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The Privilege and Burden of Conflict Reporting in Nigeria: Navigating the Emotional Toll
By Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu ( Originally Published by Al Jazeera on: Wed, 04/17/2024 – 18:02) The Burden of Bearing WitnessLast month, I walked away from an important story that needed to be told. I was in the field in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, where the over-a-decade-old Boko Haram insurgency has caused immeasurable devastation to lives and…
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ALFOPED Dialogue Tackles Youth Violence and Stigma in Reintegrating Ex-Boko Haram Families
By Abdul Kareem Stakeholders participating in a dialogue session on the reintegration of radicalized women and children, organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED), have expressed concerns about the increasing incidents of youth violence. They see this trend as a significant obstacle to achieving post-conflict reconciliation in their communities. Various speakers at…
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UNICEF, Partners Advocate Community Involvement and Capacity Building on 10th Anniversary of Chibok Girls’ Abduction
By Elizabeth Ameh To mark the 10th anniversary of the kidnapping of 276 Chibok girls, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with various organizations, has convened a symposium focusing on school safety in Maiduguri. The event saw participation from stakeholders, students, government officials, and community leaders from within Borno State. Phuong T. Nguyen,…
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Borno Government Invests ₦1.5 Billion in Healthcare Education Scholarships – Targets 997 Student Nurses
By Abdul Kareem Borno State has made a landmark investment in the future of healthcare by allocating over ₦1.5 billion to fund scholarships for student nurses, as part of its long-term development strategy. This financial commitment underscores the state’s pledge to establish an equitable society with robust education and healthcare systems. The government’s allocation is…
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NEDC Donates Medical Equipment, Consumable Worth ₦25 Million to Borno Healthcare
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: In a significant boost to healthcare services in Borno State, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated medical equipment valued at 15 million naira to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The commission also provided a range of medical consumables to ten maternal and child health centers across…
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Iran Threatens Escalated Response if Israel Retaliates, Warns U.S. Against Support
By Abu Faisal TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday that any reckless action by Israel or its allies would be met with a “decisive and much stronger response,” following Tehran’s recent drone and missile strikes. The stern warning comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran cautioning the U.S. against…
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It’s Official, Boko Haram War Nearing A Final End ~ Borno Information Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem With efforts focused on extermination, degradation, and decimation of the group, the Boko Haram insurgency is nearing its end, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security Professor Usman Tar, has said. Speaking at a press conference delivered on Saturday at the NUJ House in Maiduguri, Professor Tar, provided an update…
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Chibok Kidnapping: A Decade Later, Borno Vows to Save Remaining 89 Girls
By Abdul Kareem Nearly a decade after the harrowing abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram insurgents in Chibok town of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, 89 of these girls remain in captivity. The lingering plight of these young women casts a shadow over the 10th anniversary of the kidnapping, as officials of the Borno state…
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Embrace, Don’t Stigmatize Drug Addicts – NDLEA Tells Workshop
By Abdul Kareem The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) asserts that individuals suffering from drug addiction should not face stigmatization or negative profiling. Instead, they should be treated with love and affection. The NDLEA advocates that compassion, empathy, and care for drug addicts can significantly expedite their recovery process compared to when they are…
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Stakeholders Unite to Mitigate Hazards of Landmine For IDPs Returning To Liberated communities
By Abdul Kareem As persons displaced by the Boko Haram insurggency begin to return to their liberated communities in Borno, northeast Nigeria, stakeholders in the humanitarian sector are intensifying efforts to ensure that these areas are free from the deadly threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance. The initiative comes in response to tragic past incidents…
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