Category: News
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NEDC Launches Initiative to Combat Waste, Boost Local Economy in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has launched a multi-pronged initiative aimed at tackling the region’s mounting waste problem while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. The program focuses on training individuals in sustainable waste management practices and providing them with the tools and skills to create marketable products from recycled…
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Historic Coronation in Dikwa: New Shehu Pledges Unity and Progress
By Abdulkareem Haruna DIKWA, Nigeria — In a colorful ceremony marked by tradition and hope, Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim was coronated as the 13th Shehu of Dikwa, an auspicious event attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. The new Shehu, a figure of revered leadership, expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the…
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Civil Society Calls for Action, Inclusion at 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum – ‘What is for us without us is not for us!’
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State — As the 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum concluded, Friday, Jan. 31, a united voice from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the humanitarian crisis that has gripped the Lake Chad Region for over a decade. The three-day forum, held in Maiduguri,…
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Lake Chad Basin: AfDB Pledges Support, German Official Urges Stronger Regional Cooperation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged continued support for the Lake Chad Basin, announcing that it has invested more than $2 billion over the past two decades in projects that have benefited 15.3 million people affected by the region’s crises. Dr. Riadh Ben Messaoud, Lead Coordinator for West…
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Lake Chad Basin on Edge, Nigerian President Warns, as Governors Convene
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a stark warning Tuesday to the governors of the Lake Chad Basin region, declaring that the region “is not at ease” and faces a confluence of threats, from the ongoing insurgency to the effects of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the 5th…
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Lake Chad Basin Governors Convene in Maiduguri for Regional Stability Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Leaders from across the Lake Chad Basin region are set to gather in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday Jan. 29, for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The three-day summit, themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security, and Sustainable…
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Nigerian Military Confirms 22 Soldiers Killed, Denies Dislodgment of Any Base Amidst Ambush Reports
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian military has confirmed the tragic loss of 22 soldiers during recent operations against insurgents in the North East, specifically in the infamous Timbuktu Triangle. This announcement comes in response to earlier media reports claiming that a military base was dislodged following an ambush in the remote border community of Malumfatori.…
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LCBC, UNDP, AUC Discuss Key Issues Ahead of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum Hosted by Yobe
By Abdulkareem Haruna Ndjamena, CHAD– January 22, 2025 – Yobe State is set to welcome dignitaries from across the Lake Chad Basin region for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security and Sustainable Development for a Resilient…
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11,000 IDPs Finally Get Befitting Homes in Monguno
By Abdulkareem Haruna In recent years, the township of Monguno has transformed from a hotbed of Boko Haram’s brutal attacks to a beacon of hope for many internally displaced persons (IDPs). Once marked by violence and despair, the area metamorphosed to one of the largest humanitarian hubs in northeastern Nigeria, providing shelter and support to…
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Yobe State Government is preparing to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This forum aims to tackle ongoing regional challenges, particularly the enduring impact of the Boko Haram conflict, alongside issues such as extreme…
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