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22 Dead, 132 Injured in Plateau School Building Collapse
Rescue operations continue at the site of the collapsed building at Saints Academy in Jos, Nigeria, where 22 people died and 132 were injured. By Abdul Kareem JOS, Nigeria (ThT) — The Plateau State Government has confirmed 22 deaths and 132 injuries following the collapse of a school building in Jos, the state capital. Six…
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Kenya’s Embattled President Sacks Entire Cabinet Amid Protests, Economic Challenges
By Abdul Kareem In a bold move aimed at addressing weeks of public unrest and economic challenges, Kenyan President William Ruto has taken decisive action by dismissing nearly all of his Cabinet ministers and the attorney general. This move comes in the wake of widespread protests over high taxes and poor governance, triggered by the…
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277 Women, Children Freed from Terrorist Captivity in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem Military authorities in Borno, Northeast Nigeria, have rescued 277 women and children from Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist enclaves, officials announced on Wednesday. Major General Ken Chigbu, Deputy Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military counter-insurgency operation, revealed the news at a handover ceremony at the Maiduguri military barracks. “These…
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Troops Neutralize 4 Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa Forest Clash
By Abdul Kareem In a recent operation, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Hybrid and Civilian JTF Forces, successfully neutralized four Boko Haram terrorists during a clash in Bula Dalo Village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno on July 6, 2024, according to intelligence sources. The insurgents, according to Zagazola Makama, a …
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Before Kadafur Ends His 30 Days Stint as Acting Governor of Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the next few days, precisely by 7th of July, the deputy governor of Borno state, Usman Umar Kadafur, would be ending his 30 days role as the acting Governor of the state. It would be a massive disservice and unkind of the media not to say or write something about it,…
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NEDC MD visits hospitalized victims of Gwoza suicide bombing, promises support
By Abdul Kareem The Managing Director of the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), Goni Alkali, visited the Specialists Hospital Maiduguri on Tuesday to express solidarity with the victims of the recent suicide bombings in Gwoza town, Borno state. Accompanied by senior management staff of the commission, the MD was welcomed by the Medical Director of the…
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NGO Trains Youth on Civic Engagement in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem Pompommari, Konduga LGA, Borno State — The Center for Community Awareness and Youth Empowerment Initiative (CAYEI), with funding from the Nigeria Youths Futures Fund and support from Leap Africa, had this week successfully conducted a crucial training session for community stakeholders, youth, and women groups on civic engagement, issue identification, and advocacy. …
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ZULUM: 238 Projects in 365 Days; Another Year of Remarkable Progress in Borno’s Project Landscape
By Abdul Kareem There is no doubt that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has set a new standard for leadership and progress in Nigeria. In just the past year, Governor Zulum has overseen a remarkable transformation in Borno, personally spearheading 238 projects across 13 sectors. These projects have left a lasting impact on the…
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Truth Alliance’s Drama Series Shines Light on Terrorists Recruitment Tactics in Borno State
By Abu Faisal In an ongoing effort to counter extremist ideologies, The Truth Alliance has launched a community drama series under its “Time to Tell the Truth” campaign, aimed at exposing the recruitment tactics used by terrorist groups in Borno State. The initiative, announced Tuesday by spokesperson Ahmed Mustapha, featured performances on June 24 and…
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Borno CSOs, Government Coordinating Agency to Partner on Implementing State’s 25-Year Development Plans
By Abdul Kareem The Network of Civil Society in Borno State (NECSOB) and the Borno State Agency for Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response (BOACSDHR) have joined forces to drive the state’s ambitious 25-year development plan and a 10-year strategic action plan. During a courtesy visit on Tuesday, NECSOB officials met with Dr. Babakura…
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