Maiduguri: The ‘Borno Model’, introduced in 2021 by Gov. Babagana Zulum’s administration, is a non-kinetic approach that offers insurgents willing to renounce violence the opportunity to surrender to the military. The model primarily relies on dialogue to persuade Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters to lay down their arms at designated reception centres and embrace peace. […]
Day: March 13, 2025
Dangote Foundation Launches N16bn National Food Intervention Project
Kano: The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has inaugurated the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion, aiming to benefit one million Nigerians across the nation. The Chairman of the foundation, Mr. Aliko Dangote, made the announcement during the inaugural ceremony in Kano, represented by his daughter, Marya. The initiative is a response […]
Customs Intercepts Undeclared $1.1m at Kano Airport
Kano: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of undeclared foreign currency amounting to 1.1 million U.S. dollars and 135,900 Saudi Riyals at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. The undeclared funds were discovered during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger from Saudi Arabia on Saudi Airline Flight No. […]