Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has suggested that Nigeria consider adopting a leadership selection system similar to China’s, which prioritizes structured, merit-based selection over traditional elections. Zulum proposed this idea during the 24th National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers, held at the Nigerian Society of Engineers headquarters in Abuja. The statement was […]
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Subsidy Removal: Zulum Launches 70 Buses For Metro Transport, Civil Servants
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, unveiled a new fleet of 70 buses on Monday, dedicated to metro transport and facilitating the daily commute of civil servants to their workplaces. This initiative aims to alleviate the challenges of commuting for both government employees and the general public. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Borno […]
Zulum Allocates ₦2bn For Workers’ Loan, Raises Gratuity To ₦2.4bn
To mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum took the initiative on Tuesday to present a check of two billion naira (N2b) to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Borno State. This funding is intended for disbursing interest-free loans to eligible workers, with a repayment period spanning 24 months. The presentation […]
Borno To Start Afternoon Primary, Secondary System, Zulum Announces
Borno State will, this year, commence afternoon primary and secondary education system to address problems of congestion and increase enrollment of out-of-school children. The state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, announced this on Monday in Maiduguri during his inauguration speech after taking an oath of office for second term. “Although we have built dozens of […]
Naira Scarcity: Prof Zulum Directs Govt Hospitals To Give Patients Free Drugs
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed the release of drugs worth N300 million and other medical supplies to government hospitals for free distribution to patients most of whom were facing difficulties in making payments due to scarcity of new and old naira notes. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Mohammed Arab, made […]
Dispense New Naira Notes Or I Revoke Your Land, Zulum Warns Banks
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has directed banks to dispense new naira notes via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and banking halls or risk losing their lands to the state government. Zulum gave the warning after visiting branches of banks in Maiduguri, the state capital, to assess problems being faced by residents trying to access […]
Prof. Babangida Zulum is Coming, By Dr. Aliyu U. Tilde
People should forgive my ignorance if what I write here does not come to pass. His Excellency, Professor Babagana U. Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, the subject of this article, should overlook my wrong forecast at the political climate and not feel offended if indeed I am proven wrong. It is just an attempt […]
JUST IN: Zulum Dissolves Borno State Executive Council
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the dissolution of the Borno state executive council. The dissolution, which is with immediate effect, was contained in a statement signed by the permanent secretary, administration and general services, Danjuma Ali on behalf of Secretary to the State Government and made available to journalists by the […]
Gov Matawalle Condoles With Zulum Over Demise Of His Father-In-Law
Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun, Barden Hausa, Shattiman Sakkwato), has condoled with Governor Babagana Umara Zullum over the demise of his father-in-Law, Alhaji Kauna Bulama Kyari. In a statement sogned by the Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Zailani Bappa and made available to the Spectacles on Tuesday 12th April, 2022. Governor Matawalle […]
Gov. Zulum Visits Gov. Matawalle, Condoles With Zamfara People
Governor Babagana Umara Zullum of Borno State has called on the people of states threatened by terrorists to stand up and assist the Government in ending the menace as Government alone cannot bring an end to the problem. He made the call when he paid a visit to Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) at the […]