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Zulum Presents N584.76 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 Fiscal Year
Zulum Presents N584.76 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 Fiscal Year
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Monday presented an appropriation bill of ₦584.76 billion to the state House of Assembly for 2025 fiscal year.
The bill tagged: “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” gives priority to health, education, and economic recovery, including critical investments in security, infrastructure, and social services.
The governor, while presenting the bill on the floor of the State House of Assembly, explained that it comprised a Capital Expenditure of ₦380.84 billion and a Recurrent Expenditure of ₦203.92 billion
Zulum disclosed that the proposed budget will be financed through Recurrent Revenue from Federation Allocation Account of ₦311.7 billion, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of ₦30.09 billion, and Capital Receipts of ₦237.96 billion.
He noted that the health sector will receive significant allocation, with ₦89.97 billion, representing 15.39% of the total budget and would fund projects such as the construction of an Orthopaedic Hospital in Maiduguri, establishment of General Hospitals in various local government areas, and rehabilitation of hospitals in Baga and Mulai.
The education sector would be allocated he ₦69.81 billion for projects, including the establishment of modern schools and rehabilitation of facilities in 50 schools across the state.
He said to address food insecurity, ₦10 billion has been allocated for procurement of food items, cultivation of 100,000 hectares for rain-fed farming, and 50,000 hectares for irrigation. Additionally, ₦22 billion has been set aside for victim support and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
The governor noted that other priority projects in the 2025 budget include the establishment of Maiduguri Dry Port, dualization of the Maiduguri-Biu Road, and modernization of Borno Radio and Television (BRTV).
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing key challenges, including clearing the backlog of pensions and gratuities and implementing the ₦72,000 minimum wage for civil servants and teachers.
He appealed to members of the House of Assembly to expedite passage of the proposed budget, insisting that it is with cooperation, support, and understanding that the state can be great again.
He said: “We recognize that our success hinges on this partnership, which will drive sustainable growth, enhance public services, and ensure that no one is left behind.”
Meanwhile, the Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, commended the governor for the resettlement of victims of Boko Haram insurgency, while acknowledging the cordial working relationship between the legislature and the executive arms.
Zulum Presents N584.76 billion Appropriation Bill for 2025 Fiscal Year
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
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