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Zulum Pledges Legal Reforms and Digital Transformation in Justice Sector
Zulum Pledges Legal Reforms and Digital Transformation in Justice Sector
By: Our Reporter
Borno StateGovernor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive review of the state’s existing laws to align with contemporary realities before the end of his tenure
Governor Zulum made the promise on Friday during the official launch of the Digital Case Management System at the Borno State Ministry of Justice, held at the Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri The event also featured the unveiling of the ministry’s new logo, core values, mission statement, and e-library.
In his address, Governor Zulum emphasised the necessity of legal reforms, particularly in the penal code, to ensure effective deterrence against offences.
“Most of the provisions of the laws, especially the penal code laws, need to be reviewed. At present, the punishment in the provisions of the law can not provide the needed deterance for defaulters. And that is what my administration will look into it so that before the expiration of my tenure insha Allah, we shall have laws that are in tandem with current realities, ” Zulum pledged.
The governor assured full support for the Ministry of Justice’s digital transformation agenda, noting that the newly launched Digital Case Management System would enhance efficiency, reduce delays, and elevate the standard of legal practice in the state.
Governor Zulum also reiterated his administration’s commitment to staff welfare, training, and career development for state counsels, pledging support for lawyers seeking further education.
“I am happy to see many female lawyers. I want to assure you that any person who wants to further his education, i am willing to do that,” he added.
He commended the State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Kashim Zannah, for pioneering the digital case management system in the state judiciary five years ago, making Borno the first in Nigeria to adopt such innovation. Similarly, he praised the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar, for her leadership and reformative initiatives.
Borno state Chief Judge, Justice Kashim Zannah applauded Governor Zulum for his transformative governance and urged the digitisation of state laws to enhance public accessibility.
“In my carrier, i have never seen a government meticulously promulgating laws to see that every agency of government is governed by a law. Almost every month, laws signed by His Excellency come to me, and the best way to make them accessible is to digitise them,” Zannah noted.
Attoney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar described the event as a milestone in institutional reforms, reinforcing the ministry’s commitment to efficient, people-centred justice reforms.
“Today marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Ministry of Justice. The unveiling of our new identity is not merely a symbolic gesture; it embodies our renewed focus, clarity of purpose, and unwavering dedication to public service. It signifies a ministry that is evolving to meet the challenges of modern governance while remaining steadfast in its commitment to justice, fairness, and integrity,” Barr Abubakar said.
Zulum Pledges Legal Reforms and Digital Transformation in Justice Sector
Nigerian gospel artist, Oluseyi Solagbade storms London in August
By: Michael Mike
Nigerian gospel artist, Oluseyi Solagbade is expected to perform in London, on 15 August 2025.
The show is scheduled for Concord House, 23-27 Kemp Road, Dagenham, United Kingdom.
The praise concert which is organised by Bdot Music Empire and supported by Toxhann Concepts and events is Solagbade’s first outing in the UK.
The popular Sio cronny, is well known mostly among members of the Celestial Church of Christ and other denominations.
Apart from Sio, the legendary Celestial gospel artist has done other songs which include: Jehoval Alagbara, Ibamasepe and
idemija, among others.
Bdot Music Empire boss, Mr. Abidemi Adetunji said though it’s a gospel concert, it is however targeted at second and third generation Nigerians in the UK.
Adetunji said the essence is to ensure they are in touch with home even if they have not been to Nigeria before.
He said praising God in Nigeria tongue is something special in the UK.
This would be Solagbade’s first show in the UK and he is hoping that it would be the beginning of more to come.
He said: “ We would like Nigerians in the United Kingdom to know that Oluseyi Solagbade would be coming to the UK for his first ever UK edition of Oluseyi’s Christ Cafe.
He would be lighting the show alongside some other guests artist like Sammypee, Tiwalola shitu, Israel Ekundayo, Ebenezer Opalemo, Damilola (Dee’Reign), Tunde Stainless, MoShoba, Tosin Adisa and Danny Jazz.”
Adetunji pointed out that the idea behind the music concert is to celebrate the divine gift of music within the Celestial Church of Christ and to bring together believers for an evening of live music, worship, and spiritual reflection.”
Adetunji further said that the concert goes along with the Nigeria first agenda of President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria will be showcased all through.
“It is also part of promoting the culture. Praying and worshiping God in mother tongue,” he added.
Nigerian gospel artist, Oluseyi Solagbade storms London in August
Airstrike Hits ISWAP Enclave in Tumbuma Baba, scores Nutrialised
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), conducted a successful Air Interdiction (AI) mission at a terrorists’ hideout in the Southern Tumbuns general area in the Lake Chad of Borno, killing scores of the terrorists.
Intelligent sources told Zagazola Makama that the precision air strike, which took place at about 2100 hours on 5 May 2025, targeted a major terrorists’ concentration camp located in the Tumbuma Baba axis of Lake Chad.
The sources said that the offensive was in continuation of a decisive Operation KALACHEN WUTA II, aimed at denying terrorists the freedom to execute large-scale attacks during the Eid el-Kabir period.
The sources said that Intelligence and Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) reports confirmed that several terrorists were neutralised during the strike, and key logistics under heavy foliage were destroyed.
The sources said that the strikes followed credible intelligence on planned coordinated attacks by the insurgents before, during, and after the Eid festivities. The mission was meticulously planned and executed to forestall such threats and sustain pressure on terrorist elements operating in the Lake Chad fringes.
“We observed significant secondary explosions, indicating the presence of arms and fuel storage. Multiple terrorists were seen fleeing the area, while several others were eliminated during the strike,” the source said.
The sources said efforts are ongoing to gather further feedback, as well as to assess the operational impact of the interdiction.
He added that preliminary signs suggest a high level of disarray and panic within the terrorists’ ranks, with reports of attempted regrouping under surveillance.
Airstrike Hits ISWAP Enclave in Tumbuma Baba, scores Nutrialised
Nigerian Air Force Neutralises Terrorists in Successful Air Interdiction at Maisani
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have executed a coordinated strike on a major terrorist enclave located at Maisani in the Timbuktu Triangle general area of Borno State, killing several ISWAP terrorists.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the air interdiction mission conducted on May 4, 2025, at approximately 1800 hours, was informed by credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, targeted terrorists’ structures cleverly concealed and camouflaged under thick shrubs in the area.
The sources said that using advanced platforms, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted a focused Air Interdiction (AI) mission, resulting in the destruction of the identified enemy hideouts and the neutralisation of an unconfirmed number of insurgent fighters.
According to the sources, Post-strike Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) obtained from our Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms confirmed that the airstrike achieved its intended objectives, dealing a significant blow to terrorists.
Nigerian Air Force Neutralises Terrorists in Successful Air Interdiction at Maisani
Nigerian gospel artist, Oluseyi Solagbade storms London in August
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