Tag: #NorthernNigeria
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PLATEAU GOVERNOR BABANGIDA ALIYU URGES URGENT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS, CELEBRATES LEGACY OF PEACE
Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Niger Governor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SAMF), has called for urgent actions to improve security across Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner in Kaduna marking his 70th birthday, Aliyu lamented the current insecurity in the North, saying, “the North now has 19…
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PLATEAU UNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE PEACE AND TOGETHERNESS
Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, says the 2025 Christmas Carols and Praise Festival is all about promoting unity, togetherness, and tolerance among the people. Speaking after inspecting the event venue at the Ten Commandments Prayer ground in Du, Jos South LGA, Mutfwang emphasized his administration’s commitment to a peaceful and united Plateau. “The essence…
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BAUCHI GOVERNMENT CLOSES ALL SCHOOLS AMID RISING INSECURITY CONCERNS
The Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools primary, secondary, and tertiary across the state, including public, private, and federal institutions. The move follows growing security worries affecting students, teachers, and school communities. In a statement by Jalaludeen Usman, Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Education, the government said…
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NORTHERN STATES GOVERNORS’ FORUM CONDEMNS KEBBI SCHOOL ATTACK, CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly condemned the recent attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi that resulted in the abduction of 25 female students and the reported killing of a school official. Speaking from Gombe, NSGF Chairman and Governor Inuwa Yahaya described…
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BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO AND WRAPA TEAM UP TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is partnering with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) to safeguard the rights of girls and women, announced Vice-Chancellor Prof. Haruna Musa during a Tuesday dialogue in Kano. The event, themed “Affirming the Contribution of Culture and Faith Institutions to the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)…
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GERMAN GOVT COMMITS TO TRAINING NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS TO FIGHT DISINFORMATION IN NORTHERN CONFLICT AREAS
Empowering media to counter extremism and promote informed reporting amid insecurity. Germany pledged ongoing support to northern Nigeria through journalist training tackling conflict reporting and disinformation. Deputy Head of Mission Johannes Lehne highlighted the international impact of instability fueled by terrorism and misinformation, stressing collaboration for sustainable peace and urging Nigerian media to lead with…
