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NIGERIA CLIMATE ADAPTATION EROSION AND WATERSHED PROJECT ( NEWMAP-EIB) PREPARES GROUND FOR LAUNCH

NIGERIA CLIMATE ADAPTATION EROSION AND WATERSHED PROJECT ( NEWMAP-EIB) PREPARES GROUND FOR LAUNCH
NEWMAP-EIB National Project Coordinator Holds High-Level Meeting with State Project Coordinators Ahead of Project Launch
By: Michael Mike
The National Project Coordinator, European Investment Bank assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation -Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) on Friday held a high level meeting with the project coordinators of the 23 participating states, ahead of the project launch.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adams Kambari represented by Director Legal Services, Mrs O. A. Salako , Head, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Hazel Natukunda and all 23 Project Coordinators, Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation officers were amongst those who attended the meeting.

In a compelling keynote address, Mrs. O.A. Salako, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to environmental sustainability and highlighted the importance of the NEWMAP-EIB project in tackling Nigeria’s pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, erosion, and other forms of land degradation.
In her goodwill message, Hazel Natukunda, Head, UNOPS Nigeria, reaffirmed the organization’s support towards Nigeria’s development initiatives for the Environment sector, emphasizing the significance of partnerships and team work in driving progress.
Earlier in his welcome address, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks, National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, outlined the meeting’s objectives, including providing project status updates, Draft work plan and strategizing for a successful launch in the month of June, 2025. He also called for unity of purpose, team spirit and coordination amongst the state project coordinators and their staff.
NIGERIA CLIMATE ADAPTATION EROSION AND WATERSHED PROJECT ( NEWMAP-EIB) PREPARES GROUND FOR LAUNCH
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Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 Civilian JTF members in adamawa village

Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 Civilian JTF members in adamawa village
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Kulda community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and setting several homes ablaze.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the assault occurred at about 6:25 p.m. on Friday, May 16.
The terrorists stormed the village located on the fringe of the Sambisa Forest and bordering Borno State catching the local security volunteers during a routine patrol.
Security forces visited the scene. Upon arrival, they recovered the bodies of three slain CJTF operatives.
Boko Haram terrorists kill 3 Civilian JTF members in adamawa village
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Borno police recover AK-47 rifle during operation to retrieve rustled sheep in Konduga

Borno police recover AK-47 rifle during operation to retrieve rustled sheep in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered an AK-47 rifle following a joint operation to retrieve rustled domestic animals in Konduga.
Zagazola Makama, gathered that the teams comprising Army, police tactical units, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters recovered the rifle from the bush during efforts to recover stolen sheep.
This development follows earlier reports on acts of terrorism, theft of domestic animals, culpable homicide, and causing grievous hurt in the area.
Borno police recover AK-47 rifle during operation to retrieve rustled sheep in Konduga
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kidnap victim rescued in jigawa, five suspects killed, five arrested

kidnap victim rescued in jigawa, five suspects killed, five arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
The Jigawa State Police Command said it has rescued an 80-year-old woman kidnapped in Kano State, neutralized five suspected kidnappers, and arrested five others in a coordinated operation in Garki Local Government Area.
The rescue operation followed intelligence and technical analysis led by the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa Command, CP A. T. Abdullahi.
The operation was carried out on May 16 at about 1:30 a.m. after the police received information that a group of about 12 armed criminals riding five motorcycles had kidnapped one Hajiya Hajara, 80, from Minjibir LGA of Kano State.
Acting on the intelligence, a joint team of police operatives from Gagarawa, Gumel, Garki, Sule-Tankarkar Divisions, supported by Fulani vigilantes and forest hunters under the leadership of ACP Bala Umar, Area Commander Gumel, launched a raid on criminal hideouts.
The hideouts included Wadi Fulani Settlement, GGW Tagwayen Fage, Wusada Fulani Settlement, and Katoro Fulani Camp all in Garki LGA.
“During the raid, a fierce gun duel ensued, which led to the neutralization of five suspects, while five others, including the alleged kingpin, Yahaya (35), of Katoro Fulani Camp, were arrested with gunshot injuries to their legs,” he said.
The kidnapped victim, Hajiya Hajara, was rescued unhurt.
Items recovered during the operation included two AK-47 rifles, one fabricated LAR rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, two motorcycles, and two handsets.
All recovered items, corpses, and arrested suspects were taken to Gumel General Hospital for treatment and autopsy.
Sources from the command confirmed that no ransom was paid and no casualties were recorded among the security operatives.
kidnap victim rescued in jigawa, five suspects killed, five arrested
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