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Borno State Government Flags Off ₦15 Billion Overhead Bridge Project in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – The Borno State government today officially flagged off the construction of another major overhead project at the Post Office area of Maiduguri, a central and notoriously congested part of the city. Governor Babagana Zulum presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, marking the commencement of a project budgeted at ₦15…
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230 Repentant Boko Haram terrorists Ready for Borno Community Reintegration
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – Two hundred and thirty individuals who previously engaged in violent insurgency are now prepared for reintegration into Borno State communities, following a graduation ceremony at the Operation Safe Corridor Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) Camp in Malam Sidi, Gombe State. These 230 individuals are part of Batches 6…
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2027: The VP Shettima that I know will Survive
By Abdulkareem Haruna Early this week, in a display of unwavering solidarity, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Borno chapter, convened an emergency stakeholders meeting in Maiduguri, the state’s capital, to address swirling rumors of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s office and his place comes 2027. For four hours, the elite of Borno’s ruling political party engaged…
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To Maintain a Healthy Kidney Don’t Drink the Following…
By Abu Faisal Our kidneys are like silent workers in our bodies. They constantly clean our blood, control our blood pressure, and keep the balance of important salts (called electrolytes) just right. We often don’t think about them until they have a problem, but we should take care of them every day. One of the…
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National Security and Human Rights: A Shared Responsibility, Says Theater Commander
By Abdulkareem Haruna The ongoing battle against Boko Haram in Northeast Nigeria has reached a significant juncture, marked by a renewed emphasis on accountability and community engagement. This was underscored by the Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Wahidi Shaibu, during the recently concluded 4th edition of the Nigeria Army Human Rights Seminar…
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Borno Governor Seeks Renewed Military Push After Lamenting Gaps in Security Response to Boko Haram Gains
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who earlier this week publicly decried the Nigerian military’s efforts to contain a resurgence of Boko Haram that he said had led to the insurgents gaining control of three local government areas, held a series of urgent, closed-door meetings with Nigeria’s top military…
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CSOs Executive Director Urges Independent Rights Desk for Civilian Access
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria – A Borno civil society leader, Comrade Bulama Abiso, has called for the establishment of a human rights desk outside military control to improve civilian access for complaints and bolster the military’s accountability to the public. Speaking at the Nigeria Army Human Rights Seminar, Comrade Abiso, head of…
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MILESTONE: How CATAI Stepped Up Amid Conflict, Flood Crisis to Empower Vulnerable Communities (2)
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria – In 2024, as vulnerable communities in Maiduguri faced the combined impact of a protracted conflict and increasing climate-related disasters, the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), a local non-governmental organization, provided a crucial lifeline by saving lives and fostering positive socio-economic change. According to their recently…
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Borno CP Leads 15km Walkathon, Says Police Officers Have “Lost Right to Be Sick”
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Borno State Command of the Nigerian Police held a Walkathon today, marking the final phase of their Police Week celebrations. This trekking event, which spanned approximately 15 kilometers, aimed not only to promote physical fitness among officers but also to reassure the community of their unwavering commitment to…
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CATAI Milestones: A Data-Driven Overview of What’s Being Achieved for Women, Girls (1)
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) l, AA Maiduguri-baser NGO, has successfully implemented several strategic initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls during the past years in northeast Nigeria. With funding from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund and partnerships with organizations such as Malala Fund and the Danish Refugee Council,…
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