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24/06/2024

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A FUTURE THAT IS FOR THE YOUTH, BY THE YOUTH, AND BEYOND, COMR. ZANNA AMMA ABUBAKAR

Today, we stand at the threshold of a new era. An era where our generation will shape the course of history. We are the ones we've been waiting for.

We must harness our energy, creativity, and passion to build a brighter future. A future where every young person has access to quality education, skills, and opportunities to thrive.

We must challenge the status quo, innovate, and disrupt the norms that have held us back. We must build a world that is more just, equitable, and sustainable.

But, we cannot do it alone. We need to come together, support our journey, and lift each other up. We need to be the change we want to see in the world.

So, let us unite, let us inspire, and let us empower each other to build a future that is beyond our wildest dreams.

A future that is for the youth, by the youth, and beyond.

Thank you.

24/06/2024

Borno Youth Connect - BYC

A FUTURE THAT IS FOR THE YOUTH, BY THE YOUTH, AND BEYOND, COMR. ZANNA AMMA ABUBAKAR

Today, we stand at the threshold of a new era. An era where our generation will shape the course of history. We are the ones we've been waiting for.

We must harness our energy, creativity, and passion to build a brighter future. A future where every young person has access to quality education, skills, and opportunities to thrive.

We must challenge the status quo, innovate, and disrupt the norms that have held us back. We must build a world that is more just, equitable, and sustainable.

But, we cannot do it alone. We need to come together, support our journey, and lift each other up. We need to be the change we want to see in the world.

So, let us unite, let us inspire, and let us empower each other to build a future that is beyond our wildest dreams.

A future that is for the youth, by the youth, and beyond.

Thank you.

20/05/2024

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Authorities have confirmed that Iran's president, Ebrahim Raisi, and the country's foreign minister died in a helicopter crash in an area near the border with Azerbaijan.

20/05/2024

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Hukumomi sun tabbatar cewa shugaban Iran, Ebrahim Raisi da ministan harkokin wajen ƙasar, sun rasu a wani hatsarin jirgin sama mai saukar ungulu a wani yanki da ke kusa da kan iyaka da Azerbaijan.

14/04/2024

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VP Shettima, Zulum, wives, visits Tinubu in Lagos

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, were joined by their wives, Nana Kashim Shettima and Dr Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday in Lagos to pay sallah homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Eid el Fitr (Sallah) is celebrated by Muslims around the world to mark the end of Ramadan fast.

The Vice President, on the same Friday, after the personal visit, led governors of the 36 states and the leadership of the National Assembly, to pay a visit to the president.

The age-long Sallah homage to the president is usually carried out by selected dignitaries, senior officials of government and stakeholders.

Zulum returned to Maiduguri on Saturday and embarked on an inspection of infrastructures constructed by his administration, these include the new 500 housing estate along Damaturu highway, Borno's second flyover located near Borno Express terminus, metro housing estate and mega primary school, Muna.

22/01/2024

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𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴

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17/01/2024

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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

I am deeply saddened by the devastating explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night.

The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties.
It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behavior that has created the conditions for this sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished.

I commiserate with the government and people of Oyo State and call on all concerned agencies of government to unravel the circumstances that led to this tragedy with alacrity.

I have directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with the Oyo State Government to offer immediate and comprehensive relief to the victims.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President Federal Republic of Nigeria
January 17,2024

17/01/2024

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On the Bodija, Ibadan incident…

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17/01/2024

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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗶 𝗔𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲; 𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night in Abuja, said he benefitted immensely from his close relationship with long-time confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, and that he considered himself lucky to have him.

Speaking at a dinner held at the State House Conference Centre to celebrate the 85th birthday of the elder statesman, President Tinubu said he was delighted that the sentiments he had about the former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who is also a former governor of Osun State, resonated well with other speakers at the event.

“Listening to the remarks from the podium, they are inspirational enough. It has been said that you are Mr. Integrity, we, the younger ones, are very lucky to have you. You deserve to be celebrated. Thank you for always being forthright and being honest. I do not want to repeat myself beyond the fact that, lucky enough for me, I have you. I thank God for your life,” the President said to Chief Akande.

Recounting the role of Chief Akande in the process leading to the emergence of the APC as a mega party and its eventual election victory in 2015, the President stated that the lessons in forgiveness and patience that he learnt from the elder statesman eventually led him to becoming the President of Nigeria.

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17/01/2024

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Muhammadu Buhari

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja thanked former President Muhammadu Buhari for his visionary leadership of Nigeria and commitment to probity, propriety, and service.

Speaking at the launch of two books on the former President; Working with Buhari: Reflections of a former Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, by Femi Adesina, and Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy, by Dr. Udu Yakubu, President Tinubu said Buhari demonstrated integrity and transparency in leadership.

The President said the former President has kept his word not to interfere in government matters after leaving office.

“When you left office, you left a lot of pens and files for me for continuity. I inherited the liabilities and assets of my predecessor.

“You told me it will be difficult to please everyone as a leader. You advised that I should work hard and satisfy my conscience,” he said.

President Tinubu stated that former President Buhari inherited a tottering economy and an overwhelming security situation, but that the former President was able to start the process that would guarantee stability.

“I am glad that history has been reintroduced in our schools, and this will be part of our curriculum,’’ the President said on the books.

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17/01/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA DASO

Ayaune Hajjiya daso tacika shakara talatin da uku
33Age wani fata zakuyimar 🤩🤩

13/01/2024

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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven (11) new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy:

(1) Tola Akerele — Director-General, National Theatre

(2) Dr. Shaibu Husseini — Director-General, National Films and Censors Board

(3) Mr. Obi Asika — Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture

(4) Aisha Adamu Augie — Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture

(5) Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan — Chief Conservator, National War Museum

(6) Ahmed Sodangi — Director-General, National Gallery of Art

(7) Chaliya Shagaya — Director-General, National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies

(8) Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana — Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria

(9) Otunba Biodun Ajiboye — Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation

(10) Ali Nuhu — Managing-Director, Nigerian Film Corporation

(11) Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed — Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments

11/01/2024

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Zulum to transport unions: Comply with load restriction laws or risk jail term
. Governor orders completion of trailer park in two months

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a stern warning to transport unions, including the Road Transport Workers Union of Nigeria (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and Clearance Agents Association.

The governor noted that government will impose severe penalties, including jail terms on those that violate load restriction laws in the state.

Zulum served the warning in Maiduguri on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of transport unions in the state at the council chamber of the government house.

The governor emphasized the importance of adhering to load restrictions as mandated by government's transportation regulations. However, he announced that Borno State Government will send a bill to the State House of Assembly for the review of existing road and transportation laws to provide explicit and stern punishment for violators.

Governor Zulum also instructed that weighbridges are to be installed in some strategic places to ensure that owners and operators of heavy trucks adhere to load restrictions on highways.
. Governor orders completion of trailer park in two months

Meanwhile, the governor directed the Ministry of Works and Housing to ensure the completion of works at the ongoing trailer park project in Maiduguri.

The governor explained that with the completion of the trailer park, government will fully enforce the state transport law banning trailers and other vehicles conveying heavy loads from accessing the city centre.

Governor Zulum stated that the measures are aimed at protecting road infrastructure in the state, saving huge amounts that could be used for maintenance.

09/01/2024

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Agriculture: Zulum orders reactivation of South Chad Irrigation Scheme

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a plan to reactivate the South Chad Irrigation Scheme aimed at providing a livelihood for the resettled communities.

The governor made the announcement on Monday in Wulgo, a community in Ngala Local Government Area.

"Borno State Government will see how to open up and expand the irrigation activities on the shores of Lake Chad. We will resettle new communities and we shall reactivate the South Chad Irrigation Scheme in order to address food crises in Borno State," Zulum said.

The South Chad Irrigation Scheme comprising of communities along the water shores of Lake Chad, including Gamboru, Dambore, Wulgo, Marte, and Kirenuwa will create employment opportunities and enhance food security for the people in the region.

The governor noted that the State Ministry of Agriculture has mapped out a strategy for the reactivation of irrigation schemes across the state.

He said that the reactivation of the irrigation scheme would provide the resettled communities with livelihoods without relying on food aid for survival.

"You can see the quantum of food that is being distributed here, it is not sustainable to continue with such distribution. It is imperative, therefore, to look for medium- and longer-term sustainable solutions that will completely address food crises in the state. The State Ministry of Agriculture has taken a far-reaching decision that will address the food crises. Among them is the reactivation of the irrigation scheme across Borno State," Governor Zulum said.

The governor, accompanied by the senator representing Borno Central, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan, a member of the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba, a member representing Ngala at the State Assembly, Hon Bukar Abatcha and the Local Government Chairman of Ngala, visited Gamboru, Wulgo and Dambore irrigation sites.

06/01/2024

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President Tinubu to Security Chiefs: You are making good progress, but there must be conclusive victory

President Bola Tinubu has asked the nation’s security chiefs to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats assailing the country.

Addressing security chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, President Tinubu said while good progress is being made with the elimination of some security threats across multiple theatres, success will ultimately be defined by a final conclusion to the multi-dimensional menace.

“We have too many investments that we need to make now in soft and physical infrastructure, in social security, in MSME empowerment, and other growth enablers. We are pursuing a $1 trillion economy in the next few years, and our efforts will be undermined if we do not finally wrap up our progressive onslaught against enemies of progress. Be encouraged. The confidence of our people in your capacity is rising, and they are appreciative of the sacrifices of our men and women.

“The success you are recording is undeniable. Nigerians are seeing it, but the avoidable errors, as witnessed recently in Kaduna, are unacceptable and cannot be repeated. I am pleased that coordination between all agencies has dramatically improved over recent months, but there is no room for celebrations until we can end this; until we can bring our troops back to their own localities, and until we can free up resources for our critical economic expansion programme,” the President firmly stated.

The President emphasized that the armed forces must deliver on his objective to ensure the nation achieves a sustainable production of two million barrels of crude oil per day, including condensates, within the first quarter of 2024.

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06/01/2024

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President Tinubu extols Nigerians’ creative excellence, congratulates Funke Akindele on Box Office record

President Bola Tinubu celebrates the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.

President Tinubu congratulates Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.

The President extols the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, acknowledging its pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable export.

“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” President Tinubu states.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 5, 2024

05/01/2024

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President Tinubu congratulates Kano Governor on 61st birthday

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on his 61st birthday.

President Tinubu recognizes the steadfastness implicit in the political trajectory of Governor Yusuf, rising through the political rung from personal assistant, commissioner to governor.

The President wishes the Governor success in the discharge of his duties.

The President also prays that the Almighty grant the Governor many more years in good health and strength.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 4, 2024

03/01/2024

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President Tinubu signs 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope, directs MDAs to provide monthly performance reports

President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law in keeping with his avowed commitment to maintaining a timeous, predictable, and efficient budget cycle.

President Tinubu assented to the bill at the State House, on Monday, shortly after returning to Abuja from Lagos.

Speaking at the signing of the bill, the President assured Nigerians that the implementation of the budget would be efficiently pursued and vigorously monitored, adding: “All the institutional mechanisms shall be held to account in ensuring diligent implementation”.

“All MDA’s have been directed to take responsibility and provide monthly Budget Performance Reports to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, which in turn shall ensure the veracity of such. The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy shall hold regular reviews with the Economic Management Team and, in addition, I shall Chair periodic Economic Coordination Council meetings,” he said.

The top priorities of the 2024 budget of N28.7 trillion are defence and internal security, job creation, macro-economic stability, improved investment environment, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security.

The President emphasized that his commitment to enhance investment promotion while creating a rules-based society that favours no individual over the law begins with important reforms in the Nigerian judiciary, the funding for which is captured in the 2024 Appropriation Act.

“Funding the judiciary is a major element in our effort to support a just, rules-based society. Statutory transfer to the Judiciary has been increased from 165 billion naira to 342 billion naira,” the President said.

Some of the key estimates are capital expenditure, N10 trillion; recurrent expenditure, N8.8 trillion; debt service, N8.2 trillion, and statutory transfers, N1.7 trillion.

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