Category: News
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APC’s Usman Ododo Declared Winner of Kogi Governorship Election
By Andulkareem Haruna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Usman Ododo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Kogi governorship election held on Saturday. With a total of 446,237 votes, Ododo emerged victorious and has been officially declared the governor-elect. The declaration was made by the chief…
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Again, Fire Guts Maiduguri’s Gamboru Market
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, experienced yet another devastating fire incident that commenced during the early hours of Sunday. The inferno occurred at Gamboru market, the city’s second-largest marketplace, resulting in the destruction of valuable properties worth millions of naira. Traders, awakened by the distressing news, found themselves shedding tears of…
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#KOGIDECIDES2023: Results Show Parties Making Early Lead in Their Comfort Zones So Far
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the off-season governorship election for the confluence state on November 11, 2023. On Saturday, in accordance with INEC guidelines and arrangements, voters in the state turned out in large numbers to support their preferred candidates for the governorship. Kogi has a total of 1,932,654…
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Boko Haram Overpowers ISWAP in Latest Deadly Inter-rivalry Clash
Intense firefight leaves scores dead as Boko Haram triumphs over ISWAP in a surprise attack in northeastern Borno
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Nigeria’s Air Task Force Eliminates 17 ISWAP Fighters in Precision Airstrike
By Abu Faisal In a significant blow to the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), the Air Component of the North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai successfully conducted a deadly air raid, resulting in the elimination of approximately 17 ISWAP fighters. The operation took place in the Damboa Local Government area…
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Borno Lawyer Who Provides Free Education To Orphans Wins Global Citizen Award 2023
By Abdulkareem Haruna Zannah Bukar Mustapha, internationally acclaimed humanitarian and founder of the Future Prowess Foundation School for orphans and underprivileged children, has been awarded the 2023 Global Citizen Award. The award is presented annually by Henley & Partners, a leading global residence and citizenship advisory firm, in collaboration with the Swiss humanitarian organization, the…
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Ex-Dictator Moussa Dadis Camara Recaptured After Dramatic Jailbreak in Guinea
By Abu Faisal CONAKRY, Guinea – After a daring jailbreak orchestrated by a heavily armed commando, former dictator of Guinea, Moussa Dadis Camara, was recaptured and returned to prison on Saturday, according to military officials and his lawyer. The jailbreak, that resulted in a fierce firefight in the capital, Conakry, also involved at least two…
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United States Issues Warning to Citizens in Nigeria to Avoid Major Hotels
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United States has issued a warning to its citizens in Nigeria, urging them to avoid major hotels in the country due to elevated threats. In an emergency information notice dated November 3, the US government highlighted the increased risk to major hotels located in larger cities across Nigeria. The warning emphasizes…
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Amnesty International Seeks Justice for Enforced Disappearances in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna Amnesty International announced Friday, Nov. 3, that its request for justice regarding enforced disappearances in northeast Nigeria is now a pending case, after official receipt by the Nigerian government. “This is just the first step, said Isa Sanusi, Nigeria Director, Amnesty International said. “We call on the Nigerian authorities to cooperate closely…
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Borno Governor Targets Cultivation of 200 Hectares of Land As Support For Irrigation Farmers
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has revealed plans to assist local residents in Dikwa and Ngala by cultivating 200 hectares of land through a rural irrigation project. The announcement was made on Friday during a press conference following the distribution of relief aid to over 50,000 vulnerable families in Dikwa town.…
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