Governor Zulum launches free meals and ₦300,000 aid for parents of pupils in Magumeri. Initiative targets only 90 students in a town of 50,000 residents. Part of a wider plan establishing 20 Islamic colleges across Borno. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved free daily meals for pupils and financial support of ₦300,000 to … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is at a crossroads and Nigerians are trying to find the responses to an economic crisis and currency turmoil. Of course, all manner of symptoms keep appearing! Towards the end of February, Governor Biodun Oyebanji unveiled a N12 billion economic relief programme for Ekiti residents. That’s in addition to other proactive … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE At a programme in honour of the reconstituted North-East Development Commission (NEDC) recently, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, warned that Nigeria risked being wiped off the map in the near future if no proactive steps were taken to stop young people and children from being recruited by Boko Haram and ISWAP … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO), Dr. Abiodun Muritala, has affirmed that the state government is making steady progress in its quest to attain full automation of its financial processes since the automation process started some years ago. He stated this on Tuesday when … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Babagana Umara Zulum of the All Progressives Congress, APC as the Governor-elect having polled 545,543 votes. The INEC Returning Officer in Borno state, Professor Jude Tsammani Rabo who is also the Vice Chancellor, of Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, made this declaration in … Read more
Zulum’s commissioner replaces Shettima as APC candidate in Borno Central ….Shehu is a real party man who deserved support of its members EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over … Read more
90,000 households have received different gifts like food, clothes etc from the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum The distribution went to both male and female which made beneficiaries sum up 90,000 EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Escapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot … Read more
Boko Haram Insurgency will end in my tenure, Zulum expresses optimism EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, after Thursday’s meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari told newsmen that there was massive laying down of weapons, by the Boko Haram terrorists and that the insurgency will end under his tenure “God willing.” … Read more
Borno Governor His Excellency Prof Babagana Umara Zulum ably represented by Comr. Juliana Bitrus, Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Health at the meeting with some State Governors with the President of Seattle-Based, Dr. Chris Elisa, and the Chair of Dangote Foundation, Alhaji AliKo Dangote. The meeting, holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, seeks to foster … Read more
JUST IN: Zulum Opens Up On Contesting For Presidency In 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, on Thursday ruled himself out of contesting for any higher position in 2023. Speaking at the 19th Daily Trust Dialogue in Abuja, Zulum said becoming a governor was not even … Read more
He urged the military to wake up and ensure adequate patrols EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday visited persons affected by a rocket attack carried out by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Maiduguri. The army had earlier said there was no need to panic as it had the situation under … Read more
Zulum said the mass surrender of insurgents is a “God-sent” opportunity that can at least reduce the ranks of violent criminals EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has ruled out the prosecution of repentant insurgents. While presenting the 2022 budget at the State Assembly, Zulum said insurgents will not be … Read more
He also said job offers meant for the natives of Shani were sold by fraudulent officials at N250,000 each… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has stated that an employee verification exercise uncovered names of babies in the payroll of Shani Local Government Area. The monthly salaries and allowances paid … Read more
Zulum made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the interactive meeting on the security situation of the state arising from the sudden surrender of hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents at the Government House on Sunday in Maiduguri. The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has ordered the DSS to arrest any cleric preaching in public … Read more
He decried the impact of the over one decade-long insurgency which he said has gravely affected the livelihood of the people of the state Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says he has survived many attacks numbering over 40 by insurgents in the state. He disclosed this on Tuesday at a briefing with State House correspondents … Read more
“Whenever I come back to this town again, I will call a teacher by name and determine the level of his capacity.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that a mild drama ensued at Baga in Borno State on Monday as the governor of the state, Professor Babagana Zulum, conducted an impromptu test for school teachers. According to the governor’s … Read more
Zulum said the reunion was made possible through collaboration between the State Government, Nigerian Army and sister agencies. The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reunited one of the abducted Chibok girls with her mother. In a brief ceremony on Saturday evening at the Government House, Zulum reiterated that the use of force in the … Read more
President Buhari’s last visit to Maiduguri was in February 2020 where a viral video showed youths in front of the Ramat Polytechnic booing at his convoy… President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive in Maiduguri on Thursday on a one-day working visit to Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has said. Governor Zulum who disclosed this on Tuesday … Read more
“The people of Borno thank him and all our gallant fallen heroes”  The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, says the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, was committed to the fight against Boko Haram and was doing everything possible to rid the country of insecurity. Ekohotblog reports that Zulum stated … Read more
The Assembly made the approval at the behest of Governor Babagana Umar Zulum. The Borno State House of Assembly has approved Umar Usman Kadafur, Deputy Governor, to serve as governor, from April 29 to May 19, 2021. Ekohotblog reports that the Assembly made the approval at the behest of Governor Babagana Umar Zulum. Zulum had … Read more