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Kaneem Borno Cultural Summit: Zulum, Buni Attends Durbar Procession
Kaneem Borno Cultural Summit: Zulum, Buni Attends Durbar Procession
By: Babagana Wakil
Governors of Borno, Babagana Umara Zulum, and Yobe, Mai Mala Buni, on Sunday, attended a grand durbar procession commemorating a 3-day Kaneem Borno International Summit held in Maiduguri.
The summit brought together prominent leaders from across several countries including Chad, Niger, Sudan, Cameroon, Libya, Benin, Central African Republic among other nations.
The Kaneem Borno Empire was one of the most respected and powerful kingdoms before the advent of western colonialism. It has survived over one thousand years and has occupied a coveted place in the world of civilization.
The summit which started on Friday and ends Sunday also featured a special prayer session, traditional horse riding (Garlaf) and Kaneem Cultural Summit colloquium.
Several Islamic scholars from different countries were among those who attended the prayer session which took place at Shehu of Borno’s palace mosque on Friday.
The summit also provided a platform for showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Kaneem Borno region, with vibrant displays of traditional music, dance and crafts.
Among the dignitaries were the Deputy Governor of Borno, Umar Usman Kadafur, the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, the Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, the Deputy National Chairman of APC (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, and the former Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali.
Traditional rulers from Yobe, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Sultan of N’Djmena joined the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Garbai Elakanemi, who led other Emirs from Borno to attend the occasion.
Kaneem Borno Cultural Summit: Zulum, Buni Attends Durbar Procession
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.
The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.
The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.
“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived a while ago in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, for the commissioning ceremony of key projects under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC).
The event is being attended by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe; and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia. Also present are members of the National Assembly, state legislators, members of the Kaduna State Executive Council, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
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Today, the vision has taken shape. What began as a commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda now stands as a living testament to leadership that keeps faith with its people.
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