Two Killed in Bomb Explosion in Borno
A deadly bomb explosion in Dalwa, Borno State, has left two people dead. The blast, caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), took place in a housing estate that is still under construction. The explosion occurred around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, at the same time Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and Yobe State Governor Mai […]
COAS General Oluyede Visits Injured Military Personnel In Borno Maiduguri, Pledges Support in Fight Against Terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, visited Maiduguri to boost the morale of soldiers fighting terrorism and insurgency in North-East Nigeria. His visit, on December 7, 2024, focused on encouraging the troops of Operation HADIN KAI to intensify their efforts to restore peace in the region. While addressing officers and soldiers […]
Seyi Tinubu Donates Over ₦500 Million to Flood Victims in Maiduguri
In a heartfelt response to the recent devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, made a significant donation of over ₦500 million to support those affected. This gesture comes at a time when many residents have faced tremendous challenges, including displacement from their homes and loss of essential […]
Nigerian Army Transfers 277 Boko Haram Captives to Borno Government, Urges Others to Surrender
The Borno State Government received 277 persons rescued from Boko Haram captivity on Thursday, July 11, from the Nigerian Army. Borno State’s capital, Maiduguri, hosted the handover ceremony in Maimalari Cantonment. Major General Ken Chigbu, the Joint Task Force North-East’s Deputy Theatre Commander, oversaw the event. The rescued people were innocent citizens who had been caught in the state’s local government areas of Dikwa, Bama, and Monguno by the insurgency, Chigbu revealed during the ceremony. He made it clear that these people weren’t affiliated with Boko Haram. He said, “We consider those still in the forest as our brothers and sisters who deserve peace, and we appeal to them to come out, assuring them that the military is not interested in prolonging the fight.” “The military’s objective is to restore normalcy and socioeconomic activities in the region […]