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Zulum signs 2025 appropriation bill of N615.8 billion into law
Zulum signs 2025 appropriation bill of N615.8 billion into law
…appoints Deputy Chief of Staff
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has accented to the 2025 appropriation bill of N615,857,950 billion into law.
Zulum presented the budget estimate of N584.76 billion on the 9th of December, 2024, passed by the State Assembly on 24th December with a marginal increase of N31 billion after extensive deliberations by members of the House.
During a brief ceremony at the Council Chamber of Government House on Monday, Governor Zulum while assenting to the budget christened “Budget of Recovery and Continuity” promised to complete outstanding projects made during his 2023 campaign promise.
“This year is very important for me because I want to complete all my promises I made during 2023 electioneering campaigns,” Zulum said.
He charged heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and members of the state executive council to comply strictly with the provisions of the appropriation bill while presenting their memos for approval.
The governor also commended the leadership and members of Borno State House of Assembly for approving the budget on time.
“We have to commend the leadership of the House of Assembly, we also have to commend the maturity of the House led by our able Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan”.
“This is very important because all the developmental strides achieved could not have been possible without the full support and cooperation government received from the legislature.
Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan commended the governor for the quality leadership and projects executed across the state in the last six years.
Lawan noted that the upward review of the appropriation bill was to capture some critical people-centered projects to be carried out by ministers, departments, and agencies.
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Zulum has announced the appointment of the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Mustapha Mallumbe, as his Deputy Chief of Staff, following the absence of current Chief of Staff, Professor Hussaini Marte, who has been indisposed for a while.
“I have appointed Dr. Babagana Mallumbe, who is also a cabinet member as Deputy Chief of Staff, to ensure that no vacuum is created. The current Chief is expected to join us by the middle of this year, “Zulum stated.
Zulum signs 2025 appropriation bill of N615.8 billion into law
Troops conduct wet-season clearance patrols across communities in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified wet-season clearance operations across several communities in Yobe State, engaging residents and conducting patrols to gather information on the activities of suspected terrorists.
The operations were conducted on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, by troops of the 233 Tank Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babangida, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
According to sources, the first patrol comprised 23 soldiers and CJTF personnel mounted on three gun trucks.
The troops conducted clearance operations around Jallingo, Mongono and Dushi villages, where they interacted with local residents, community leaders, farmers and herders.
The engagements were aimed at obtaining information on suspected terrorist activities and movements within the communities.
The troops, however, made no contact with terrorists during the operation and returned to base at about 3:01 p.m.
In a separate operation, the battalion’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF), comprising 24 soldiers mounted on two gun trucks, conducted another patrol from about 9 a.m.
The patrol covered Kalalawa, Jolowa, Ngarbiya and Sindiri villages, as well as sections of the Damaturu–Sasawa road axis.
The troops dominated the general area through a combination of mounted and dismounted patrols, maintaining security presence along the communities and road corridors.
No contact with terrorists was recorded during the second operation, with the troops returning to base at about 3:30 p.m.
The sustained patrols are part of Operation Hadin Kai’s wet-season clearance operations aimed at denying terrorist elements freedom of movement, protecting communities and maintaining security along key routes in the North-East.
The military said troops also continued to leverage interactions with farmers, herders and community leaders to strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning mechanisms.
Troops conduct wet-season clearance patrols across communities in Yobe
Troops intervene as cattle graze on farmlands in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Bokkos, have intervened following a report of alleged farm destruction in Butura Gida, Kunet and Mabel villages in Butura District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According sources, the troops responded to the incident at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, following a report of suspected farm destruction in the affected communities.
Upon arrival at the locations, the troops intercepted a herd of cattle grazing on farmlands in the area.
The livestock were subsequently moved to a safe location, while the affected farmers and herders were invited by the security personnel for an amicable resolution of the dispute.
The intervention was aimed at preventing the situation from escalating and maintaining peace between the farming and herding communities.
Troops intervene as cattle graze on farmlands in Plateau
Two fulani herders arrested after attack on farmers in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed at Sabon Layi under Operation Hard Knock, have arrested two suspected herders following an alleged attack on residents harvesting crops in Sabon Layi village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, when the troops responded to a distress call over an attack allegedly carried out by Fulani herders.
The sources said that upon arrival at the location, the troops found an elderly woman with injuries sustained during the incident.
The troops arrested two suspected herders, while other members of the group reportedly fled the area.
The injured woman was evacuated to the Missionary Hospital in Sabon Layi for medical attention.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Keystone Mangu Divisional Police Command for further investigation and necessary legal action.
Security forces are continuing efforts to maintain peace and prevent further escalation in the area.
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