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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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VIDEO: Prof. Humphrey Nwonsu Speaks on Why June 12 Election Result was Not Announced
A trending video features Late Professor Humphrey Nwonsu, former NEC Chairman, discussing the 1993 Nigerian election he conducted, which was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime. Professor Nwonsu, the former NEC chairman, did not explain why the 1993 election results were delayed beyond June 17th until nearly 30 years later, when he published a book…
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ISWAP Fighters Surrender in Borno Following Joint Airstrikes with Niger Republic
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – Several fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to security forces in Borno State after a series of coordinated airstrikes with Niger Republic forces, security sources have confirmed. The airstrikes, according to a Zagazola, a news blog popular for reporting intriguing counterinsurgency activities in…
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UK Praises Governor Zulum’s Counter Insurgency Strategies, Reaffirms Support Amid Complex Challenges
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The United Kingdom has publicly lauded Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s efforts in combating the long-standing insurgency, a commendation delivered against a backdrop of ongoing security and humanitarian crises. During a Monday visit to Maiduguri, British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Atkinson acknowledged Zulum’s dedication to stabilizing the region…
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WORLD HIJAB DAY: Governor Zulum’s Wife, Clerics Stress Importance of Women’s Modesty, Societal Role
By Abdulkareem Haruna The wife of the Borno State governor, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslim women to embrace the Hijab while stressing that wearing the hijab is a sign of their faith and strength. Speaking at an event organized by the Coalition of Muslim Women Organisations Borno State, Dr (Mrs) Zulum…
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Borno Tech Agency Breaks Communication Barrier, Promotes ICT Learning in Local Languages
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a bid to bridge the digital divide caused by over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency, the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (BICTDA) is pioneering the use of local dialects to teach computer literacy, officials said Monday. This linguistic innovation is central to the agency’s…
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NEDC Delivers Ramadan Aid to 10,000 in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed food and non-food items to approximately 10,000 vulnerable individuals, including orphans, widows, and people with disabilities, in Borno State. The distribution is part of the commission’s Ramadan palliative program, designed to alleviate economic hardships during the holy month. NEDC Managing Director…
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₦80 Billion Alau Dam Reconstruction Project Kicks off in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Federal Government of Nigeria has today flagged off an ₦80 billion project to reconstruct and upgrade the collapsed Alau Dam in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. Following the devastating floods that swept through Maiduguri, the state capital, and environs in September 2024, claiming lives and livelihoods, the government of President Bola Ahmed…
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