Troops Kill ISWAP Terrorists in Damasak, Borno
Troops of 5 Brigade, Sector 3 Joint Task Force(JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI, while consolidating on their dogged push to deplete Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province…
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Insurgents Who Surrendered Will Be Useful To Security Agencies, Says Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) says repentant insurgents will be useful to security agencies. Ndume said this while responding to questions from State House…
Not all surrendered insurgents are criminals, says Zulum
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says not all the insurgents that recently surrendered are criminals. The governor said “2,600 insurgents” have laid down their…
Funds for IDPs must be declared for verification before disbursement – EFCC tells NGOs
Onwukwe Obiora, the Maiduguri zonal commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) must declare funds meant…
Over 70 more insurgents surrendered to troops in Borno… within two days – Army
The Nigerian Army says more than 70 insurgents, with their wives and children, have surrendered to troops in Borno state. Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesman, disclosed this in a…
‘We’re in a very difficult situation’ — Zulum speaks on reintegrating repentant insurgents
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says the state is in a difficult situation over the reintegration of repentant insurgents. Zulum spoke on Saturday when he visited Bama and Gwoza…
BREAKING: Zulum receives another Chibok Schoolgirl in Gwoza
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday, in Gwoza, received another Chibok Girl who presented herself to the Nigerian Army. The schoolgirl, Hassana Adamu,…
It’ll be difficult to accept repentant Boko Haram members in our communities – Shehu of Borno
Traditional and religious leaders in Borno have said it will be difficult to reintegrate repentant Boko Haram members into their communities. The leaders expressed fear over…
Contrary to propaganda, Borno has demolished 11 mosques, four churches since 2019 – MURIC
The Islamic human rights advocacy group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has revealed that the Borno State Government demolished 11 mosques and four churches. This is contrary to claims…
1,081 Boko Haram Members, Senior Commanders Surrender In Bama, Borno
Another 1,081 Boko Haram terrorists, Some Senior Commanders and their families have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai after sustained military land and air bombardments of…
Troops foil terrorists attack on Borno community
The Nigerian Army said troops of 25 Task Force Brigade repelled terrorists attack on Damboa town in Borno State on Sunday. The troops were said to have overpowered the…
28 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered in Borno – Army
The Nigerian army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have taken custody of 28 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters who surrendered recently in Borno…
Alhaji Bukar Bolori, one of the richest men in the North, dies at 92 in Saudi Arabia (photos)
Alhaji Bukar Bolori, a prominent businessman in Borno state, has died. Before his death, Alhaji Bukar Bolori was one of the richest businessmen in the North. He is also the father of Unmi Fatima Bolori, Aminu Atiku’s ex-wife.…
IDPs’ return: Governor Shettima temporarily relocates to Bama
Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has temporarily moved the seat of administration of the state from Maiduguri, the capital, to Bama, to prepare the ground for the relocation of about a million people displaced at the peak of…
Dapchi girls : All boarding schools in Borno closed down
Boarding schools have been shut indefinitely in the northeast Nigerian state most affected by Boko Haram violence, the government has said, in the latest blow to children’s education. “All boarding secondary schools in the state,…