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Zulum gives N172 million cash, food to 30,436 residents
Zulum gives N172 million cash, food to 30,436 residents
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Monday gave out about N172 million cash and food items to 30,436 residents of Damboa.
According to a statement by the spokesman of the governor, Mallam Isa Gusau, Zulum personally coordinated the distribution of cash and food items to the people of the town, including victims of destructions caused by flood.
Gusau said a total of 436 persons were identified as victims who lost shelters and food items to floods caused by a recent downpour which led to destruction of many houses and left some families displaced.
After he was told by the chairman of Damboa Local Government Area, Professor Adamu Alloma of the destruction caused by the flood, Zulum directed that each of the 436 victims be given N50,000 cash, a bag of maize grill, clothing materials and a mat.
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He empathized with the affected persons, but urged residents to desist from building houses along waterways to forestall future occurrences.
The governor aside the gifts to the 436 flood victims, also supervised the distribution of N5,000 each and fabrics to 30,000 residents majority of whom are widows, vulnerable women and men from different communities.
The governor during his visit to the area, also toured communities in Hausari, Old Damboa Market and Kachallaburari since arriving Damboa on Sunday afternoon before passing night in the town.
Meanwhile, the governor while in Damboa, directed the allocation of tractors, through a loan model, to farmers.
He said the tractors would accelerate the farming activities of residents.
On education, Zulum inspected an integrated mega Islamic school being built to combine Islamic and western education.
The visit was to accelerate completion in order to enable young people that attended traditional Islamic schools to qualify for tertiary education to acquire an equivalent of diploma certificates.
The governor has since approved construction of similar schools in Monguno in line with plans to have the schools in all 27 local government areas of Borno State.
Given its over 1,000 years’ history of Islamic scholarship, Borno has thousands of citizens with mainly Islamic education.
The higher Islamic schools provide such citizens, who meet certain criteria, the opportunities to qualify for admissions into integrated schools where they acquire equivalent of diplomas with which they could seek further western education to become graduates and go further.
Zulum gives N172 million cash, food to 30,436 residents
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KACRAN Urges Defence Minister to Prioritise Non-Kinetic Solutions, Justify National Confidence
KACRAN Urges Defence Minister to Prioritise Non-Kinetic Solutions, Justify National Confidence
By: Michael Mike
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on the newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), to live up to the unprecedented national confidence expressed in his appointment by urgently deploying strategic, non-kinetic approaches to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.
In a statement signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Moh’d Bello, the association noted that General Musa enjoys broad acceptance across the country, but warned that this goodwill comes with extraordinary expectations from the President, the National Assembly and the public.
KACRAN said Nigeria is experiencing “perhaps the most serious security challenges in its history,” with citizens and government united in their demand for immediate action to stop kidnappings, school abductions, destruction of farmlands, cattle rustling, attacks on worship centres and the killing of innocent people.
The group said General Musa’s reputation for outstanding performance in previous military assignments—ranging from operations in Liberia to his role in the North East and his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff—has elevated public expectations that he can quickly turn the situation around.
KACRAN stressed that the minister faces an unusually narrow window to deliver results, given the political timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections. With political activities expected to intensify by 2026, the group argued that the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and several governors seeking re-election may hinge largely on whether the new defence minister can significantly reduce insecurity within the next year.
The association warned that if security conditions either stagnate or deteriorate, the current administration could face the kind of electoral backlash experienced by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. It therefore projected that General Musa is expected to achieve “six years’ worth of progress in one year.”
KACRAN, while expressing full confidence in the minister’s capacity, urged him to deploy a balanced approach that goes beyond force-based operations.
It recommended: Comprehensive Strategic Mapping: analysing all security threats in order to understand their root causes; Hybrid Response Models: prioritising dialogue and negotiation where feasible and limiting kinetic action to situations where it is unavoidable; Open-Door Engagement: maintaining a channel for citizens and stakeholders to share intelligence and offer constructive solutions.
KACRAN appealed to Nigerians especially traditional rulers, political actors, and security agencies to support the new Defence Minister with timely information and cooperation, stressing that national security requires joint effort.
The association also reaffirmed its willingness to work closely with the Defence Ministry and urged General Musa to give serious consideration to its specific proposals for ending insecurity in the North West and North Central regions within three to six months using minimal military force.
KACRAN Urges Defence Minister to Prioritise Non-Kinetic Solutions, Justify National Confidence
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
Boko Haram attack kills vigilante in Yobe
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A vigilante member was shot dead on Wednesday during an attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters at a vigilante camp in Kanamma town, Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 1839 hours when the assailants stormed the camp, opening fire on the victims.
The deceased, identified as Dauda Bamai, 35, of Kanamma, was pronounced dead by a medical doctor in Kanamma.
Security forces have intensified monitoring and patrols in the area to track down the attackers.
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