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ISWAP Raid on Borno Police Outpost Leaves Four Officers Dead
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Four police officers killed during a midnight raid on a divisional headquarters by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants were laid to rest Saturday, as Borno State authorities signaled a renewed offensive against the persistent extremist threat in the country’s northeast. The assault began approximately 1:00 a.m. on…
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Borno Governor Urges Religious Tolerance, Honors Troops in Easter Message of Resilience
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum issued a call for religious harmony and national unity on Sunday, marking the Easter holiday by praising the resilience of a region long defined by its struggle against the Boko Haram insurgency. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Zulum characterized the…
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Nigerian Military Turns the Tide in Zamfara, Eliminating Top Bandit Commanders
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Following several weeks of stinging setbacks and mounting public frustration over security lapses, the Nigerian military has delivered a significant blow to the criminal syndicates terrorizing the country’s northwest. A high-stakes offensive in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State resulted in the deaths of at least six…
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Borno 2027: My Take on Kaka Shehu Lawan
By Abdulkareem Haruna Some days ago, I was at a barbing saloon and naturally, the conversation around Borno 2027 and who would succeed His Excellency Professor Babagana Umara Zulum erupted. I usually avoid jumping into public debates; as a journalist, I prefer to listen quietly and gauge the public mood. However, a mutual friend put…
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40 Jire Dole Members Complete Intensive Human Rights Advocacy Training in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – As Borno State continues its delicate transition toward stability following years of conflict, grassroots organizations are intensifying efforts to empower local voices in the fight for civil liberties.On Saturday, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a prominent Borno-based non-governmental organization, convened a specialized training session for 40 members…
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2027 Succession: What Zulum’s Cabinet Dissolution Means for Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna In Borno politics, timing is everything. It isn’t just a matter of luck; it is sometimes a weapon deployed to shape the future. For months now, the political atmosphere in Maiduguri, the state capital, and even outside, has been thick with anticipation. Analysts and power brokers viewed the countdown to the end of…
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BORNO CSO: Abubakar Suleiman Emerges as NECSOB Head in Landmark Election
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State (NECSOB) has ushered in a new leadership era following a high-tech, bi-annual election that saw Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi Suleiman emerged as the substantive Executive Director. The transition, described by observers as a “seamless digital shift,” was conducted via a secure…
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Maiduguri Soldiers Under Investigation After Killing Local Resident
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Nigerian military has started an investigation into the shooting death of a 40-year-old man by soldiers in Maiduguri, following claims from local residents that the killing was an execution, not a security operation. The victim, Abdulrahman Mustapha, was shot and killed late Saturday night near the Federal High…
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Community Leaders in Borno Unite to Secure Land Rights and Prevent Property Disputes
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In the neighborhoods of Bolori and Dusuman, a new effort is underway to ensure that every family’s landed property is backed by more than just a verbal agreement.This week, the Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) organized a town hall meeting focused on Systematic Land Titling (SLT). The…
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2027: Kanuri youth group pledges 10 million votes for Tinubu, Shettima
By Abdulkareem Haruna The All Kanuri Youth Renewed Hope Agenda (AKYRHA) has pledged to mobilize 10 million votes across the 19 northern states to ensure a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 general elections.The group made this declaration during the official launch of its activities and the…
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