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Nigerian Military Eliminates Top ISWAP Commanders and Fighters in Strategic Airstrikes
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian military has successfully neutralized two high-ranking ISWAP Commanders, Amir Malam Bello and Amir Malam Musa Modu, along with numerous fighters in carefully coordinated airstrikes near Lake Chad in Borno State. The airstrikes took place on Friday, June 16, 2023, and targeted the river banks of Jibularam and Sabon Tumbum in…
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UNIMAID’s Electricity Crisis: Time To Embrace Cheaper Solar Solutions for a Sustainable Campus
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the wake of the recent power crisis at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), it becomes increasingly clear that the institution’s reliance on an unreliable grid and unsustainable options jeopardise the education of its students but also raises questions about the role of Nigerian universities in fostering innovative solutions to the nation’s…
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UN Embraces Borno’s Innovative Humanitarian Model: Governor Zulum Shines in Geneva Talks
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently welcomed Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, to Geneva, Switzerland, for crucial discussions on the resettlement and livelihoods of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Thursday’s meeting centered on IDP solutions, emphasizing government leadership, community-driven approaches, and voluntary return, relocation, and integration. The UN Secretary-General expressed keen…
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In Defence of Vice President Kashim Shettima
By Abdulkareem Haruna When it comes to commenting on political controversies, I am typically a hesitant participant. However, the current discussion around the Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has struck a personal chord with me, compelling me to take a more active role. Vice President Kashim Shettima has recently come under fire for his remarks…
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Dr Salma Anas- Kolo: First Northern Nigerian Woman To Be Appointed Presidential Health Adviser
By Abdulkareem Haruna Dr Salma Anas Kolo, daughter of former deputy governor in Borno state and a former commissioner of health in the same state, has made history by becoming the first woman from northern Nigeria to be appointed as health adviser to the President. Her appointment came after her outstanding performance as a director…
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Boko Haram Beheads 7 Farmers, Undermines Food Security Efforts in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a tragic incident on Thursday, Boko Haram militants beheaded seven farmers in Maiduguri, Borno State, putting a dent in the efforts to ensure food security in the region. The farmers were carrying out their duties about 5 km from Molai, on the outskirts of Maiduguri, when the terrorists struck. Confirming the…
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CSO, Media Network Meet to Advocate for WASH Policy Enactment in Borno State
A meeting on fine tuning advocacy strategy for enactment of a WASH policy in Borno state was held on Thursday in Maiduguri, the state capital, by members of the civil society organization (CSO) and a media network on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Approximately 20 members of the two groups best known as WASH CSOs…
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What I’ll Do With My 4th Tenure As Speaker of Borno House of Assembly – Hon Lawan
In a recent interview with The Humanitarian Times, Hon Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker of the Borno House of Assembly, discussed his priorities for his fourth term as Speaker, the plan to have a proposed legislation for environmental protection, cultural preservation through introduction of local language of Borno state, and the ongoing efforts to combat the Boko…
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Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Societal Stigma to Empower Young Women’s Political Participation in Borno
By Rukaiyatu Idris In a community that highly values cultural traditions, Anna Bitrus refused to give up on her dreams, even when faced opposition from her immediate family and community members. She battled these critics when she first expressed her interest in politics. Despite their disapproval, she never let her hopes fade away. Eventually, Hon.…
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Abdulkarim Lawan: Borno Assembly Speaker Breaks Record as Nigeria’s Longest-Serving Since 2011
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abdulkarim Lawan, the honorable member representing the Guzamala local government of Borno State, has broken yet another record by being elected Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly for the fourth time. Mr. Lawan, who first assumed the position in 2011, has now become the longest-serving Assembly Speaker in Nigeria since…
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