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A New Approach to Combatting Terrorism in Nigeria: The Truth Alliance and the Path Forward
By Ahmed Mustapha Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit in Abuja concluded that a new approach to fighting terrorism was needed across Africa. As the head of one of Nigeria’s largest NGOs dealing with this problem, I strongly agree and hope that the conclusions of this meeting will herald new and exciting approaches…
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Triumph in Sambisa: Nigerian Army’s Operation Desert Sanity III Crushes Boko Haram, Rescues 386 Captives
By Abdul Kareem Konduga, Nigeria – In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against terrorism, the Nigerian Army’s Operation Desert Sanity III has dealt a decisive blow to Boko Haram insurgents in the notorious Sambisa Forest. Brigadier General Abubakar Haruna, the acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1, led a morale-boosting…
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Borno Pensioners Laud Governor Zulum’s Commitment to Welfare
By Abdul Kareem Borno State’s pensioners have lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for his decisive action in ensuring the timely payment of pensions and gratuities, despite the state’s security challenges. Members of the National Union of Pensioners (NUP) gathered in Maiduguri, representing branches across all 27 local government areas. The union’s Chairman, Comrade Musa Alhaji Bukar,…
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RHI: Women in South-South Nigeria Reap Benefits of Major Agric Empowerment Program – As First Lady Visits Uyo
By Abdul Kareem UYO, Nigeria — A groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women in agriculture has taken root in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, where one hundred women farmers are now poised to cultivate success with significant financial boosts. The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), focusing on women empowerment, launched a robust agricultural support program in Uyo…
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Boko Haram’s Ranks Crumble: Defections Signal Terror Group’s Decline ~ Truth Alliance
By Abu Faisal A coalition of civil society groups, The Truth Alliance, has reported a significant split within the terrorist group Boko Haram. The rift, marked by a wave of defections, points to a decrease in the group’s control and a dip in morale among its fighters. During a recent campaign named ‘Cracks in the…
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Borno’s Governor Zulum Flags off N1 Billion Mega Training Package for 2700 Teachers
By Abdul Kareem In an ambitious move to improve the quality of education in Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has announced the commencement of a landmark training program for 2730 teachers from 27 local government education authorities. They are spending one billion naira to achieve this. Speaking at the College of Education, Waka-Biu, where a…
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15 Blind Men Who Choose Education Over Begging, Secure Automatic Employment with University Degrees
By Abdul Kareem Fifteen visually impaired men in Borno state have chosen the path of honor by pursuing education instead of resorting to begging on the streets. And in recognition of their determination, the government has granted them automatic employment. Governor Babagana Zulum gave express approval for their employment at a meeting he had with…
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Weather Wonders: Ice Rains in Biu While Maiduguri Endures Deadly Heatwave
By Abdul Kareem As the heatwave continues to affect Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, resulting in discomfort and even fatalities among residents, people in Biu, located in the southern part of the state, have experienced unusual rainfall on Friday, April, 26. Biu, a town located 180 km to the south of Maiduguri, experienced an…
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Make No Mistake: Food Palliative, Not My Administration’s Priority ~ Zulum
By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has defended the strategic distribution of food aid amidst the continuing Boko Haram crisis, stressing that palliative distribution has never been his administration’s priority. Addressing journalists, today, in Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai local government area, the governor stressed that his administration’s approach was a careful balance…
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The Privilege and Burden of Conflict Reporting in Nigeria: Navigating the Emotional Toll
By Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu ( Originally Published by Al Jazeera on: Wed, 04/17/2024 – 18:02) The Burden of Bearing WitnessLast month, I walked away from an important story that needed to be told. I was in the field in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, where the over-a-decade-old Boko Haram insurgency has caused immeasurable devastation to lives and…
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