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Soldiers, Civilians Missing After ISWAP Ambush on Recovery Mission in Borno

Terrorists from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) ambushed a recovery team of soldiers and civilians in Dumba village, Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, on Tuesday. The mission aimed to recover the bodies of 40 farmers...

Boko Haram Torches Church, Homes in Fresh Borno Attack

Boko Haram insurgents struck Shikarkir community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State early Thursday, setting fire to homes and a church, residents confirmed. This attack came just a day after the terrorists invaded Bazir village, also in Chibok,...

Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno, Soldiers and Vigilantes Killed

Boko Haram fighters launched a deadly attack on the Forward Operating Base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, killing soldiers and vigilantes while looting military weapons. The attack, carried out on Saturday around 4 p.m., left the...

Borno to Provide Petrol at Subsidised Rate of N600 for Farmers Affected by Insurgency

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a subsidy on petrol for farmers in communities severely affected by Boko Haram insurgency. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on farmers and boost agricultural activities in the conflict-hit...

Army Refutes Claims of French Military Base in Borno

The Nigerian Army has dismissed social media claims suggesting the presence of a French military base in Borno State, labelling the reports as false and misleading. This follows a statement by activist Mahdi Shehu, who shared a video on X...

Max Air Plane with Borno Deputy Governor Makes Emergency Landing

A Max Air flight heading to Abuja made an emergency landing at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri on Wednesday after suffering engine damage caused by a suspected bird strike. Among the over 100 passengers on board was Borno...

Borno to Build First Metro Rail Network in Northern Nigeria

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced plans to develop an intra-city rail system linking Maiduguri with surrounding areas. This project will be the first metro rail initiative in Nigeria’s northern states. The state’s Commissioner for Transport and Energy,...

#EndBadGovernance: Borno Minors Remain Detained Despite Presidential Release Order

Three minors in Borno State, detained over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest, are reportedly still in custody, despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent directive for their immediate release. While similar detainees in Abuja have been freed, the...

13 Repentant Boko-Haram Fighters Escape with Riffles, Motorcycles in Borno.

At least thirteen (13) ex-Boko Haram fighters who were thought to have turned a new leaf and joined government forces to fight the deadly terror organization reportedly escaped, carrying government issued weapons and motorcycles with them in Borno state....

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Probe Borno’s Handling of Funds Meant to Prevent Flooding.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to President Bola Tinubu urging him to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and other relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate...
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