Tag: Borno
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CHOLERA: Days After The Humanitarian Times Report, Borno Health Officials Break Silence on Outbreak as Death Toll Hits 37, Infections Top 3,000
The Borno State Government has launched active containment measures against a devastating cholera outbreak that has claimed 37 lives and infected over 3,000 residents, following an exclusive report on the crisis by The Humanitarian Times. As health infrastructure remains overwhelmed, officials have issued urgent public advisories, including a call for enhanced water safety and a…
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CHOLERA OUTBREAK: 27 die as 2,715 suspected cases recorded in Borno
A severe cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s Borno State has left at least 27 people dead and more than 2,700 suspected cases recorded within three weeks. As the disease spreads rapidly through Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas, health workers are raising alarms over the state government’s failure to declare an official public health emergency.
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Borno APC Reps Primaries: Winners Emerge in 9 Constituencies, Askira-Uba/Hawul Declared Inconclusive
The APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Borno State has declared results for nine out of ten federal constituencies, returning heavyweights via consensus and direct polling while holding back the Askira-Uba/Hawul ticket over an official petition.
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From 2019 to 2027: The Consistent Loyalty of Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan
Behind the scenes of the APC’s recent endorsements in Borno lies a recurring theme of self-sacrifice. As Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN, steps aside for Engineer Mustapha Gubio, we examine how Lawan’s history of prioritizing party unity over personal ambition has become the stabilizing force of Borno politics.
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Borno APC Crisis Resolved: Shettima, Zulum Reach Consensus on Gubio After Tinubu’s Intervention
The internal rift within the Borno State APC has been resolved after Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Zulum reached a consensus on Engineer Gubio as the party’s flagbearer. The resolution, brokered following direct intervention by President Bola Tinubu, puts an end to the looming battle for the state’s governorship ticket.
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New ADC Leadership in Borno Vows to Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crisis, Insecurity
Following a successful state congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Borno State executive committee led by veteran politician Hon. Kolo Bukar. Highlighting a “failure of governance” by the incumbent administration, the new leadership has pledged to prioritize a policy-driven approach to tackle the state’s escalating insecurity and humanitarian challenges, vowing to provide…
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In Conflict-affected Borno, NGO Pushes to Put School Planning in the Hands of the People
In the wake of prolonged conflict in Northeast Nigeria, the advocacy group Connected Development (CODE) is pivoting to a grassroots-first strategy. By integrating local leaders and parents into the planning of “Local Education Sector Operational Plans,” the initiative aims to foster community ownership and ensure that rebuilding efforts in Borno State are both transparent and…
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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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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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