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In Marama: Kadafur attends Bura Cultural Day 2025
In Marama: Kadafur attends Bura Cultural Day 2025
…….Launches the MCDA Almanac with the sum of 20 ,000,000 Naira.
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor H.E Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has assured the good people of Marama that State Government Committeed in providing more developmental initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the people of Marama and the entire state.
The Governor Stated this today in an address that was delivered during the Annual Bura Cultural Day ,popularly known as Marama Day which was held at Marama Town, Hawul Local Government with the theme “Preserving The Bura Cultural Heritage”
The Borno State Governor who was represented by His Deputy H.E Umar Usman Kadafur laid more emphasis on the administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure, quality education, enhance healthcare services and creating a conductive environment for sustainable economic activities.
The Governor further said Government is also Committeed to support initiatives that promote cultural preservation and development and will recognize the importance of cultural festival in enhancing tourism, creating job and fostering an environment of peace and prosperity.
The Marama festival according to the Deputy Governor stands as a testament to our commitment to supporting the growth of our communities in all aspects be it culturally, socially or economically.
The Deputy Governor later encourage every one of them to carry the spirit of this celebration throughout the year, not just in words but in deeds, as we work toward a better future for our people in Borno State and the country in general.
Kadafur also reiterate his appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the success of this years Marama day and pray that may the celebration continue to inspire joy, pride and unity that will ensure that the culture and values of Marama, Hawul local Government area and our state continue to flourish for generations to come.
The Chairman Hawul Local Government, Mr Useini Yunusa Malgwi in his welcome address said the Marama Annual Cultural Festival was initiated to reflect on the significance of cultural activities and has over the years brought people together to foster a sense of community belonging and provides a platform to express themselves, showcase their talents and share their success stories.
The Chairman commend Borno State Government under the leadership of H.E Prof Babagana Umara Zulum and his Deputy H.E Umar Usman Kadafur for identifying with them every year during and after the celebration and request the state government to provide Marama Central Primary School with fence and additional classrooms.,repair of Yimirshika, Sakwa, Marama, Kidang Road.
He thanked the Governor for the general overhaul of the Marama General Hospital ,provision of basic amenities in the areas of Agriculture, Education and Youth empowerment programmes and appealed to the government to fulfill all the promises it has made to establish College of Agriculture in Marama, Completion of Marama Dam among others.
In their Separate good will messages the Emir of Biu HRH Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha, the Emir of Shani and the Emir of Fika commended the organisers of the occasion for their initiative to showcase and reflect the significance of Bura Cultural Activities and called on them to unite with each other irrespective of their differences.
The deputy governor has earlier Commissions Police Out Post project initiated and constructed by the Marama Community Development Association, indicating the community’s commitment to security and development.
The Borno State Deputy Governor later officially launched the MCDA Almanac with the sum of 20 million naira and was conducted round in company of all dignitaries around to inspect Artifacts at the Pavilion.
Various traditional dances were featured during the occasion.
He also donated the sum 10 Million Naira to Bura Women Association for the purchase of materials for in their skills acquisition centre in Marama town.
The event drew notable dignitaries, including the Emir of Fika, Emir of Biu, Emirs of Shani and Shelleng, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Member House of Representative representing Hawul and Askira Uba ,Members of the state House of Assembly representing Biu and Hawul, Retired Justice Ibrahim Auta Ndahi, Local Government Chairmen of Hawul, Biu, and Shani, Special Advisers to the Governor, Senior Special Assistants (SSA), and other political party stalwarts.
In Marama: Kadafur attends Bura Cultural Day 2025
Police arrest INEC officials, recover election materials in Taraba by-election
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Taraba has arrested some Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and recovered election materials allegedly diverted during the by-election for Karim Lamido I Constituency of the State House of Assembly.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Sunday that the arrests followed credible intelligence provided by party agents.
The sources said the incident occurred on Aug. 16 at about 2:20 p.m. when a team of policemen intercepted the suspects at a private residence in Angwan Sarkin Panya village.
Those arrested included Gideon Amos, 49, an Assistant Presiding Officer II assigned to Polling Unit 16, Angwan Yusuf Dogo, Bikwin Ward, and two others identified as Matthew Jayi, 47, and Tiasama Mathias Musa, 32.
The suspects allegedly diverted materials meant for three polling units PU 005 Gandara, PU 016 Angwan Yusuf Dogo, and PU 029 Angwan Sarkin Primary School — to the residence.
Items recovered from them included three ballot boxes, two BIVAS machines, 19 booklets and 20 pieces of ballot papers, two stamp pads with ink, one marker, and two result sheets.
The sources also disclosed that in the process of resisting the diversion, a police officer on election duty, PC Christian Garba, had his uniform forcibly removed by hoodlums who fled with it.
The sources added that voting had ended in most polling units and collation of results was in progress while investigations into the incident were ongoing.
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Police intercept 107 suspected thugs, recover arms during Kano re-run elections
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kano State Police Command says it has intercepted 107 suspected political thugs and recovered arms and dangerous weapons during the ongoing re-run and by-elections in the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted on Aug. 16 at about 11:00 a.m., followed credible intelligence and was carried out jointly with the military, DSS and other security services.
It was gathered that 20 vehicles conveying the suspected thugs, believed to have been imported from neighbouring states, were intercepted across the affected local government areas.
Items recovered from the suspects included four locally fabricated rifles, axes, cutlasses, daggers, swords, and sticks.
Security sources said the elections in the affected areas were marred by violence, thuggery, stuffing of thumb-printed ballot papers, threats, and intimidation of voters, as well as alleged inducement of electorates by government officials.
The sources added that operations were still ongoing to restore peace and ensure the credibility of the electoral process.
Police intercept 107 suspected thugs, recover arms during Kano re-run elections
Zulum, Others Present as Borno Acting Chief of Staff Buries Mother
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur, and Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Bukar Tijani, among many dignitaries, attended the funeral prayer of the mother of the acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mallumbe, Hajja Bintu, in Maiduguri.
Late Hajja Bintu Mohammed died on Friday at a hospital in Abuja after a brief illness at the age of 75, leaving behind five children.
The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Borno, Zannah Laisu Ibrahim, on Saturday evening.
Governor Zulum, accompanied by his deputy Umar Kadafur, were among the family members and associates at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport to receive the body of late Hajja Bintu earlier before the funeral prayer.
The funeral was also attended by various officials, including National and State Assembly members, cabinet members, heads of government agencies, local government officials, friends and family members.
Zulum, Others Present as Borno Acting Chief of Staff Buries Mother
Police arrest INEC officials, recover election materials in Taraba by-election
Police intercept 107 suspected thugs, recover arms during Kano re-run elections
Zulum, Others Present as Borno Acting Chief of Staff Buries Mother
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