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Group lauds achievements of MD of North East devt commission

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…Says allegations of corruption baseless A civil society group, Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has lauded the achievements of the Managing Director of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mr. Mohammad Alkali, saying his efforts is yielding positive

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Understanding house of Reps transparency verdict on NEDC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2021 0

By Michael Attah Three weeks today; precisely, it’s more than three clear weeks, after the House of Representatives gave its verdict of a clean bill of health to the management of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), over alleged financial heist at the commission involving a whopping sum of N100 billion. Surprisingly, but not unexpected, […]

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NSCDC CG pledges commitment to enhance security in North East

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2021 0

The Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the corps to enhancing security in the North East. Abubakar stated this on Friday, in Maiduguri, at the opening ceremony of the first security empowerment workshop for personnel of the corps. Abubakar said the workshop, which has […]

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Military operations yielding results for sustainable peace, says DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Military High Command said on Thursday that troops’ operational efforts are yielding results for sustainable peace and return of normalcy in trouble areas. It therefore assured the public that operational efforts of the Nigerian military are all intended to achieve sustainable peace across the country. Acting Director, Defence Media

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NEMA: Group hails PMB, Maihaja for restoring transparency in disaster management

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2020 0

The North East Peace Advocates have showered praises on President Muhammadu Buhari and Engr Mustapha Y. Maihaja for restoring transparency and accountability to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The group made this known in a strategic report to appraise emergency management after a thorough study of NEMA’s activities in the North-East with regards to

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Revealed: How INGOs, staff embezzle funds meant for northeast IDPs

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The activities of some International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) operating in North-East Nigeria have once again come under the radar with regards to their true motives in the carrying out of humanitarian activities. In many quarters, it has been stated that the presence of various INGOs in North-East Nigeria is one of the reasons why the […]

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Revealed: How International Non- Governmental Organizations are escalating war against terrorism

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Fresh facts have emerged on how some International Non-Governmental Organizations are fueling the fight against terrorism in North-East Nigeria. It was revealed amongst other things that these INGOs have perfected the plan to escalate the ongoing crisis to ensure that they continue to attract funding from donor agencies. According to impeccable sources, some of the […]

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NAFDAC begins monitoring of restaurant operators using Paracetamol in North East

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

 Health experts and dietitians in the North East have called for urgent steps to check the rampant application of enhancers by food sellers in the country. The call is coming just as the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC)  in states within the subregion said they had commenced strict monitoring of […]

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Gowon leads Nigeria Prays prayer rally in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Former Head of States and National Chairman of ‘Nigeria Prays’, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Sunday, led the group in a prayer rally for peace to reign in the North East zone and Nigeria at large. Speaking during the one-day prayer rally organised by Nigeria Prays, North- East zone held in Bauchi, with the theme: […]

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Group thanks President Buhari over visit to Maiduguri

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

…expresses confidence in military’s commitment to peace in Borno state The North-East Network for Peace has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his prompt and compassionate visit to Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. According to the group, it is a testament of the president’s focus and unwavering commitment towards restoring lasting peace to the state

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Troops overrun B’Haram terrorists with indigenous MRAP, free more captives in N’East

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says, its troops in the North East theatre of operations have tested the recently inducted indigenous Mines Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles against Boko Haram terrorists in recent encounters. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the deployment of the MRAP dealt deadly […]

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Troops kill more Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, rescue women, children

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says it has neutralised a number of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in different encounters in parts of the North East and rescued women and children from their hideouts. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Iliyasu […]

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Plateau IDPs want assistance from FG, international community

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau state have appealed to the federal government and the international community render assistance to them just like their counterparts in the North-East. IDPs’ Camp Coordinator in Barkin Ladi, Prince Barnabas Philip, made the call during a two- day meet the IDPs tour by the management committee Chairman of Barkin […]

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Bassa traditional rulers commend army over successes

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

Traditional rulers and leaders of Bassa nation in Nigeria have commended the Nigerian Army for the successes it has so far recorded in the fight against insurgency in the North East and other security challenges in the country. The traditional rulers and leaders gave the commendation when they visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. […]

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Girls and women in Nigeria: The stark reality and the way forward

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2019 0

Nigeria’s society is unequal and even more so when viewed through the gender prism. Available data regarding the wellbeing of our children – male and female – leave one with a sense of unease and fearful apprehension. There are trends which, if not arrested and reversed, spell doom for a future that already does not […]

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Am not ready to die for Nigeria soldier stationed in the North East

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2019 0

A Nigerian soldier who is stationed in the North East says he loves Nigeria but he is not ready to die for Nigeria. In a post shared on his Facebook page, Wise Rich King, wrote ”I have made up my mind to die for what I believed and to live for what I love, and […]

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Metele attack: Reps probes $1bn defence funding

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

…Demands release of dead soldiers’ names The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, began investigation into all funds appropriated for utilisation by the military in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents in the North East. The lawmakers also demanded that the army should after due consultations with families make public the names of the soldiers killed […]

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Nigerian Army identifies new terror group, vows to crush it

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2018 0

The Public Relations Department of the Nigerian Army says the Force has identified a new terrorist organisation in the North East of the country that goes by the name, Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina. The Army however it has both the manpower and modern technology to fight and defeat the group. According to a post on its […]

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Literacy by radio: Commission distributes 800 radio sets, mobile telephones, to learners

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

The National Mass Education Commission, North East zonal office, said it distributed no fewer than 800 radio receivers and mobile telephones to 400 informal learners in Bauchi and Borno States under its “Literacy by Radio” pilot programme. The Zonal Coordinator of the Commission, Mr Mohammed Musawa said that the literacy programme was conducted using radio […]

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Emirs seek solution to ‘out of school children’ menace in N’East, N’West

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

Worried over the increased rate of out of school children in Northern Nigeria, about 9 Emirs from the two critical zones in North-West and North-East regions are set to sign a ‘Commitment for action’ to take quick action in addressing the menace of children not in school. Speaking during the pre-conference event organised by the […]