Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima have directed all gambling companies to leave the state.
Speaking at the 24th Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by Borno Radio Television Corporation in Maiduguri on Sunday, he said,"I have given directives to all Bet-Naija and Nairabet agents in the state to leave immediately. Drug and substance abuse gives birth to all immoral vices hence government’s determination to fight all forms of social vices."
Speaking further, he enjoined Muslims to unite for the common cause of salvaging the state.
Dr. Umar Alkali, in his lecture titled “Education for Girl Child and responsibility of Muslims” implored Muslims to invest in the education of orphans and vulnerable ones for future prosperity.