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Hamas to Release Hostages Amid Ceasefire as Gaza Faces $53 Billion Reconstruction Challenge
By Abdulkareem Haruna Hamas has announced plans to release six Israeli hostages this Saturday, along with the bodies of four others on Thursday, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. This decision marks an increase from an earlier commitment to release three hostages and comes in response to Israel allowing mobile homes and construction…
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Regional Development Minister Praises NEDC’s University Project, Orders Further Support
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State for Regional Development, praised the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) on a recent visit to Borno State for its infrastructure development at the University of Maiduguri, including a newly built center for counterterrorism studies. Ahmadu, who toured the facility, commended the NEDC for establishing what he called…
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Zulum to Receive International Award for Leadership in Borno
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has been selected by the NGO Founders Global Network (NFGN) to receive its 2025 Iconic Award, recognizing his leadership in the conflict-ridden state. The award ceremony will take place in Bayern, Germany, in April 2025. The NFGN, the world’s largest umbrella organization for non-governmental and non-profit…
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NEDC Equips Staff with Modern Procurement Skills, Aims for Transparent Spending
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) wrapped up a three-day workshop Saturday aimed at modernizing its procurement procedures, a move officials say will boost transparency and efficiency in how the agency spends public funds. The training, attended by staff from across the commission, focused on equipping personnel with international…
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Sultan, 45 Monarchs in Bama as Borno’s Youngest First-Class Traditional Ruler Ascends Throne
By Abdulkareem Haruna BAMA, Nigeria – Dr. Umar Ibn Kyari Umar Elkanemi, 40, was officially crowned the second Shehu of Bama in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on Tuesday. The grand ceremony was attended by thousands, including 47 prominent traditional rulers. He succeeds his late father, who passed away in April 2021, and becomes the youngest…
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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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Land Titling to Empower Maiduguri Communities ~ ACRC’s CEO
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – Diana Mitlin, Professor of Global Urbanism at the University of Manchester and CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), recently visited Maiduguri to oversee ACRC projects. We sat down with her to discuss the challenges facing African cities and how her work is making a difference, particularly in…
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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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