Society
‘We are praying for mercy’
Family of slain civilian joint task force member – who died while fighting bandits in Nigeria’s northwest – have appealed to the Borno State government to continue to support them. […]
Cameroon: MNJTF starts free seven-day medical outreach programme
Programme provides medical consultations and distributes free drugs to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive essential healthcare services. The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has begun a seven-day […]
Intensive efforts needed to fight escalating drug abuse among adolescents
Key factors influencing addiction among youths include joblessness, broken home structures, displacement, peer pressure and poor knowledge about the hazards of drug abuse. Drug abuse among adolescents in Maiduguri, Borno […]
Heavy downpours flood homes and force children to skip classes
Lashing rain has caused flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, forcing residents to flee their homes and to take shelter in neighbouring communities on higher ground. […]
Borno State government is failing to protect farmers
Analyst says Borno State government has failed to provide adequate security so it is up to farmers to find ways to protect themselves from attacks by insurgents, which appear to […]
Resettlement of 70,000 displaced people from Muna camp begins
Borno State governor says resettlement is voluntary and is being conducted in a dignified manner in line with the Kampala Convention, the African Union’s accord for the protection and assistance […]
Insurgents kill 31 fishermen on shores of Lake Chad
Families say they are worried about 40 fishermen who are still missing after the deadly attack on the Tumbun Rogo Kangarwa community in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno […]
‘Boko Haram crisis’ still the most significant challenge in Lake Chad region
The region has been plagued by years of conflict and violence resulting in widespread devastation and human suffering that has left deep scars in the hearts of affected communities. For […]
Farmers urged to provide intelligence on insurgents in Lake Chad region
MNJTF officer calls on locals to join hands with security operatives and to do their bit to bring about sustainable peace and stability in a region racked by conflict and […]
Borno State government steps up to halt elephant encroachment
Ahead of the rainy season, the Borno State government has ordered that wide trenches be dug on the outskirts of Kala-Balge to prevent roaming elephants from trampling and destroying farms. […]
