Borno Govt ‘Goes Spiritual’, Declares Statewide Fast To Tackle Insecurity, Economic Hardship

Borno fasting

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Borno State Government has announced a one-day statewide fast scheduled for Monday, February 19. This initiative aims to seek divine intervention regarding the escalating costs of food items and the increasing occurrences of landmine explosions along major roads in the state. Governor Babagana Zulum made this announcement during a statewide … Read more

Borno Govt Gives Update Over Ban On Illegal Mining

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno Government sternly reiterated its restrictions on illicit mining on Sunday and threatened anybody who disobeyed with severe repercussions. In a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security Prof. Usman Tar urged the public to abide strictly by the ban. “The military and security … Read more

Zulum Releases N700m Leave Grants For Local Govt Workers

The sum of Seven Hundred Million Naira (N700m) has been granted by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for the payment of leave benefits for 2022 to local government employees throughout Borno State. Eko Hot Blog reports Sugun Mai Mele, the commissioner for local governments and Emirates affairs, made the announcement on Monday in Maiduguri while meeting … Read more