Author: Bay-6 News
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Lake Chad Basin on Edge, Nigerian President Warns, as Governors Convene
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a stark warning Tuesday to the governors of the Lake Chad Basin region, declaring that the region “is not at ease” and faces a confluence of threats, from the ongoing insurgency to the effects of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the 5th…
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Lake Chad Basin Governors Convene in Maiduguri for Regional Stability Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Leaders from across the Lake Chad Basin region are set to gather in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday Jan. 29, for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The three-day summit, themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security, and Sustainable…
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Nigerian Military Confirms 22 Soldiers Killed, Denies Dislodgment of Any Base Amidst Ambush Reports
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian military has confirmed the tragic loss of 22 soldiers during recent operations against insurgents in the North East, specifically in the infamous Timbuktu Triangle. This announcement comes in response to earlier media reports claiming that a military base was dislodged following an ambush in the remote border community of Malumfatori.…
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LCBC, UNDP, AUC Discuss Key Issues Ahead of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum Hosted by Yobe
By Abdulkareem Haruna Ndjamena, CHAD– January 22, 2025 – Yobe State is set to welcome dignitaries from across the Lake Chad Basin region for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security and Sustainable Development for a Resilient…
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11,000 IDPs Finally Get Befitting Homes in Monguno
By Abdulkareem Haruna In recent years, the township of Monguno has transformed from a hotbed of Boko Haram’s brutal attacks to a beacon of hope for many internally displaced persons (IDPs). Once marked by violence and despair, the area metamorphosed to one of the largest humanitarian hubs in northeastern Nigeria, providing shelter and support to…
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Yobe State Government is preparing to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This forum aims to tackle ongoing regional challenges, particularly the enduring impact of the Boko Haram conflict, alongside issues such as extreme…
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Abba Wakilbe: Tackling Educational Challenges for 65,000 Conflict-Affected Children in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Whether you admire him or not, Engineer Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has earned respect for his sincere dedication to improving education in Borno – a state that has suffered significant setbacks in education due to years of violent conflict. Of course Abba’s unwavering dedication to improving educational access…
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RUGA: Borno Launches Cattle Ranch and Resettlement Center for 461 Families
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Saturday, January 11, Borno State, in partnership with the federal government of Nigeria, inaugurated a new cattle ranch and resettlement center aimed at addressing both farmers-herders conflicts and hunger issues. Named the Ngarannam Ruga Center, this initiative which provides livelihood support for 461 families, is the first of its kind in…
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Governor Zulum Commends MNJTF Troops, Calls for Enhanced Performance
By Abdulkareem Haruna N’Djamena, Republic of Chad – Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has praised the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their bravery in combating Boko Haram, while urging soldiers from the five participating countries to improve their efforts. Speaking at the 2024 Medal Parade ceremony for ‘Operation Lake Sanity-2’,…
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Borno Speaker: ₦31 Billion Budget Increase Essential for Health, Security Development
By Abdulkareem Haruna Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has shed light on the decision to increase the 2025 budget by ₦31 billion, highlighting the need to address significant gaps in critical sectors. The original budget proposal, presented by Governor Babagana Zulum on December 9, 2024, was set at ₦584 billion.…
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