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Borno’s Senator Kaka-Shehu Lawan Hails Council Elections as Credible, Peaceful
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Senator representing Borno Central and senior advocate of Nigeria (ior federal lawmakers from Borno State on Saturday declared the state’s local council elections free and credible, praising the security and organization of the vote across the northeastern region. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawal, representing the Borno Central district, and Abdulkadir…
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Civil society groups urge corporate accountability as environmental degradation hits Borno farmers
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A coalition of civil society groups and youth advocates in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State warned this week that escalating environmental shocks—ranging from erratic rainfall to unmanaged urban waste—are outpacing current government interventions, threatening to destabilize the region’s fragile agrarian economy. The warning was issued throughthe Centre for Community Awareness…
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Borno’s ‘Mega Schools’: A Defiant Answer to Boko Haram
By Abdulkareem Haruna For the last decade, the story of education in north-east Nigeria has been one of tragedy. In Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, schools were not just buildings; they were targets. The insurgent group, whose name loosely translates to “Western education is forbidden,” spent years waging war on learning.…
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FG Declares Borno a Model for Education, Minister says Zulum is a “Pacesetter”
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE – The Federal Government has described the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, as a national “pacesetter” in the education sector, citing the superior quality of infrastructure built by his administration. The commendation was given by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday in…
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Allamin Foundation, Amnesty International Mark Human Rights Day in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, supported by Amnesty International, gathered human rights advocates and community leaders on Wednesday to mark International Human Rights Day, issuing a targeted call to safeguard women and children from exploitation as the region navigates its post-conflict recovery. That urgency defined the gathering…
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In Maiduguri, CARE International rallies stakeholders to combat digital violence against women
By Abdulkareem Haruna As part of the global ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,’ a non governmental organisation, CARE International, has on Wednesday, Nov.26, 2025, convened an all-inclusive town hall in Maiduguri urging local stakeholders to confront the rising tide of online harassment. Operating under the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All…
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ADC Youth Bewail Plot by ‘Political Tourists’ to Hijack Party Structure in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna A major crack has erupted within the ranks of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State as a prominent youth chieftain publicly accuses some unnamed “Abuja-based political merchants” of attempting to seize control of the new party structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hon. Yusuf Sheriff Modu, Chairman of the…
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𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: REMAPSEN Mobilizes African Journalists to Battle ‘Neglected’ Diseases
By Abdulkareem Haruna Millions of the continent’s most vulnerable citizens are still suffering from a group of painful and disabling conditions known as Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). These illnesses, while widespread, are often overlooked in the news, leaving them neglected by policymakers and public attention. Today, this is set to change, a the African Media…
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UNIMAID Celebrates 50 Years of Resilience, Graduates Record 20,164 Students
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) marked its 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) and its 25th Convocation Ceremony on Monday, celebrating five decades of growth and resilience in the Lake Chad Basin region. Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele highlighted the university’s evolution from its humble beginnings in 1975 with just two…
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In Maiduguri, Rotary Club Champions Literacy with Aid for Over 600 Students
By Abu Faisal MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The Rotary Club of Maiduguri, District 9127, has on Thursday Nov 20, 2025 launched a significant outreach campaign targeting the foundational years and advanced ages of learning at various schools around the metropolis and outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. The launched this dual-pronged literacy campaign with the…
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