Tag: Boko Haram
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61 Years Dedicated Nurse, Who Served Amid Boko Haram Threat Gets New Home, Son’s Job from Governor Zulum
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Nigeria – It was a day of profound gratitude and public recognition for Mabel Ijeoma Duaka, a 61-year-old nurse whose decades of selfless service in a town ravaged by insurgency earned her a permanent home and a job for her son. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Tuesday gifted Mrs…
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2027: Northeast Group Apologizes to Good Jonathan, Asks Him to Run for President
By Abdulkareem Haruna A decade after his government was defeated at the polls and his legacy was tainted by accusations of complicity with the Boko Haram insurgency, a political group from northeast Nigeria has issued a public apology to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The stunning reversal took place at a press conference on Thursday…
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Zulum’s ‘Resilience Tour’ a Test of Will in Borno’s Quest for Sustainable Peace
By Abdulkareem Haruna GWOZA, Nigeria – In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has launched a “resilience tour” as thousands of villagers flee a new wave of terrorist attacks near Gwoza. The tour, according to his spokesman, Dauda Iliya, is aimed at boosting morale and supporting communities affected by the conflict. Of course this is a…
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After 7 Days in the Jungles of Borno, Brave Governor Zulum Receives A Hero’s Welcome in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Friday, May 23, a huge wave of Jubilation and relief swept through Maiduguri as Governor Babagana Zulum came back home. The courageous leader had been away for a whole week, traveling through very dangerous areas where Boko Haram is still active. His return, after spending seven days in places many wouldn’t…
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Nigerian Army Chief Acknowledges “Setbacks”, Troop Losses in Boko Haram Fight
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria Army chief (5th from left) with other senior officers at the biannual COAS conference in Maiduguri. Photo Abdulkareem/HumAngle Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Thursday May 22, acknowledged that the Nigerian Army has “recorded a number of incidents where our brave warriors have paid the supreme sacrifice”…
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Lawmaker’s Alarmist Remarks on Boko Haram Draw Rebuke from Security Analyst
By Abdulkareem Haruna A recent statement by Representative Ahmed Jaha, representing the Chibok, Damboa, and Gwoza Federal Constituency, asserting that Boko Haram possesses greater sophistication than the Nigerian Army, has sparked significant concern and drawn sharp criticism from foremost counterinsurgency and security expert, Zagazola. Zagazola is of the opinion that Such pronouncements, particularly from a…
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11,000 IDPs Finally Get Befitting Homes in Monguno
By Abdulkareem Haruna In recent years, the township of Monguno has transformed from a hotbed of Boko Haram’s brutal attacks to a beacon of hope for many internally displaced persons (IDPs). Once marked by violence and despair, the area metamorphosed to one of the largest humanitarian hubs in northeastern Nigeria, providing shelter and support to…
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Abba Wakilbe: Tackling Educational Challenges for 65,000 Conflict-Affected Children in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Whether you admire him or not, Engineer Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has earned respect for his sincere dedication to improving education in Borno – a state that has suffered significant setbacks in education due to years of violent conflict. Of course Abba’s unwavering dedication to improving educational access…
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Governor Zulum Commends MNJTF Troops, Calls for Enhanced Performance
By Abdulkareem Haruna N’Djamena, Republic of Chad – Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has praised the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their bravery in combating Boko Haram, while urging soldiers from the five participating countries to improve their efforts. Speaking at the 2024 Medal Parade ceremony for ‘Operation Lake Sanity-2’,…
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BOSEPA Commends Allamin Foundation’s Peace-Building Efforts, Offering Jobs to 10 Deradicalized Women
By Abdulkareem Haruna Malam Abubakar Suleiman, General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), has praised the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its efforts in promoting peace, particularly in assisting women associated with Boko Haram and other non-state actors to become deradicalized. During a courtesy and advocacy visit, Suleiman hosted the…
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