Zulum condemns recent ISWAP, Boko Haram attacks, condoles victims
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has condemned the recent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in various parts of the state. The attacks targeted areas including Maiduguri-Damboa Road, Marte, Chibok, Gwoza, Kala Balge, and several other affected communities. In a statement released by his spokesperson on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Governor Zulum expressed deep […]
Two education officials killed in bomb explosion on Damboa–Maiduguri road
Two education workers from Damboa lost their lives on Monday in a tragic bomb blast that happened on the Damboa–Maiduguri road in Borno State. According to local reports from Zagazola Makama, the victims were identified as Blessings Luka and Gideon Bitterleaf. They were traveling from Damboa to Maiduguri when the incident took place. Eyewitnesses said […]
Gov Zulum bans sale of alcohol in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has officially banned the sale of alcohol. He made this decision while pointing fingers at some military and security officers, saying they are part of the reason why crime and bad behavior are increasing in Maiduguri and nearby areas. According to Channels TV, Governor Zulum accused both former and […]
Troops bust filling station loading fuel in jerrycans for Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri
Nigerian soldiers under Operation Hadin Kai have stopped a major fuel smuggling plan in Maiduguri, Borno State. The fuel was being sent to Boko Haram fighters operating around Gwoza and parts of Cameroon. The troops discovered that fuel was being loaded into 500 jerrycans at Hadiza and Sadiq Filling Station. Authorities described this as a […]
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 […]