Police disburse N20m to families of fallen officers in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has distributed ₦20.1 million to families of officers who died while serving the country. The payment was made under the Group Life Insurance Scheme during a presentation ceremony for nine beneficiaries. Officials said the support is meant to help the families handle welfare needs such as schooling, medical care, and […]
Borno pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University
The government of Borno State has paid ₦2.5 billion to cover the annual tuition of scholarship beneficiaries admitted into an aviation institution. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum presented the cheque during a ceremony in Maiduguri, praising the initiative as a major investment in education and human capital. He urged the selected students to stay disciplined and […]
117 repentant terrorists complete rehabilitation programme in Borno
A total of 117 repentant insurgents from Borno State have completed a federal rehabilitation programme under Operation Safe Corridor, marking another step in Nigeria’s deradicalisation efforts. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre where officials discussed plans for their reintegration into society. According to military authorities, the participants […]
Troops kill 16 SWAP terrorists, recover logistics in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the Joint Task Force (North East) have killed 16 suspected ISWAP terrorists during a counter-offensive in Borno State. The military said the operation followed a failed attack by the insurgents on a Forward Operating Base in Auno. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the terrorists attempted […]
Gwoza refugees return home from Cameroon
The Borno State Government has begun the process of bringing back refugees from Gwoza Local Government Area who fled to neighbouring Cameroon during the peak of the insurgency. The first group of returnees, numbering about 300 people, has arrived in Pulka after spending more than ten years in displacement. The development was confirmed in a […]
DSS, forest guards rescue abducted victims from ISWAP hideout in Borno
Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside local forest guards, have successfully rescued seven people abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The rescue followed a confrontation at a forest hideout after the victims were taken while gathering firewood near Ajiri Camp, on the outskirts of Maiduguri. Security analyst Zagazola […]
Troops neutralise senior Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Nigerian troops have recorded a major success after neutralising several senior Boko Haram commanders during a recent military operation in Borno State. The operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the terrorist group and restore peace in communities affected by years of insurgency. According to security sources, the operation targeted key […]
ACF condemns Borno suicide bomb blast
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly condemned the suicide bomb attack that happened at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. The attack, which took place on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, led to the loss of several lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor T. A. […]
Christmas: Zulum urges Borno residents to protect sacred bond of unity
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged residents of the state to protect the sacred bond of unity as they celebrate Christmas. He said unity remains the strongest weapon against division, violence and hatred, especially in a state that has experienced years of conflict. The governor encouraged people of different religions and ethnic groups […]
President Bola Tinubu Arrives In Maiduguri, Borno State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, as part of his official engagements aimed at addressing critical national issues. His visit comes at a time when the region continues to focus on security, rebuilding, and development after years of insurgency. During the visit, the President is expected to meet […]