Tag: Maiduguri
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Maiduguri Heat: A Survival Guide for Residents
Children are most at risk during a heatwave. Discover essential tips for keeping your little ones cool and hydrated, from utilizing natural shade to mastering nighttime ventilation in your home.
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NEDC Donates Food, Building Materials to Victims of Boko Haram Attacks in Borno
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced the distribution of food, building materials, and cash grants to victims of recent Boko Haram attacks and the Maiduguri suicide bombings. State Coordinator Engineer Mohammed Wasinda confirmed that while items for local government areas will be handled by community leaders, materials for Maiduguri and construction supplies will…
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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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At Least 23 Dead, 108 Injured in Triple Suicide Bombings in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Three coordinated suicide bombings tore through crowded areas of Maiduguri on Monday night, killing at least 23 people and wounding 108 others, police and state officials confirmed.The blasts, which occurred around 7:24 p.m., targeted the Maiduguri Monday Market, the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and…
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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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Borno Governor Hints on Review of Maiduguri Masterplan, Warns Against Building on Waterways
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – With Maiduguri once again facing the threat of severe flooding, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum announced on Saturday, August 2, the need for a critical review of the city’s town planning. The announcement follows a fresh bout of heavy rains that has left residents submerged, a painful reminder of…
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Another Maiduguri Flood Exposes A City Built on Faulty Water Management Foundation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – For the people of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, the annual rainy season that usually lasts for about 12 weeks, brings not just relief from the scorching heat, but also a relentless cycle of fear. Heavy rain on Wednesday, July 30th, caused widespread flooding across…
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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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Land Titling to Empower Maiduguri Communities ~ ACRC’s CEO
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – Diana Mitlin, Professor of Global Urbanism at the University of Manchester and CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), recently visited Maiduguri to oversee ACRC projects. We sat down with her to discuss the challenges facing African cities and how her work is making a difference, particularly in…
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