Category: Peacebuilding
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𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆: Abba Wakilbe Leads Borno’s Remarkable Comeback in Dara Jamal
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno – Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe, Borno State’s Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, is spearheading a remarkable transformation in Dara Jamal. As Chairman of the Committee on the Resettlement of Dara Jamal, his fearless drive and unwavering commitment have been central to the rebirth of this community, once shattered…
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CDS Urges North-East Youth to Become Peace Ambassadors in Counter-Extremism Fight
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today called upon the youth of Nigeria’s North-East region to embrace their crucial role as stakeholders in national security and actively combat violent extremism. Speaking at a multi-sector conference in Maiduguri, General Musa emphasized that young people, particularly students, are…
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More Than a Cop: Celebrating Borno’s Retiring CP Lawan
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State has seen its share of police chiefs come and go over the years, as the shadow of insurgency persists. However, Commissioner of Police Yusuf Mohammed Lawan’s tenure stands out unique; it’s been a quiet yet deeply effective force for stability, making a significant difference in the troubled state. CP Lawan…
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Religious Leaders, Scholars Urge Tolerance and Justice at Maiduguri Peace Dialogue
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – In a bid to foster interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based non-governmental organization, convened a one-day dialogue focused on Islam and Christianity, drawing religious leaders, scholars, and community members. The well-attended event, held at the Women Development Center Maiduguri, underscored the…
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After 7 Days in the Jungles of Borno, Brave Governor Zulum Receives A Hero’s Welcome in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Friday, May 23, a huge wave of Jubilation and relief swept through Maiduguri as Governor Babagana Zulum came back home. The courageous leader had been away for a whole week, traveling through very dangerous areas where Boko Haram is still active. His return, after spending seven days in places many wouldn’t…
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Nigerian Army Chief Acknowledges “Setbacks”, Troop Losses in Boko Haram Fight
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria Army chief (5th from left) with other senior officers at the biannual COAS conference in Maiduguri. Photo Abdulkareem/HumAngle Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Thursday May 22, acknowledged that the Nigerian Army has “recorded a number of incidents where our brave warriors have paid the supreme sacrifice”…
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NEDC Facilitates Major Teacher Training Initiative in Northeast, Aiming to Revamp Tsangaya Education
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an effort to advance education in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the federal government, in collaboration with regional stakeholders, launched a two-week. “train-the-trainer” workshop for 600 Arabic and Tsangaya (traditional Islamic school) teachers. The initiative, largely funded by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) held at the Maiduguri campus of the Nigeria Arabic…
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Air Force Commander Visits Counter-Insurgency Operation Hqrs in Maiduguri, Pledges Support
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State, Nigeria – Air Vice Marshal Patrick Obeya, the newly appointed Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC), visited the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Maiduguri on Saturday, pledging the Air Force’s continued support to the ongoing fight against insurgency in the northeast. Obeya met with the…
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Zulum Calls for ‘Offensive’ Military Strategy against Boko Haram, Urgent Action on Northeast Poverty
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has on Thursday, demanded a more aggressive military approach to combat a resurgence of Boko Haram-linked insurgency while simultaneously urging immediate and unified action to tackle the “alarming” levels of poverty gripping the region. Speaking at the 11th meeting of the forum, hosted in Yobe State’s…
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Yobe Governor Hosts Northeast Summit, Urges Joint Action Against Resurgent Insurgency, Economic Hardship
By Abdulkareem Haruna Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria – “It is with a high sense of honour and fulfillment that I welcome my dear brothers and compatriots,” declared Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni on Thursday, as he inaugurated the 116th North East Governors’ Forum in Damaturu. However, his welcoming remarks quickly transitioned to a stark…
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