“I think it is my own responsibility to come and say the truth to Mr. President” Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says it behooves him to apprise President Muhammadu Buhari of real situation on ground regarding security in the north-east. For over a decade, Boko Haram insurgents have wreaked havoc in the region with thousands … Read more
In an unusual scene, the governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, on Monday, stopped his convoy to assist some women and girls who were fetching firewood by the roadside in the Monguno area of the state. The governor, in some pictures trending on social media, was seen surrounded by his security aides who helped some … Read more
No fewer than 650 fake Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been uncovered by the Borno State Government in Maiduguri. The government disclosed that at about midnight on Sunday, Gov. Babagana Zulum visited Mohammed Goni College of Islamic Legal Studies in Maiduguri, where Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Abadam were being camped. No fewer than 650 … Read more
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, says repentant Boko Haram members end up as informants for the terrorists group, asserting that the deradicalisation and rehabilitation of the group has aggravated the problems it was meant to address. Recall that the military in 2016 launched Operation Safe Corridor, an initiative for the deradicalisation and rehabilitation of … Read more
The Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum has relieved the Commissioner of Health, Dr Salihu Kwaya-Bura of his position. EKO HOT BLOG gathered the sack was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau. Gusau in the statement disclosed the removal was part of measures … Read more
White men, Asians, Africans, Muslims and Christians among Boko Haram I don’t support state police, says Zulum Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says Lagos state is not impervious to the ripple devastating effects of terrorism that ravages the north eastern state. For years on end, Borno state has find itself at the receiving end of … Read more
Babagana Zulum, Borno governor, has intimated the south-south and south-east on what to do if they are to stand any chance of gaining power in 2023. Ekohotblog reports that Zulum, who spoke at the 17th Chief Gani Fawehinmi annual lecture in Lagos on Friday, said the two geopolitical zones must negotiate and reach out to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. An aide to the president, Lauretta Onochie, who made this known via Twitter, shared pictures from the meeting, Ekohotblog gathered. Read Also: Review Bishop Kukah’s Christmas Message, Ortom Tells Buhari “President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says efforts of security operatives in protecting some trouble spots in the north east leave much to be desired. Ekohotblog had reported how over 35 commuters were abducted last Friday after they ran into an ambush laid by Boko Haram near Garin Kuturu in Jakana along Damaturu-Maiduguri road. Speaking when … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has disbursed N32 million cash to 704 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), bringing to N154 million the amount given by the governor in the last one week, to boost small businesses, stimulate the local economy and fight poverty. Distribution took place along Damboa road where 304 persons in small … Read more
Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), says development, innovation and quality education can’t take place while the people leave in a milieu that instils constant trepidation. Tinubu said this when he paid a sympathy and compassionate visit to Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, over the killing of over 45 … Read more
 Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, says the marauding Islamic sect, Boko Haram, still holds sway in many parts of the state. The governor said this while addressing fishermen and farmers when he visited the burial of the 43 farmers killed on Sunday by the terrorists. The governor said the presence of the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for the approval of construction and equipping of an auditorium at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. He lauded the state governor on Thursday at the virtual inauguration of capital projects executed at UMTH in response to a specific request by the Board and … Read more
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has expressed delight at the conviction of six Nigerians in United Arab Emirates (UAE) for funding Boko Haram. In April 2019, the Abu Dhabi federal court of appeal sentenced two of the six convicts to life imprisonment while the remaining four were sentenced to 10 years in prison each. According … Read more
The Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Friday has revealed that it would take more than just the military approach to be able to defeat the insurgency in the Northeast region of the country. Speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, on … Read more
Borno Governor, Zulum Declares Monday For Statewide Fasting And Prayers Ekohotblog, October 18, 2020… Borno state Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday declared Monday October 19, 2020 as a day for statewide fasting and prayers. The Governor made the decision after holding a separate meetings with Islamic, and Christian leaders on Saturday. In a media address, Zulum also … Read more
Aregbesola calls on Nigerians to support Buhari’s efforts to exterminate insecurity As part of the move and concerted efforts to address the perennial insecurity ravaging the country, especially the north, the Federal Government of Nigeria has begun a stakeholders’ engagement on internal security and conflict resolution. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed the development … Read more
Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum has advised the army against being defensive in the war against Boko Haram. Insurgency has ravaged Borno and other North Eastern states for years on end, the Nigerian army has been been fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the region for the last 10 years. The governor, who was the … Read more
Zulum says situation in the state has become dire Governor of Borno, Babagana Zulum, says the activities of Insurgents have had a devastating impact on the fortunes of the and crippled it activities. The governor said this when he played host to some governors in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Wednesday. In other to end … Read more
Zulum presented each household with N10,000 In spite of the deadly obstacles by way of brutal insurgents attacks on him and his cabinet members, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has implemented his plans of moving 1000 internally displaced persons back to their ancestral home in Baga. EkoHotBlog had reported how the governor became the target … Read more