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Gov Zulum’s Community Base Reconciliation DDR, a Model for sustainability
Gov Zulum’s Community Base Reconciliation DDR, a Model for sustainability Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, has witnessed over a decade of conflict that has devastated communities and displaced millions. However, in recent years,...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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CSOs, vital partners to tackling Lake Chad’s crises- Chadian governor
to displacement, social upheaval, and widespread humanitarian suffering. “The region has been severely affected by Boko Haram insurgency and climate-induced disasters, resulting in massive displacements, human rights violations, and the destruction of...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Lake Chad: Legal reform key to promoting youths inclusion stabilisation proces
Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has expressed concern over the plight of widows and orphans affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Jaha (APC – Gwoza/Damboa/Chibok Federal Constituency), said that Borno had about 50,000 widows and orphans...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Ganduje calls for urgent action on recharging Lake Chad Basin
but remained a priority for the future of the region’s environment. “While we focus on the security threats posed by Boko Haram and other groups, we must not forget the importance of recharging Lake Chad,” Ganduje said. He also suggested exploring...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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Drug trafficking fuels violent extremism in Chad basin – Stakeholders
violent extremism.” Dr Mairo Amshi, the Yobe Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, noted that Boko Haram insurgents and its affiliates were using proceeds from illicit drug trade to purchase arms and recruit new members. She...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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a Resilient Community,” underscored the commitment to peace and security in the region, particularly in areas affected by Boko Haram and other insurgent groups. The meeting was officially opened by Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Sen. Kashim...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Lake Chad Province Governor canvasses for support against insurgents threats
ongoing 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum meeting in Maiduguri called for robust security measures to combat resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the region. The governor while referring to Chad’s responsibility in securing its borders and territories...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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115,000 refugee children face dire humanitarian condition in Cameroon – Official
the importance of a coordinated regional approach to security and reconstruction, lamenting that the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency ravaged infrastructure and livelihoods in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad, and Niger Republics. According to him, the...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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LCBC Executive Secretary canvasses strong cross-border cooperation to end terrorism
Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), has called for strong cross-border cooperation to end decade-long Boko Haram insurgency in the region. The cross-border cooperation is a critical component of the revised Regional Stabilisation...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Insurgency: Buni seeks sustainable livelihoods to support IDPs
Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has advocated proactive livelihood support to fast track resettlement of persons displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad region. Buni stated this during a panel of discussion at the ongoing 5th Lake Chad Governors’...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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AU approves $800,000 additional funding to combat terrorism in Chad basin
continuous financial and logistical support to the MNJTF, adding that such support played a critical role in combating Boko Haram and other terrorist threats. “Since 2015, the MNJTF has been instrumental in ensuring security in areas affected by...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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Tinubu urges renewed commitment to stabilise Lake Chad Basin
our shared journey towards a better tomorrow,” he said. The forum attracted participants from countries affected by the Boko Haram insurgency including Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republics. The forum seeks to provide platform for sound...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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LCBGF vows to stabilise livelihood, economic activities in Lake Chad – Gov. Buni
development,” he added. The governor said that the Regional Strategy for Stabilisation, Recovery, and Resilience of the Boko Haram affected areas of the Lake Chad Basin Region (RS-SRR) is a testament to what they could achieve collectively. “Its...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Military Airstrikes Target Boko Haram Leaders, killed scores in Borno
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 interdiction in Degbewa and Chikide, Gwoza Local...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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EU Commends Zulum’s Post Conflict Recovery Efforts
the Muna Vocational Training Institute, which trains youth, particularly those affected by the over one-decade-long Boko Haram insurgency. Head of the European Union (EU) mission to Borno, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, made the commendation over the week...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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under suicide attack while fighting ISWAP in Timbuktu Triangle, Yobe By: Zagazola Makama Recent reports have claimed that Boko Haram insurgents attacked and dislodged a military base in Malam-Fatori, Borno State, resulting in significant casualties...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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ISWAP-JAS Rivalry Intensifies as Over 50 JAS Fighters Killed in Clash
illegal routes in Gaidam, Yobe State. These traders pay hefty sums to multiple actors, including customs officials, Boko Haram groups, and Nigerien border agents. Zagazola understand that ISWAP’s increasing dominance in the Gashigar region stems from...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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Governors’ Forum on Lake Chad Basin to Address Regional Security, Development Challenges
and cooperation, the forum will take place to consolidate progress made in stabilizing the region affected by Boko Haram insurgency and other socio-economic challenges. The event aims to strengthen transnational efforts in addressing security,...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Rivalry: Dogo Gide Eliminates 20 Sadiku Boko Haram terrorists in North West
Rivalry: Dogo Gide Eliminates 20 Sadiku Boko Haram terrorists in North West By Zagazola Makama In a complex and evolving battle for supremacy in Nigeria’s North-West, notorious bandit leader Dogo Gide has reportedly killed 20 Boko Haram fighters from...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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UPDATE: 500 farmers from who ran out from ISWAP enclaves after deadly attack stranded in Monguno
farmlands. But in the course of the arrangement, little did they know that the second arrangement was done with the Boko Haram Buduma Faction and not the ISWAP group. this time, their strategy for survival, which involved paying levies to secure access...
- Type: Article
- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News