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"Maiduguri News"
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Health3 days agoDespite security challenges, MSF take the risk to treat underserved children in Borno State
Dusuman is a community outside Maiduguri, the capital of northeast Nigeria’s Borno state. Nearby is the neighbourhood of Zabarmari, where dozens of rice farmers were beheaded in November 2020 – a brutal act for which the group commonly known as Boko Haram took responsibility. The Nigerian military is struggling to retake control of the territory within Borno state as a whole, but many areas, such as Dusuman, remain very insecure. This makes it difficult, if not impossible, to provide people with humanitarian assistance and medical care. Despite the significant security challenges in working outside the main cities in Borno state, teams from Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have been running mobile clinics to provide basic healthcare to children under 16 in a number of locations outside Maiduguri, namely Dusuman, Musari and Ahmed Grema camp for displaced people in Shuwari. People in these locations have very limited access to medical.
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AMA3 months agoNigeria: Older people often an invisible casualty in conflict with Boko Haram
Older people have suffered in unique ways from the conflict that has raged for almost a decade in Northeast Nigeria, with many starved or slaughtered in their homes or left to languish and die in squalid, unlawful military detention, Amnesty International said in a new report today.The 67-page report, “My heart is in pain”: Older people’s experience of conflict, displacement, and detention in Northeast Nigeria, shows how both Boko Haram and the Nigerian military have committed atrocities against older women and men, with nobody held to account. It also focuses on how displaced older people are consistently overlooked by the humanitarian response. “When Boko Haram has invaded towns and villages, older men and women have often been among the last to flee, leaving them particularly exposed to the armed group’s brutality and repression – amounting to war crimes and likely crimes against humanity. This has included torture, being forced to witness.
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AMA3 months agoGruesome Boko Haram Killings in Northeast Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly killed at least 70 civilians this weekend, many of them farmers working on a rice field. The attackers tied up many of the victims before slitting their throats, according to media reports. This latest gruesome attack took place in Jere, not far from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital and epicenter of the decades-long conflict in northeastern Nigeria. The UN has described the incident as the most violent direct attack against civilians this year, and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Boko Haram and its splinter faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have continued to attack civilian, humanitarian, and military targets this year, reportedly killing at least 363 civilians between January and September. It is increasingly difficult to protect civilians, even in government-controlled areas. In June, three rocket-propelled explosives fired from outside Maiduguri killed four people and injured three others in the city, an area previously considered relatively safe given the strong Nigerian army presence..
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AMA3 months agoUN condemns ‘brutal and callous’ attack on civilians in north-east Nigeria
In early afternoon on 28 November, local time, suspected militants attacked civilian men and women while they were harvesting crops in Koshobe village and other rural communities in Jere Local Government Area, near provincial capital Maiduguri. According to reports, at least 43 people were killed and many wounded. There are also reports that many people, including women have been abducted. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for “the immediate and safe return of the abductees and those still reported missing.” “The Secretary-General reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to support the Government of Nigeria in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism and in its response to pressing humanitarian needs in the north-east of the country,” the statement added. The Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria has claimed the lives of thousands of people and displaced millions from their homes. The violence, coupled with climate.
- General news3 months ago
NEDC donates to 144 widows of teachers killed by insurgents in Borno
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced distribution of foodstuff and non-food items to 144 widows of teachers killed by insurgents in Borno. Presenting the materials in Maiduguri on Friday, the Borno Coordinator of NEDC, Hajiya Amina Maibe, said the gesture was part of the commission’s mandate to support vulnerable people in insurgency affected areas. Maibe said the plight of the widows and orphans was brought to NEDC’s attention by the state branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Network of Civil Society Organisations in Borno (NECSOB). The coordinator said 546 widows were listed to benefit from the gesture. “We are giving 144 widows today while the remaining will get theirs on Thursday,” Maibe said. She also announced plans to empower the widows with skills acquisition training, while the orphans would be supported with scholarships. The state Chairman of NUT, Mr Jibrin Mohammed, thanked NEDC for.
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Defence/Security3 months agoBorno govt. seeks NIS support to curb cross-border crimes
Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, has solicited the support of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to curb illegal migration and other cross-border crimes in the state. Kadafur made the call on Friday in Maiduguri while receiving the Assistant Controller General in charge of Zone “C”, Mr Abubakar kankara, who paid him a courtesy visit. Kadafur said that the Immigration as a critical stakeholder in the security apparatus, has a vital role to play in the implementation of the state’s 25-Year Development plan. The Deputy Governor assured NIS of government’s sustained support for its operations in the state. Earlier, Kankara said that his team was in Borno on tour of the formations in the zone. He said that the tour would afford the team the opportunity to discuss intelligence gathering and information sharing on how to secure the borders against the influx of illegal migrants into the country. Kankara pledged.
- Politics3 months ago
Only 6 political parties are participating in Borno LG elections – Official
The Executive Chairman, Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Abdu Usman said that only six political parties will be participating in Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state. Usman, who made this known on Friday in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen on the preparations for the elections, identified the parties as: African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, All Progress Congress (APC), All Progressive Grant Alliance (APGA), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The chairman explained that only APC fielded candidates for chairmanship and councillorship positions in all the 27 local governments and 312 wards. “APC is fielding 27 chairmanship candidates and 312 councilors, while PDP is fielding seven chairmen and 45 councilors. “SDP is fielding one chairman and two councilors; ADC and Accord Party are fielding one chairmanship candidate each, while Accord Party is fielding only one chairmanship candidate,’’ Usman said. He noted that the elections.
- Politics3 months ago
Police to restrict vehicular movement in Borno for LG poll
The police command in Borno has announced restriction on vehicular movement from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. to ensure peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local council election in the state. Mr Bello Makwashi, the state Commissioner of Police said this in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri. He said that the restriction will also cover tricycles and bicycles users as well as people on animals, except those on essential duties. Makwashi assured that security agencies in the state were ready to ensure peaceful and hitch free conduct of the poll. ”The command is calling on all eligible voters with valid Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) to go out and exercise their franchise without fear or apprehension. “They are equally advised to conduct themselves in an orderly manner throughout the period of the exercise. “All contestants are further advised to rein in their supporters/followers to avoid thuggery and other acts of violence capable.
- Metro3 months ago
12 varsities get N1bn each for TETFund centres
Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), on Thursday presented allocation letters to the Vice-Chancellors of 12 universities for the take-off of their TETFund Centre of Excellence (TCOE). Bogoro, while presenting the letters in Abuja at an event, charged the institutions on implementation of its own approved TCOE to address specific national development challenges by preparing professionals. He also disclosed that the board would fund the centres with a grant of N1 billion each for five years to enable them attain national aspirations. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Muhammadu Buhari in March approved the first set of TCOE to take up research in their respective regions for national development. He said two universities were selected from each geopolitical zone of the country to bridge the gap between researchers and users, as well as stimulating and strengthening triple-helix relationships. He listed the universities to include:.
- General news3 months ago
NCS seizes contraband worth N24.3m in Kano State
The Controller General’s Taskforce of Nigeria Customs Services, Zone B, Kano, says it has seized contraband with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N24,385 million in Kano State in the past three weeks. Deputy Controller General of Customs and head of the taskforce, Mr Oseni Olorukoba, made the disclosure at a news conference on Tuesday in Kano. Olurokoba said that two suspected smugglers were arrested by the team through intelligence sharing and collaboration with other security agencies. He said that the goods were seized during various operations at different locations in the state within the period under review. Olurokoba listed the seized goods to include 208 bags of 50kg rice, 285 bales of clothes, 94 cartons of pasta, 53 keg of vegetable oil and cartons of counterfeit drugs among others He said the drugs would be handed over to the National Agency of Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further.
- General news3 months ago
23 died in 11 road accidents in Borno in 11 months – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Borno says 23 people lost their lives while 90 others sustained injuries in 11 road accidents on the Maiduguri-Benisheikh-Damaturu road between January and November. The Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Mr Sanusi Ibrahim, who made this known on Tuesday while inaugurating the 2020 ember month campaign in Maiduguri, said the road accidents involved 15 vehicles. Ibrahim said that the incidents occurred on the Maiduguri-Benishiekh axis of the road, which he described as the busiest in the state. While blaming road crashes on over-speeding and tyre bursts, he said that the ember month campaign was aimed at sensitising stakeholders in the road transportation sector and commuters on the need to be more cautious, vigilant and patient while plying the roads. He said that the theme for this year’s campaign: “Drive Safe, Stay Alive”, was carefully selected to suit the ever- increasing vehicular.
- Defence/Security3 months ago
Troops neutralise 23 terrorists, capture IED specialist
Troops of Operation Fire Ball in the North-East have neutralised 23 terrorists and captured one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) specialist in Ngamdu, near Maiduguri. Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, Acting Director, Defense Media Operations, who disclosed this on Tuesday said that some of the terrorists were decimated while trying to obtain ransom from relatives of their abducted victims. According to him, two women and three children are rescued unhurt from the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. He said weapons recovered from the criminals include four gun trucks, one fabricated vehicle blinde legar, two anti aircraft guns, one general purpose machine gun, two PKT guns, eight Ak-47 rifles and two Ak-47 rifles magazines, one Ak 47 rifle cover and one dane gun. “The gallant troops of Operation Fire Ball in the various sectors of the Theatre, have continued to dominate the general areas of operation and carry out their.
- Defence/Security3 months ago
Gov. Zulum awards scholarship to 15 volunteer health workers
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced scholarship awards to 15 volunteer health workers in recognition of their selfless services to the state. The governor’s Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy, Isa Gusau, stated this in a statement on Monday in Maiduguri. According to Gasau, the governor announced the awards on Sunday when he visited the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in Baga. He stated that the governor was impressed with the volunteers, hence the award to enable the beneficiaries to further their educational career. “Zulum was so impressed after reviewing their selfless efforts and directed Borno State Scholarship Board to fully fund the 15 volunteers’ further education to any level. ‘’This depends on their eligibility for admission and individual’s interest to study either Medicine, Nursing or Midwifery in any tertiary institution in Maiduguri, the state capital,” he stated. Gusau added that the governor supervised the distribution of food items.
- Health3 months ago
PWDs laud ICRC for establishment of prosthetic centre in Borno
Some Persons With Disabilities (PWD) in Maiduguri, Borno, have lauded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for opening a physical rehabilitation Centre in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the centre opened on Nov. 19 by the ICRC is expected to serve more than 2,000 people in need of prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, crutches and mobility devices by 2022. A beneficiary of prosthetic leg from the centre, Hanatu Solomon told NAN that the development was a big relief because hitherto she had to travel to Kano three times for the services. Solomon, who is also a student of University of Maiduguri, said that she was born with deformity and her leg was amputated. She said the durability of prosthetic leg was two years and she had to travel to Kano for renewal but with a centre now in Maiduguri, she would no longer go that far..
- Health3 months ago
Red Cross performs 9,150 surgical operations in Maiduguri in18 months
At least 9,150 patients received surgical care from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maiduguri in the last 18 months, its Head of Delegation, Mr Eloi Fillion, said on Monday. Fillion told the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri that no fewer than 7,700 patients received surgical care from the ICRC surgical team in 2019. He said that the ICRC’s surgical team received more than 350 surgical admissions and carried out more than 1,450 surgical interventions in the first half of 2020 He said out of those received in the period, 11 patients in critical conditions were referred to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for further treatment. He added that the surgical programme of the ICRC would stretch for a long time in Maiduguri because of its training component. “It is not only meant to support emergency for people who needed to be treated, it.
- Entertainment3 months ago
Survey: Museums grapple with poor funding, low visitor-turnout
Museums and Monuments in some states across the country have continued to deteriorate due to paucity of funds and low visitor turn-out. A nationwide survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria , revealed that government funding for the sector had been on the decline, due to dwindling revenue generation occasioned by the outbreak of COVID-19. The situation had been further made worse with little or no internal revenue being generated by the facilities, due to security challenges, low turn-out in visitors who normally go to the facilities on sightseeing or for research purposes. In the North-Central, for instance, the facilities are grappling with low patronage with the outfits recording less number of visitors than usual. Mrs Angbiandoo Julius, the Head of Education Department in the National Museum and Monuments Office in Benue, told NAN in Makurdi, that artifacts in the museum were being preserved for posterity, using the scarce.
- General news3 months ago
Borno Govt. donates 50 housing units to varsity junior staff
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has donated 50 units of one-bedroom semi-detached houses to the University of Maiduguri junior staff members. In a speech while presenting the houses to the management of the institution on Monday, Zulum said his administration would also liaise with a micro finance bank to assist academic and non-academic members of staff of the university to own houses in Maiduguri. He said that repayment of the bank’s facility would be made by installment through salary deductions. The governor, who is a former lecturer at the university’s Faculty of Engineering, also promised to build a befitting structure for the faculty. “The Department of Civil Engineering has not sailed through accreditation due to the lack of N100 million worth of equipment. “I have directed the Commissioner for Higher Education, who is also one of us, to include this request in our 2021 budget. “Potable water is also very.
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Health3 months agoEhanire lays foundation of Borno State Teaching Hospital
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Thursday, laid the foundation of the Teaching Hospital of Borno State School of Health Sciences at Njimtilo, near the university’s campus on Maiduguri-Damaturu road. Ehanire, who was in Maiduguri for the inauguration of some landmark projects at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), was invited by Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno to lay foundation of the building. In his address, Zulum said “in fulfillment of the criteria for the establishment of medical colleges, we are here to witness the foundation laying ceremony for the two important projects. “We want to start medical courses, especially medicine, in the State University so that we can produce healthcare providers and undertake research, as well as cater for the health needs of citizens. “We know that there is increasing population in Maiduguri and we have only one teaching hospital, and Maiduguri has a population of over.
- Health3 months ago
FG pledges support to development strides as physical rehabilitation centre opens in Maiduguri
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government is committed to supporting developmental strides in university teaching hospitals and other health institutions in the country. Ehanire said this at the inauguration of some landmark projects at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) on Thursday. The projects were virtually inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari, while Ehanire did the physical inauguration. The projects include modern Physical Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) built for UMTH by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for rehabilitation of physically challenged patients; 150-bed capacity trauma centre, School of Nursing Hostel, UMTH auditorium and General Outpatient Complex. The minister thanked the management and board of UMTH for the leadership, resilience and dedication, even under the difficult circumstances in the Northeast region. He said “as a leading federal health institution in the North East and a centre of excellence in infectious diseases in Nigeria, UMTH has grown.
- Health3 months ago
ICRC to rehabilitate 2,000 physically challenged patients by 2022
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) plans to rehabilitate 2,000 physically challenged patients at the newly inaugurated Physical Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) in Maiduguri in the next two years. The ICRC Head of Delegation in Nigeria, Mr Eloi Fillion, made this known at the inauguration of the first PRC, located at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the centre was virtually inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari, along with other landmark projects at UMTH. Also on ground was the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, who physically inaugurated the PRC on behalf of the President. The ICRC head of delegation said that the PRC was constructed in collaboration with UMTH to provide the much-needed physical rehabilitation services for people with disabilities to regain their mobility. He added that “it is expected that the centre will receive 90 patients per month during the.
