded soldiers
By Yakubu Uba Governor Babagana Zulum has presented a N10 million relief package to soldiers wounded in the ongoing fight…
Zulum reinstates Chairman of Sangaya Education Board
The board, like others, was affected by the dissolution of the State Executive Council on May 25.
Borno declares public holiday to mark Islamic New Year
By Yakubu Uba Borno has declared Wednesday as public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic Calendar, Muharram…
Zulum names ex-Minister Tijani SSG, retains ex-Chief of Staff
Tijani, 62, was born in Damasak, but hails from Dikwa Local Government Area of the state. He attended Gubio Primary…
Borno NNPP challenges Zulum’s re-election
In a petition, the NNPP argued that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) omitted the name of Umar Alkali, its governorship…
Gov. Zulum extends teachers’ retirement age
However, the teachers must attach a medical certificate of fitness from any government hospital to a letter written to the…
Gamboru market fire: Zulum doles out 100k, bag of rice each to 149 firefighters
Zulum announced the cash reward totaling N14.9 million for the 149 firefighters during a thank you visit to their office…
Gov. Zulum jettisons politics, unseals NNPP headquarters in Borno
Zulum believes that no matter the justification, the board’s decision is bound to be given political interpretation and which could…
Zulum gifts N5m to Borno almajiri who constructed ‘hand tractor’
Governor Babagana Zulum has gifted the sum of five million Naira (N5m) to Laminu Mohammed, a talented almajiri in Borno…
Zulum: No more ‘space’ for repentant Boko Haram members
The Federal Government had constituted a similar committee on the repatriation of victims of insurgency taking refuge in neighbouring countries.
Zulum swears in 19 commissioners
The governor urged the new officials to exhibit exemplary leadership and diligence in the running of government affairs.
Zulum boasts of 30,000 hectares rice farm in Borno
The farms were established through the mega farm programme initiated by his administration to transform agriculture.
Gov. Zulum distributes palliatives to 3,000 households
A beneficiary, Hajiya Yagabana Bukar, lauded the governor for the support noting that it would go a long way in…
Borno civil servants pass vote of no confidence in Zulum, labour unions
According to the aggrieved civil servants, the donation for the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms was impossible…
Zulum gets N50m cheque for APC forms, agrees to run for second term
While listing some of the fulfilled promises he made during the last governorship election, Zulum said that his administration would…
Zulum doles out N100m to 152 youths for renouncing thuggery
According to him, the gesture was to assist the youths who completed one-month entrepreneurship training to engage in productive activities.
Zulum to Nigerians: Stop comparing me with other governors
Zulum noted that each of Nigeria's 36 States have their peculiarities and priorities, depending on developmental plans and the needs…
Zulum thanks Maiduguri residents for warm Buhari reception
The President was in Borno on a state visit Thursday to inaugurate development projects.
Zulum mobilises Maiduguri residents as Buhari visits
The President, Zulum said, accorded priority to the restoration of peace and security as well as livelihood support to the…
Zulum appoints Bala Isa to head scholarship board
The 50-year old Bala Isa was a lecturer at Borno State University.
560,000 Borno people missing, 100,000 dead: Zulum
Zulum said over 100,000 people also died due to the deadly activities of the insurgents.
Zulum deploys 1000 hunters to battle Boko Haram
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has inaugurated 1,000 volunteer hunters to complement efforts of security agencies on counter-insurgency.
Buhari receives Gov. Babagana Zulum (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum at the State House, Abuja.
Zulum approves land for Ruga project
Governor Babagana Zulum announced that his administration had already approved land for the Ruga project in Borno state, under the…
Zulum approves N88.5m for staff training
Borno State Government has approved N88.5 million for the training of 1,050 civil servants.
Zulum: Insurgents lure recruits with N5, 000
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has said Boko Haram insurgents offer as low as N5,000 to N10,000 to recruit…