Boko Haram: We won’t allow any terrorist group distract us – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima on Monday said he would not allow recent attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in some parts of the state to disturb his planned rebuilding of destroyed structures. Shettima said this while speaking with newsmen in Bama, headquarters of Bama Local Government Area of the state. He said, “They are also vendors of... Read More

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September 26, 2016

N30bn needed to reconstruct Bama town – Borno govt

The Borno State government on Monday said it would need about N30 billion for the reconstruction of Bama town destroyed by terrorist group, Boko Haram. This was stated by the Commissioner of of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Dr Babagana Umara while speaking with newsmen in Bama Local Government Area of the state. Umara said 86 public buildings... Read More

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September 22, 2016

Borno gov, Shettima relocates to liberated Boko Haram base, Bama

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has temporarily relocated his office to Bama, a town which was once the base of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The governor relocated on Wednesday as part of the commencement of reconstruction of the town destroyed by Boko Haram. Shettima said the town will be become the seat of Borno State government,... Read More

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