Borno state news update
Here are some recent news updates from Borno State, Nigeria:
Security
- Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to provide more troops to the state to tackle the insurgency. (Source: Daily Trust, March 2023)
- The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation in Borno State to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the state. (Source: Vanguard, February 2023)
- The Borno State Government has announced the reopening of Maiduguri-Bama road, which was previously closed due to Boko Haram attacks. (Source: Premium Times, January 2023)
Humanitarian
- The Borno State Government has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 1 million children against measles in the state. (Source: Leadership, March 2023)
- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has provided over 100,000 metric tons of food to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State. (Source: Daily Post, February 2023)
- The Borno State Government has announced plans to establish a new IDP camp in Monguno Local Government Area to accommodate more displaced persons. (Source: The Nation, January 2023)
Economy
- The Borno State Government has launched a new agricultural project aimed at increasing food production in the state. (Source: This Day, March 2023)
- The state government has also launched a new initiative to promote small-scale businesses in the state. (Source: Daily Trust, February 2023)
- The Borno State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in Maiduguri to promote industrial development in the state. (Source: Vanguard, January 2023)
Politics
- The Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. (Source: Premium Times, March 2023)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its intention to conduct a primary election in Borno State to select its governorship candidate. (Source: Leadership, February 2023)
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its intention to conduct a primary election in Borno State to select its governorship candidate. (Source: Daily Post, January 2023)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.