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Borno Suspends Road Construction Contract Over Delays, Poor Performance

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BY: EDITOR The Borno State Government has suspended a road construction contract awarded to Qumecs Nigeria Limited, citing poor performance and significant delays despite substantial payments made to the contractor. The decision followed an inspection of the Industrial Hub Road project along the Maiduguri–Kano/Jos Road by the State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Adam Bukar Bababe, who expressed dissatisfaction with the pace and quality of the work. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Works and Housing, the project was awarded with a completion period of six months, but after 10 months only about 35% of the work has been completed. The ministry said government records show that nearly 70% of the contract value had already been paid to the contractor to accelerate the project, describing the progress as unacceptable and a breach of the contractual agreement. Officials also identified deficiencies in several key aspects of the project, including the dr...
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Farmers, Herders Receive Conflict Prevention Training in Northeast Nigeria

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By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde  Nigerian authorities and peacebuilding experts have launched a five-day training programme aimed at reducing violent conflicts between farmers and herders in Borno State, as communities prepare for the peak of the farming season. The workshop, organised by the Borno State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), brings together farmers, pastoralists, traditional rulers, community leaders, security stakeholders and government officials to strengthen dialogue, promote peaceful coexistence and improve mechanisms for resolving disputes over land and grazing resources. Recurring clashes between farming and pastoral communities have disrupted livelihoods, displaced families and undermined agricultural production in several parts of Nigeria. Organisers said the training is intended to address the underlying causes of such conflicts by encouraging communication, mediation and collaborative resource management. Speaking at the ope...
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Borno Sports Writers Hail El-Kanemi Warriors After Fourth Federation Cup Triumph

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By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Borno State Chapter, has congratulated El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club following the team's victory in the 2026 President Federation Cup, describing the achievement as a testament to resilience, discipline and consistent performance. In a statement issued on Saturday, SWAN Chairman Ibrahim Tukur praised the Maiduguri-based club after it defeated Ikorodu City 1-0 in the final to secure its fourth title in Nigeria's oldest domestic football competition. The winning goal came in the 19th minute when Muktar Ismail converted a penalty, handing El-Kanemi Warriors another historic success and adding to the club's previous Federation Cup triumphs in 1991, 1992 and 2024. "The hard-fought victory demonstrates the team's resilience, commitment, technical brilliance and remarkable consistency," the association said. SWAN described the latest success as the reward for month...
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A Voice Falls Silent: Borno Journalist Ahmed Mari Miringa Dies After Prolonged Illness

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Colleagues remember the veteran reporter as a dedicated journalist whose commitment to telling the stories of northeastern Nigeria earned him respect across the media community By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri  The journalism community in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State is mourning the death of veteran reporter Ahmed Mari Miringa, whose years of dedicated reporting chronicled the challenges and resilience of communities affected by conflict and humanitarian crises. Miringa, a correspondent with Champions Newspapers , died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, according to colleagues and family members. His passing has drawn tributes from journalists, media professionals and friends who described him as a committed reporter and respected colleague. For many who worked alongside him, Miringa was more than a journalist. He was remembered as a calm, humble and passionate professional who remained devoted to public-interest journalism despite the difficult condi...
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Borno Trains 100 Livestock Farmers to Boost Productivity and Business Growth

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By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri  MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a bid to strengthen livelihoods and improve food security in northeastern Nigeria, the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in partnership with the Borno State Government, has trained 100 livestock farmers in modern farming practices, business development, and financial management. The participants, drawn from Borno State's three senatorial districts, attended a capacity-building workshop designed to help livestock entrepreneurs improve productivity, expand their businesses, and build resilience against economic and environmental challenges. Livestock farming remains a critical source of income for thousands of households in Borno, a state recovering from years of conflict that disrupted agricultural activities and weakened rural economies. However, many farmers continue to face obstacles including limited access to finance, inadequate business management skills, poor mar...
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