Borno Lifestyle

02/01/2026

KANEM–BORNO 2ND BI-ANNUAL SUMMIT, MAIDUGURI 2026

The Kanem–Borno 2nd Bi-Annual Summit is currently holding in Maiduguri, spanning 1st and 2nd January 2026. The summit serves as a global home for Kanem, bringing together sons and daughters of Kanem–Borno from across Nigeria and the diaspora.

This historic gathering is a deliberate and strategic effort to reconnect our people with their shared heritage, strengthen bonds across generations, and foster dialogue aimed at peace, unity, and long-term stability in the region. Participants include traditional leaders, scholars, professionals, youth representatives, and community stakeholders who are committed to the renaissance of the Kanem–Borno legacy.

Through constructive engagement, cultural reaffirmation, and collective visioning, the summit underscores the enduring relevance of Kanem–Borno as a foundation for social cohesion, reconciliation, and sustainable development.

As deliberations continue, the summit reaffirms a shared resolve to harness our history as a catalyst for a peaceful and prosperous future for Kanem–Borno and the wider region.

30/07/2025

Earlier today 30th July, 2025, several areas in Maiduguri were hit by devastating floods following heavy and prolonged downpours. Homes, roads, and businesses have been submerged, with many residents displaced and struggling to salvage what little they have left.

We are calling on the Borno State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, as well as NEMA, SEMA, and all relevant humanitarian agencies and stakeholders, to urgently come to the aid of those affected. Immediate intervention is needed in the form of shelter, food, clean water, and medical support.

To our brothers and sisters near and far, your prayers and support in any form will go a long way during this difficult time. May Allah protect and strengthen those affected and prevent further damage. 🤲🏽💔

30/07/2025

One of our own Maryam Bukar Hassan aka Alhanislam, a Nigerian spoken word artist and poet, has became the first United Nations Global Advocate for Peace.
Her message is one of hope which is particularly resonant for young people who often bear the brunt of conflict or feel paralyzed by global crises.

“Peace is not a silence you force into people’s mouths… It is not the absence of war; it is the presence of understanding,” she says in her latest poem.

Congratulations 🎊 Maryam.

16/09/2024

Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Maiduguri to commiserate the people over the recent floods disaster that occurred last week.

10/09/2024

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.
Allahumma-jurni fi musibati, wa akhlif li khairan minha.

This is the situation of flooding that we found ourselves in the early hours of today 9th September, 2024 in some areas of Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, North-East Nigeria.

Your prayers will be highly appreciated.

23/08/2024

Global Kanuri’s Cultural Festival

It’s the biggest global Kanuri cultural festival in Maiduguri that brings Kanuris from Niger, Cameroon, Senegal, Chad, Libya, and other African countries. This historic celebration started since 1350.

28/07/2024

His Eminence Shehu of Borno, Alh. (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-kanemi CFR, Fnse, received numerous Emirs at his domain of Maiduguri, for the royal Weddings of his daughters..

30/06/2024

Kanuri names and their origin

06/03/2024

17/02/2024

SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY, 2024. KANEM BORNO CULTURAL SUMMIT COLLOQUIUM 2024 INDIMI HALL UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI

16/02/2024