LCBC Executive Secretary canvasses strong cross-border cooperation to end terrorism

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LCBC Executive Secretary canvasses strong cross-border cooperation to end terrorism Amb. Mamman Nuhu, the 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...
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AfDB spends $2bn on Lake Chad’s stability efforts for 15.3 million people

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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 decade. Dr Riadh Ben Messaoud, Lead Coordinator for West...
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Insurgency: Buni seeks sustainable livelihoods to support IDPs

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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 the Lake Chad region. Buni stated this during a p...
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Stakeholders seek for increased financial support in Lake Chad

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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 the Regional Stabilisation Strategy (RSS). Gov.&...
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AU approves $800,000 additional funding to combat terrorism in Chad basin

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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 Basin. The AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and...
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Partnership: New EU ambassador outlines plans for Nigeria

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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, strengthen investment and positively impact the youthful...
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Border dispute: UN lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for implementing ICJ’s ruling

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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 Justice (ICJ’s) ruling on their border dispute...
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AfDB reaffirms $2bn Commitment to develop Lake Chad Basin

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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 Wednesday at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in M...
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Tinubu urges renewed commitment to stabilise Lake Chad Basin

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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 Lake Chad Basin. He said this at the inauguration of...
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LCBGF vows to stabilise livelihood, economic activities in Lake Chad – Gov. Buni

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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 economic activities in the region.   Gov. Mai M...
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Nigeria’s CDS urges Niger, others to rescind decisions to quit ECOWAS

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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 of West African States (ECOWAS). Musa made the...
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit from ECOWAS Becomes Effective

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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, January 29, 2025.   Despite their departu...
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Military Airstrikes Target Boko Haram Leaders, killed scores in Borno

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

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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 that the Max Air aircraft that crash-landed at Malam A...
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Borno’s Fashion Hub, a Lifeline for 48,000 Youths Annually

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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 Fashion Hub. Inaugurated as part of the 6th Expa...
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Malian Army Neutralizes Top Terrorist Leader Abou Azimane in Timbuktu Region

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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 an operation conducted on Jan. 26, 2025, in the Eche...
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Troops Intercept Cache of Weapons Meant for Terrorists in Zamfara

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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 cache of weapons in Kaura Namoda Local Government Are...
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Yobe reaffirms commitment for a successful 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri

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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 and impactful event scheduled to hold from Jan...
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Counter-Terrorism: Limitations of ‘All-of-Society Approach’ in a Divided Society

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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 panacea for Nigeria’s insecurity woes. Nigeri...
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum on Climate, Security, Development

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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 Centre, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. &n...
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  1. COAS Assures Yobe Govt of Commitment to Security Following Attack on Troops of 149BN
  2. Army Provides Update on Terrorist Attack in Timbuktu Triangle
  3. EU Commends Zulum’s Post Conflict Recovery Efforts
  4. Beware of ISWAP’s Propaganda, a Threat Beyond the Battlefield
  5. No attack in Malam Fatori Military Base: Troops came under suicide attack while fighting ISWAP in Timbuktu Triangle, Yobe

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