Tag: northeast Nigera
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UNICEF to Scale Back Operations in Northeast Nigeria After U.S. Funding Cuts, Pledges Continued Aid
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) acknowledged the significant impact of recent U.S. funding cuts on its humanitarian operations in northeast Nigeria, where millions have been displaced by violence, but vowed to continue its aid efforts by implementing cost-saving measures, including potential staff reductions and curtailed travel. Gilles Fagninou,…
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VP Shettima Urges Patience, Support for Tinubu Administration,
By Abdul Kareem ABUJA (tHT) — Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians, particularly from the northern region, to exercise patience and support the policies and initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. During a meeting with northern media professionals at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that the administration’s efforts are geared towards national…
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NEDC Sets the Record Straight: Allegations Against MD Goni Alkali Debunked by Top Official”
By Abdul Kareem The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has firmly rebutted allegations made against its Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Goni Alkali, asserting that the Commission’s projects are not only visible but also verifiable and functional across the North East region. In a strong response to an online article penned by one Reverend Kallamu Musa…
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Amnesty International Seeks Justice for Enforced Disappearances in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna Amnesty International announced Friday, Nov. 3, that its request for justice regarding enforced disappearances in northeast Nigeria is now a pending case, after official receipt by the Nigerian government. “This is just the first step, said Isa Sanusi, Nigeria Director, Amnesty International said. “We call on the Nigerian authorities to cooperate closely…
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