Category: Culture & Tradition
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Allamin Foundation, Amnesty International Mark Human Rights Day in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, supported by Amnesty International, gathered human rights advocates and community leaders on Wednesday to mark International Human Rights Day, issuing a targeted call to safeguard women and children from exploitation as the region navigates its post-conflict recovery. That urgency defined the gathering…
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North East Governors Unite to Tackle Almajiri Crisis, Pledge Support for National Commission
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Nigeria – In a concerted effort to address the complex issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children, the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has resolved to work closely with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE). Following their 11th meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, the governors pledged to provide…
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Sultan, 45 Monarchs in Bama as Borno’s Youngest First-Class Traditional Ruler Ascends Throne
By Abdulkareem Haruna BAMA, Nigeria – Dr. Umar Ibn Kyari Umar Elkanemi, 40, was officially crowned the second Shehu of Bama in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on Tuesday. The grand ceremony was attended by thousands, including 47 prominent traditional rulers. He succeeds his late father, who passed away in April 2021, and becomes the youngest…
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Clerics, Activists Unite to Combat Violence As Allamin Foundation Marks International Human Rights Day
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, 10 December 2024 – As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development held a significant event to mark International Human Rights Day, bringing together 80 youths, including individuals with disabilities and members of the youth security vigilante, aka Civilian Joint…
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Borno Assembly Member, Ali Kotoko Urges Stronger Support for Women in Politics
By Abdul Kareem Honorable Ali Kotoko, a member of the Borno State House of Assembly, representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Council has called for greater support for women participation in politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Honorable Kotoko made this call while speaking as a special guest of honor at a civil society engagement aimed at…
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Borno Triumphs at Abuja Carnival
By Abdul Kareem Borno State’s cultural delegation made a remarkable impact at the 2024 Abuja International Carnival, held from 21-25 November, securing the second overall position despite emerging from years of violent conflict. The Abuja Carnival, a prestigious event attracting participants from Nigeria, Africa, and beyond, featured a variety of activities including an opening ceremony,…
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NRC Partners Borno Journalists, CSOs on Safeguarding Women’s Rights to Housing, Land, Property
The NRC is partnering with Borno stakeholders to combat harmful practices that inhibit women’s rights to housing, land, and property.
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Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Visits Maiduguri, Challenges Single Story Narratives in Northern Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (tHT) — Chess grandmaster Tunde Onakoya’s recent visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, highlighted the dangers of a single story—a narrative he found to be incomplete as he encountered a peaceful region brimming with young chess enthusiasts. Upon arriving at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Onakoya was met with a warm welcome that defied the…
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Maiduguri Marvels As Kanem Borno Cultural Summit Ignites Historic Fanfare!
By Abdul Kareem Despite organizational hiccups and unimpressive media attention, the historic ‘maiden Kanem Borno Cultural Summit’ left the city of Maiduguri ablaze with the most colorful cultural splendor over the past weekend. The maiden event, which summoned a mammoth crowd from across Nigeria and neighboring West and Central African nations, injected a long-missed vibrancy…
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Townhall Advocates Attitudinal Change, Social Reorientation For Sustainable Peace, Development in Postinsurgency Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna The maiden Zonal Town Hall meeting for Social Reorientation in Borno State concluded with a powerful communique that has set the tone for a significant socio-cultural transformation. The meeting, which was held at the Conference Hall of Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri, on Monday, December 4, 2023, was attended by key stakeholders from…
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