Category: conflict
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Conflicting Directives Deepen Maiduguri Residents Flood Fears as Alau Dam Releases Water
By Abdulkareem Haruna Residents across Maiduguri and Jere local government areas which form the capital of Borno State, particularly those inhabiting areas adjacent to the Alau Dam and the downstream Ngadda and Gadabul rivers, confront a perplexing dilemma following a divergent directives from government agencies regarding the dam’s ongoing water release. This bureaucratic discord has…
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Red Cross Concludes Training on De-escalating Hospital Violence in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna Konduga, Nigeria – The Nigeria Red Cross, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), today concluded a two-day training program in Konduga, Borno State, focusing on de-escalating violence in hospital settings. The training, funded by the ICRC’s “Healthcare in Danger” (HCiD) project, is a critical initiative aimed at…
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Konduga Suicide Bombing: “Boko Haram Still Live Among Us’— APC Deputy National Chairman Insists
By Abdulkareem Haruna Konduga, Borno State – Following last Friday’s deadly suicide bombing, the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, has urged residents of Konduga Local Government to diligently cooperate with security agencies in identifying and apprehending Boko Haram elements, asserting that these terrorists are living within…
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Claims of US Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites Explained
Recent reports indicate that on Saturday, June 21, 2025, the United States, under President Donald Trump’s direction, launched military strikes against three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. By Abdulkareem Haruna Here’s a breakdown of how the strikes were reportedly carried out and the claims surrounding their impact Targets: * Fordo: This underground…
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Borno Attorney General Advocates for Child-Centered Juvenile Justice System
Maiduguri, Borno State – Borno State Attorney General, Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Hauwa Abubakar, today expressed a strong preference for child-centered approaches over traditional court proceedings when addressing juvenile justice matters. She made this remark during opening of the 5th World Congress on Justice with Children – a Satellite Event held in Maiduguri. Representing Governor…
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UNODC, Nigerian States Pledge Renewed Focus on Child Protection in Justice Systems
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The 5th editor World Congress on Justice with Children held a satellite event in Maiduguri on Monday, focusing on the urgent need to protect children within justice systems and address violence against them. The gathering, themed “Advancing Child-Centred Justice: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in the Child Justice Systems,” highlighted…
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Religious Leaders, Scholars Urge Tolerance and Justice at Maiduguri Peace Dialogue
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In a bid to foster interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based non-governmental organization, convened a one-day dialogue focused on Islam and Christianity, drawing religious leaders, scholars, and community members. The well-attended event, held at the Women Development Center Maiduguri, underscored the…
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NGO Trains Borno Grassroots Stakeholders On Tackling GBV, Online Exploitation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State, Nigeria – In a bid to safeguard its youth from online harassment and promote community well-being, the Center for Community Awareness for Youth Empowerment Initiative (CAYEI) has concluded a two-day intensive training program for community leaders, parents, teachers, and volunteers in Konduga Local Government Area. The program, designed to…
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Nigerian Army Chief Acknowledges “Setbacks”, Troop Losses in Boko Haram Fight
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria Army chief (5th from left) with other senior officers at the biannual COAS conference in Maiduguri. Photo Abdulkareem/HumAngle Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Thursday May 22, acknowledged that the Nigerian Army has “recorded a number of incidents where our brave warriors have paid the supreme sacrifice”…
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Boko Haram: Zulum Approves 35 Patrol Vehicles, Motorcycles for Borno Community
PRESS STATEMENT Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of 35 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to enhance the operational capabilities of the military and youth volunteers in Izge town. The patrol vehicles and motorcycles aim to improve mobility for local security volunteers, enabling them to respond swiftly to threats and support military…
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