Category: News
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Education in the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University
By Zainab Yetunde Adam Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani education advocate, once said: “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” This powerful statement goes beyond early childhood education, as many people assume. Learning is a continuous process, and education at every stage of life is a tool for personal growth…
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IRC reaches 160,000 with healthcare in Borno, as conflict scars deepen
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Borno State, where years of armed conflict have made access to basic healthcare a daily struggle, despite the relentless efforts of the government, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has emerged as a critical provider for hundreds of thousands of people, filling a significant gap in essential services. The organization’s health program,…
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2027: Northeast Group Apologizes to Good Jonathan, Asks Him to Run for President
By Abdulkareem Haruna A decade after his government was defeated at the polls and his legacy was tainted by accusations of complicity with the Boko Haram insurgency, a political group from northeast Nigeria has issued a public apology to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The stunning reversal took place at a press conference on Thursday…
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New Leadership for Civilian JTF: Borno Governor Appoints Veteran Army Colonel
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, has appointed a retired military officer, Col. Yahaya Gambo (Rtd), to coordinate the state’s Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The appointment of Col. Gambo (Rtd) marks the first time a military personnel has been officially tasked with leading the paramilitary civilian vigilante…
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Audu Ogbeh, former Nigerian minister and political leader, dies at 78
Audu Innocent Ogbeh, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and minister of agriculture from 2015 to 2019, has died. He was 78. Ogbeh died peacefully Saturday, his family confirmed in a statement. “He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service and dedication to our nation and community,” the statement read.…
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Nigerian Youth Corps Members Urged to Combat Illicit Arms in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna The North East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Major General Abubakar Adamu (rtd), has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Borno State to actively help in the fight against illegal weapons and drug abuse. Speaking…
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24,000 People Missing in Nigeria’s Conflict, ICRC Reports
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced on Wednesday that it has registered approximately 24,000 cases of missing persons in Nigeria since 2014, with the vast majority linked to the decade-long conflict in the country’s northeast. The figure, revealed at a media workshop here, highlights a hidden…
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Adamawa Flood Disaster: First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative Delivers ₦500 million in Aid and Support
By Abdulkareem Haruna YOLA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged a substantial donation of ₦500 million to aid victims of a devastating flood in Adamawa State, where the disaster has claimed 29 lives and displaced an estimated 180,000 households. The announcement came as a national show of solidarity, with the First…
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Borno Governor Hints on Review of Maiduguri Masterplan, Warns Against Building on Waterways
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – With Maiduguri once again facing the threat of severe flooding, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum announced on Saturday, August 2, the need for a critical review of the city’s town planning. The announcement follows a fresh bout of heavy rains that has left residents submerged, a painful reminder of…
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Flood Fears Recede as Zulum Intervenes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – In the face of rising flood fears, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum moved to calm residents Saturday, assuring them that measures are in place to prevent a recurrence of the devastating flood that claimed over 150 lives last September. The governor’s visit to the Alau Dam, a critical…
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