By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The General Manager of Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEOA), Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, has commended the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its exceptional humanitarian work in supporting survivors of the Boko Haram insurgency. Abubakar praised the foundation for being the only vibrant...
Boko Haram insurgency
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government officials and traditional rulers recently met at a one-day town hall meeting to discuss the demands of survivors and victims of insurgency in the state. The meeting, organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, aimed to address the plight...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) investigative panel has cleared the military of an alleged termination of approximately 10,000 pregnancies in the North-East. Headed by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Abdul Aboki, the seven-man panel, described as false, the allegation that was contained in a special report...
Chad has threatened to withdraw the Central African country from a multinational security force, which he said had failed in its task of tackling insurgent groups in the Lake Chad region. Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby made the statement on Sunday during a visit to the region, which...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a non-governmental organization based in Maiduguri, has organized a two-day training workshop for victims, survivors, and relations of Boko Haram insurgency. The workshop, held on October 1-2, 2024, at the Allamin Foundation Maiduguri Office, aimed to educate...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a bid to promote peace and reconciliation in Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has organized a one-day training workshop for 10 Deradicalization and Rehabilitation Islamic Scholars and Preachers. The training, held on Sunday at the Hajja Mangal Memorial Hall,...
By AHMED UBANDOMA, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2009 the Boko Haram sect launched its insurgency in the north-eastern part of the country. The aim, according to its leaders was to stop people from embracing western education and advance what they saw at the true Islam. A 2023...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development hosted a one-day community dialogue in Mafa LGA of Borno State, bringing together residents, community leaders, and repentant insurgents for a historic discussion on peace, tolerance, and coexistence. The event, held at the Hajja Mangal Memorial Hall,...
The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a non-governmental organization, organized a one-day training on evidence-based advocacy for transitional justice for members of the Northeast Transitional Justice Network (NETJUN) in Maiduguri. The training, held at the Hajja Mangal Memorial Hall, was conducted in collaboration with UKAID. Executive...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Executive Director and Founder of Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin has appealed to Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, to extend the state government’s support to the locally based humanitarian organization to enable it carry out its activities effectively and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a historic move, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a local humanitarian organization in Maiduguri, brought together community leaders, repentant insurgents, and religious leaders for a one-day dialogue meeting on Monday. This town hall meeting marks a significant step towards peace,...
The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has pledged to work tirelessly to reinforce security measures, swift responses to threats, and prevent recurrence of terrorists acts in the region. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the NSF, Sen Abdulaziz Yaradua (APC-Katsina in Abuja on Monday...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in the North-East, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Atiku in a post on his X handle on Sunday, expressed sadness over the resurgence of terrorism in the region,...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has described the performance of troops in the recent operations to clear the remnants of terrorists in the North-East as outstanding. Lagbaja made this known in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri, where he celebrated Eid-el Kabir...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State government on Wednesday celebrated 25 years of democracy in Nigeria. Acting Governor Umar Usman Kadafur congratulated Nigerians on this milestone, acknowledging the challenges faced but celebrating the achievements made so far. Kadafur praised security agencies for restoring peace in the...
The Acting General Officer Commanding, 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Abubakar Haruna, has commended the troops for their recent victory in dislodging Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa Forest. Haruna, who is also the Commander Sector 1 of the Nigeria Army, stated this on Sunday during a visit to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Sunday travelled to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Council in the Northern part of Borno State. During Sunday’s visit, Zulum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt attention to the fight against the insurgency...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Qatari government on Thursday disclosed that over 1,000 orphans resulting from the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State will be supported while laying the foundation stone for constructing a new primary school. Making the announcement in Maiduguri during a meeting with the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, said his administration’s frequent distribution of food palliatives was necessary to strike a balance between addressing the immediate needs of the people affected by Boko Haram insurgency and laying the groundwork for a lasting change. Zulum noted...