AfDB spends $2bn on Lake Chad’s stability efforts for 15.3 million people 

AThe African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed more than 2 billion dollars in supporting 15.3 million people affected by crises in Lake Chad Basin within a...

Insurgency: Buni seeks sustainable livelihoods to support IDPs

By Zagazola Makama

Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has advocated proactive livelihood support to fast track resettlement of persons displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in...

Stakeholders seek for increased financial support in Lake Chad 

Regional leaders at the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) have called for greater financial backing and strategic interventions to effectively implement...

AU approves $800,000 additional funding to combat terrorism in Chad basin

The African Union (AU) has pledged $800,000 fund to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), to strengthen counter terrorism campaign in the Lake Chad...

Partnership: New EU ambassador outlines plans for Nigeria

Gautier Mignot, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has outlined the union’s plans to bolster trade...

Border dispute: UN lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for implementing ICJ’s ruling 

 The United Nations has commended the Republics of  Nigeria and Cameroon for their commitments toward implementing the International Court of...

AfDB reaffirms $2bn Commitment to develop Lake Chad Basin

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to invest $2 billion in the development of the Lake Chad Basin.

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, disclosed this on...

Tinubu urges renewed commitment to stabilise Lake Chad Basin

 President Bola Tinubu has urged regional leaders and international partners to demonstrate greater commitment to address security, social and economic challenges bedevilling the...

LCBGF vows to stabilise livelihood, economic activities in Lake Chad  – Gov. Buni

The Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) on Wednesday expressed determination to renew its commitment in stabilising security, livelihood and...

Nigeria’s CDS urges Niger, others to rescind decisions to quit ECOWAS

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged the Republics of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali to rescind their decisions to quit the Economic Community...

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit from ECOWAS Becomes Effective

By: Zagazola Makama 

The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially taken effect today...

Military Airstrikes Target Boko Haram Leaders, killed scores in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Air Force, under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has carried out a night air...

Max Air Aircraft Involved in Kano Crash-Landing Previously Had Incident in Maiduguri with Borno Deputy Governor Onboard

By: Zagazola Makama 

Fresh concerns have emerged over aviation safety in Nigeria after it was revealed...

Borno’s Fashion Hub, a Lifeline for 48,000 Youths Annually

By Zagazola Makama 

In the heart of Maiduguri, the capital of insurgency-stricken Borno State, hope is taking root in the form of an ambitious project: the Borno State...

Malian Army Neutralizes Top Terrorist Leader Abou Azimane in Timbuktu Region

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have confirmed the neutralization of Abou Azimane, a top local terrorist leader, along with several of his associates in...

Troops Intercept Cache of Weapons  Meant for Terrorists in Zamfara

By; Zagazola Malam’s

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a...

Yobe reaffirms commitment for a successful  5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a successful...

Counter-Terrorism: Limitations of ‘All-of-Society Approach’ in a Divided Society

By Chidi Omeje

The ‘All-of-Society Approach, a strategy that emphasizes collective action and collaboration in addressing security challenges, has been touted as a...

Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum on Climate, Security, Development

  Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, will host the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from Jan. 29 to 31 at the Indimi International Conference...

COAS Assures Yobe Govt  of Commitment to Security Following Attack on Troops of 149BN 

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured the Yobe State Government of...