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,...
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The holder of Guinness World Records for the longest marathon chess game, Tunde Onakoya, has announced plans to organise a chess tournament for children in displaced persons camps in Maiduguri. Onakoya made this known in Maiduguri while rounding off his three-day visit to Borno during which he promoted the...
Nigerian chess player and coach, Tunde Onakoya, who holds Guinness World Records for the longest marathon chess game has arrived Maiduguri to promote the game among the youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Onakoya, who is the founder and convener of “Chess in Slums in Africa”...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully conducted airstrikes against terrorists in the Jubillaram area, southern Tumbuns, near Lake Chad, eliminating several militants. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja....
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), says it has arrested two suspects for allegedly supplying illicit drugs to the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Lake Chad region. The suspects were also alleged to be supplying uniforms and flag materials to the insurgents....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has announced the death of Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the State Commissioner of Finance. The late Commissioner died on Monday morning, according to a statement from the Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, in Maiduguri. Details of the death...
The Chief of Field Office for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Borno State, Dr. Tushar Rane, has revealed that 2.8 million children under five, pregnant, and lactating women are in need of preventative nutrition services in the northeast region of Nigeria. “If we don’t provide quality preventative services,...
The Air Component of Operation ”Hadin Kai” has eliminated five key terrorist commanders, alongside more than 35 foot soldiers, in a successful air interdictions in Arina, Southern Tumbuns of Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVN...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a Maiduguri-based NGO, organized a one-day training for media forum members on survivor-centered advocacy for transitional justice in Borno State. The event took place at the Hajja Mangal Memorial Banquet Hall in Maiduguri on Saturday. In her...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Concerned Civil Society Groups in Borno State have called on the Federal Government to take urgent action against foreign interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs. In a statement issued and signed by Comrade Abdul-Hadi Yunusa, the State Coordinator, the group expressed concern over the display...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has embarked on a comprehensive program to improve environmental sanitation, hygiene, health, and water supply in the six states of the North Eastern region, including Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba, and Bauchi states. As part of this...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Police Command on Saturday paraded 96 suspects who were arrested between Thursday , 1st August and Saturday, 10th August, 2024 for violence, protests, looting, theft and foreign flag hosting in Maiduguri city and environs. The Commissioner of Police, CP Yususfu Mohammed Lawal...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) factory at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills in Borno State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet,...
Nigerian Army troops have captured two suspected Boko Haram commanders, apprehended two logistic suppliers and collaborators, while 50 terrorists and their families surrendered in North East. The army, in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, said the troops also rescued kidnap victims from various locations...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umar Zulum on Tuesday launched the Borno’s 2024 tree-planting exercise with 10 million assorted seedlings aimed at controlling desertification in the state. The largest tree-planting campaign in Nigeria’s history was kicked off in a ceremony at Kawuri village in Konduga...
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 Borno Police Command said it has discovered six projectile grenades allegedly abandoned by terrorists at Ajilari Cross area in Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Yusuf Lawal, who disclosed this on Saturday while providing a situation report to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The House of Representatives Member representing Hawul and Askira- Uba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly from Borno State , Dr. Hon. Usman Midala Balami, has distributed 2,200 assorted bags of fertilizer to his constituents amidst nationwide protests as people defy the protest...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The leadership of the Network of Civil Society Organizations (NECSOB), Borno State has expressed concern over the unfolding situation surrounding the protests in the state. The Executive Director of NECSOB, Comrade Bulama Abiso, stated this in a statement issued on Friday, and made...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The wife of Borno State Governor, Dr Falmata Zulum, has advocated for the establishment of a comprehensive support framework comprising breastfeeding-friendly healthcare facilities, supportive communities and accommodating workplaces for breast feeding mothers Dr. Zulum also called for the implementation of six (6) months...