Category: News
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NEDC Delivers Aid to Flood and Boko Haram Victims in Southern Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has dispatched substantial relief materials to thousands affected by recent devastating floods and ongoing Boko Haram attacks in Borno State’s Southern Senatorial District. The aid, including thousands of bags of food staples and essential building materials, aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced…
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NEDC’s Achievements in Northeast Will Pave Way for President Tinubu’s Re-election – Momoh
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Engineer Abubakar Momoh, Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, has expressed strong confidence that the extensive development projects undertaken by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) will be instrumental in securing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The minister’s remarks followed a two-day working tour of NEDC operation in…
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Regional Development Minister Calls for Sustained Post-Flood Support in Borno, As Deputy Gov’ Hails NEDC Interventions
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – The Federal Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh, currently on a working visit to Borno State, had on Monday reiterated the federal government’s commitment to the region’s recovery and development, urging international partners to maintain their post-flood support. The Minister’s remarks came during a courtesy call on…
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Regional Development Minister Visits Borno, Pays Homage to Shehu
By Abdulkareem Haruna Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh made his inaugural visit to the Shehu of Borno’s historic palace today, as he embarked on a high-level engagement of his newly established ministry in the northeast region. At the palace the Minister expressed his “privilege” to be in the ancient palace with his team on…
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Most Male Parliamentarians Backing Reserved Seat for Women Bill ~ Zainab Gimba
By Abdulkareem Haruna An overwhelming majority of male lawmakers in Nigeria’s National Assembly are now backing a bill to create reserved seats for women, a prominent female legislator, Zainab Gimba revealed. Honorable Zainab Gimba, who represents the Bama, Ngala, and Kala Balge constituencies in the House of Representatives, expressed considerable optimism about the bill’s prospects…
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After 40 Years Savannah State Bid Gains Momentum at Public Hearing
By Abdulkareem Haruna After more than four decades of persistent advocacy, the long-standing demand for the creation of Savannah State from the current Borno State received a notably positive reception this past week at the North East Zonal Senate Committee Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. A substantial gathering of supporters converged…
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Borno Deputy Speaker Backs Push for Savannah State, Cautions Against Premature Celebration
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Engineer Abdullahi Askira, has given his full support for the proposed Savannah State, an aspiration predominantly championed by the people of Southern Borno, his home region. Though the effort to carve a new state from Borno has undeniably…
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Northeast Civil Society Group Urges Sweeping Fiscal and Electoral Reforms
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri NIGERIA – The North East Civil Society Network (NECSN) submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Nigerian Senate Committee on Constitutional Review on Friday, advocating for significant amendments aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and electoral integrity across the nation. The coalition of civil society organizations, focused on promoting good governance and development…
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Civil Society Groups Back Diaspora Voting, Urge Caution on Implementation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigerian civil society organizations are advocating for the inclusion of diaspora voting in the nation’s electoral process, a move they believe will enhance democratic participation. However, they are simultaneously urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement robust safeguards to prevent potential abuses. The Network of Civil Society…
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Nigerian Women’s Groups Push for Reserved Legislative Seats, Electoral Reforms
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A coalition of civil society organizations, led by the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), on Friday formally submitted a memorandum to the Senate Committee on constitutional amendment, advocating for the creation of additional legislative seats exclusively for women and significant reforms to the selection process of the…
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