Category: News
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#EndBadGovernance Protest: Senator Hussaini Forgives Farm Looters Despite Significant Losses
By Abdul Kareem JIGAWA, Nigeria (tHT) — In a remarkable display of grace and resilience, Senator Babangida Hussaini, representing the Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, has announced his forgiveness for those who looted and vandalized his farm during recent national protests. Despite the significant personal loss, the senator has chosen to focus on unity and the…
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Governor Buni’s Vision Transforms Yobe into Africa’s Science Hub
~ as visiting international experts commend rare scientific initiatives By Abdul Kareem YOBE, Nigeria – A coalition of international scientists on a summer school training visit to Yobe State, northeast Nigeria, has hailed the state as a flourishing center for science and research in Africa. The scholars, coming from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany,…
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Allamin Foundation, UKaid Train Borno CSOs on Evidence-Based Advocacy for Transitional Justice
By Abdul Kareem In an effort towards enhancing the capacity of civil society actors in advocating for transitional justice in Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in partnership with UKaid, recently conducted a one-day workshop for members of the Northeast Transitional Justice Network (NETJUN). The workshop, also supported by Foreign Commonwealth Development…
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NUJ Yobe Council Applauds Gov Buni’s Remarkable Access Road Projects
By Abdul Kareem The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his exceptional efforts in constructing access roads across the state, significantly improving the lives and connectivity of Yobe residents. This endorsement came during an inspection tour organized by the NUJ Yobe Council on Tuesday. Comrade Rajab…
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Yobe’s Farming Future Flourishes As Governor Buni’s Free Distribution of Agric Tools Sparks Joy
By Abdul Kareem In a jubilant celebration in Yobe State, farmers are rejoicing over the distribution of multi-billion Naira worth of agricultural equipment, courtesy of Governor Mai Mala Buni. The initiative, part of the state’s ambitious Agricultural Empowerment Programme, aims to bolster food security, enhance economic growth, and improve agricultural productivity across the region. The…
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Zulum Relocates 1,600 Households in Bama’s Ngurosoye Community
By Abdul Kareem BAMA, NIGERIA — Governor Babagana Zulum has successfully relocated 1,600 households, including 9,600 internally displaced persons (IDPs), from the largest IDP camp in Borno state to their resettled community in Ngurosoye village, Bama local government. In a brief ceremony held in Ngurosoye along the Bama-Gwoza road, Zulum announced that the former IDPs…
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President Tinubu’s Economic Vision Seeks to Turn the Tide Amid Protests ~ Reels Out Major Reforms Agenda in Housing, Agriculture, Infrastructure
By Abdul Kareem In a pivotal nationwide address on Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented an extensive plan designed to rejuvenate Nigeria’s ailing economy. This comes against the backdrop of widespread protests and social unrest, underscoring the urgency of the government’s initiatives. “**Our democracy progresses when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian are respected and…
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Borno Children Face Perilled Future Without Safe Breastfeeding Spaces ~ WHO
By Abdul Kareem Borno State officials and the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on the critical lack of breastfeeding support in conflict-affected areas of the state, warning of dire consequences for children’s health and well-being. During a campaign kickoff in Maiduguri, Dr. Salisu Audu, the WHO State Coordinator in Borno Field Office, painted…
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Ummi Rashida Care Foundation Leads Menstrual Hygiene Campaign in Maiduguri Schools
By Abdul Kareem Maiduguri, Nigeria– In continuation of its advocacy for menstrual hygiene awareness, the Ummi Rashida Care Foundation marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day by conducting a campaign across eight communities and secondary schools in Maiduguri. The foundation’s efforts, aimed at empowering young girls, highlighted the importance of reusable sanitary pads in both personal health…
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VP Shettima Urges Patience, Support for Tinubu Administration,
By Abdul Kareem ABUJA (tHT) — Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians, particularly from the northern region, to exercise patience and support the policies and initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. During a meeting with northern media professionals at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that the administration’s efforts are geared towards national…
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