Category: News
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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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NEDC Equips Northeast Nigeria Local Governments with Public Address Systems
By Abdulkareem Haruna The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided public address systems to all local government information units across the 112 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in northeast Nigeria. The initiative aims to enhance the delivery of public service information at the grassroots level within the region. NEDC’s Managing Director, Goni Alkali, explained that…
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Governor Zulum Shares Cash, Food Items to 50,000 Vulnerable Residents in Dikwa Town
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, oversaw the distribution of N175 million in cash and food items to 50,000 vulnerable residents in Dikwa town of Dikwa Local Government Area. The distribution, which began on Thursday and concluded on Friday morning, aimed to provide much-needed aid to those in need. During the distribution,…
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Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri Seeks Support from NEDC for Enhanced Services
By Abdulkareem Haruna The management of the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri has on Friday, Nov. 3, paid a courtesy call on the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) Management to express their gratitude and seek further support. Led by the hospital’s Medical Director, Professor Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa, the team conveyed their appreciation for the assistance received…
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Reconstruction of 1,000 Houses Near Completion in Logumani and Gajibo Years After Liberation from Boko Haram
By Abdulkareem Haruna Years after the military successfully reclaimed the communities from Boko Haram insurgents and the subsequent return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the construction of 1,000 houses in Logumani and Gajibo has reached a peak level completion. This was made know as Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, recently conducted an inspection of…
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