Abdulkareem Haruna

Abdulkareem Haruna is a Nigerian journalist who has provided extensive coverage of the Lake Chad conflict in north-eastern Nigeria for over a decade. A graduate of English Language with a Diploma in Mass Communications. He previously worked as an assistant editor with Premium Times and Leadership Newspaper. Haruna has a strong knowledge of the Northeast and follows the trends in the region closely.

News

Abdulkareem HarunaSeptember 21, 2023
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ISWAP Terrorists Intensify Attacks On Farmers In Northeast Nigeria

A resurgence of attacks by ISWAP terrorists on local farmers in the Gwoza area of Borno, Northeast Nigeria, has resulted…
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News

Abdulkareem HarunaSeptember 6, 2023
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Borno Launches Self-Care Guidelines To Boost Health Autonomy Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Stakeholders in the Borno State public health sector have launched the state’s national self-care guidelines, joining 23 other states in…
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The Crisis Room

Usman Abba ZannaAbdulkareem HarunaSeptember 5, 2023
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Climate Change and the Lake Chad Crisis: A Conversation on Conflict and Resilience

In recent years, Borno State has grappled with annual flooding, a stark contrast to the receding waters of the Lake…
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Armed Violence

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 27, 2023
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42 Women Kidnapped By Boko Haram In Borno Released In Exchange For Cash, Food

A group of 42 peasant women kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists last week have been released after intense negotiations at…
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News

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 23, 2023
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Terrorists Abduct 42 Women In Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted 42 women in northeastern Nigeria, a security volunteer group said Wednesday. They were abducted…
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News

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 22, 2023
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Flooding In Maiduguri Displaces Residents As Poor Drainage Systems Fail To Cope

The township of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, North East Nigeria, has again fallen victim to devastating floods, forcing…
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News

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 22, 2023
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Uproar At Holding Pen For Surrendered Boko Haram Terrorists Triggered By ‘Poor Planning’

A recent uproar at a holding facility for repentant Boko Haram fighters in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, was triggered…
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Features

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 14, 2023
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Cost Of Living Crisis: The Deadly Gang Recruiting Poor Taxi Drivers For Crime

It all happened so fast. A motorised tricycle darted out onto the main road and headed at a neck-breaking speed…
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Analyses

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 13, 2023
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Niger Crisis: A Tipping Point In The Fight Against Extremist Insurgents?

The recent coup in Niger, and the subsequent closure of the country’s airspace have sparked concern among global counter-terrorism strategists…
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Armed Violence

Abdulkareem HarunaAugust 8, 2023
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Brutal Slaying Marks Islamic State’s Entry Into Conflict Between Nigerian Farmers And Herders

Terrorists who brutally killed a group of cattle herders were motivated by a new policy from the Islamic State in…
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