Category: News
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2027: The VP Shettima that I know will Survive
By Abdulkareem Haruna Early this week, in a display of unwavering solidarity, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Borno chapter, convened an emergency stakeholders meeting in Maiduguri, the state’s capital, to address swirling rumors of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s office and his place comes 2027. For four hours, the elite of Borno’s ruling political party engaged…
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National Security and Human Rights: A Shared Responsibility, Says Theater Commander
By Abdulkareem Haruna The ongoing battle against Boko Haram in Northeast Nigeria has reached a significant juncture, marked by a renewed emphasis on accountability and community engagement. This was underscored by the Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Wahidi Shaibu, during the recently concluded 4th edition of the Nigeria Army Human Rights Seminar…
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Borno Governor Seeks Renewed Military Push After Lamenting Gaps in Security Response to Boko Haram Gains
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who earlier this week publicly decried the Nigerian military’s efforts to contain a resurgence of Boko Haram that he said had led to the insurgents gaining control of three local government areas, held a series of urgent, closed-door meetings with Nigeria’s top military…
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CSOs Executive Director Urges Independent Rights Desk for Civilian Access
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria – A Borno civil society leader, Comrade Bulama Abiso, has called for the establishment of a human rights desk outside military control to improve civilian access for complaints and bolster the military’s accountability to the public. Speaking at the Nigeria Army Human Rights Seminar, Comrade Abiso, head of…
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MILESTONE: How CATAI Stepped Up Amid Conflict, Flood Crisis to Empower Vulnerable Communities (2)
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria – In 2024, as vulnerable communities in Maiduguri faced the combined impact of a protracted conflict and increasing climate-related disasters, the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), a local non-governmental organization, provided a crucial lifeline by saving lives and fostering positive socio-economic change. According to their recently…
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Borno CP Leads 15km Walkathon, Says Police Officers Have “Lost Right to Be Sick”
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Borno State Command of the Nigerian Police held a Walkathon today, marking the final phase of their Police Week celebrations. This trekking event, which spanned approximately 15 kilometers, aimed not only to promote physical fitness among officers but also to reassure the community of their unwavering commitment to…
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CATAI Milestones: A Data-Driven Overview of What’s Being Achieved for Women, Girls (1)
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) l, AA Maiduguri-baser NGO, has successfully implemented several strategic initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls during the past years in northeast Nigeria. With funding from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund and partnerships with organizations such as Malala Fund and the Danish Refugee Council,…
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VIDEO: Prof. Humphrey Nwonsu Speaks on Why June 12 Election Result was Not Announced
A trending video features Late Professor Humphrey Nwonsu, former NEC Chairman, discussing the 1993 Nigerian election he conducted, which was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime. Professor Nwonsu, the former NEC chairman, did not explain why the 1993 election results were delayed beyond June 17th until nearly 30 years later, when he published a book…
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ISWAP Fighters Surrender in Borno Following Joint Airstrikes with Niger Republic
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – Several fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to security forces in Borno State after a series of coordinated airstrikes with Niger Republic forces, security sources have confirmed. The airstrikes, according to a Zagazola, a news blog popular for reporting intriguing counterinsurgency activities in…
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UK Praises Governor Zulum’s Counter Insurgency Strategies, Reaffirms Support Amid Complex Challenges
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The United Kingdom has publicly lauded Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s efforts in combating the long-standing insurgency, a commendation delivered against a backdrop of ongoing security and humanitarian crises. During a Monday visit to Maiduguri, British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Atkinson acknowledged Zulum’s dedication to stabilizing the region…
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