Boko Haram
US Funding Cuts Bite Aid Groups in Northern Nigeria
The humanitarian crisis in northern Nigeria has worsened due to massive funding cuts by the United States, affecting aid organizations that provide critical assistance to millions of people in need. The World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations food aid agency, has been forced to shut down more than half of its nutrition clinics across […]
Troops Repel Boko Haram, ISWAP Attacks, Kill Commander, Cameraman
Nigerian military forces have successfully repelled coordinated midnight attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists targeting Monguno town and Bitta community in the volatile Lake Chad region. The swift and decisive response by troops resulted in the deaths of several insurgents, including a senior terrorist commander, as well as the […]
IED Explosion Kills Four, Injures 21 in Yobe
Tragedy struck on Friday along the Katarko-Goniri Road in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, as a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated, killing four individuals and injuring 21 others. The incident occurred when a vehicle carrying several passengers from the Gotala community drove over the device while en route to the bustling Buniyadi […]
Boko Haram Bomber Strikes Borno as Kano Faces Mortar Blast
Tragedy struck in two Nigerian states between Friday night and early Saturday as separate deadly explosions claimed multiple lives and left several others wounded. In Borno State, a suicide bombing blamed on suspected Boko Haram insurgents rocked a bustling fish market in Konduga Local Government Area, while an explosion linked to a military-grade device occurred […]
Ex-Army Chief Buratai Escapes Deadly Ambush by Boko Haram
Retired Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, narrowly escaped death on Friday following a violent ambush by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The former military chief, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s anti-insurgency operations, came under heavy gunfire while traveling with a military convoy near a frontline operations base […]
Boko Haram Abducts Priest, Nine Others, Kills One
Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Abduct Catholic Priest and Nine Others, Kill One Along Gwoza-Limankara Road in Borno State Terrorists affiliated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly abducted Reverend Father Daniel Afina, a Catholic priest and project coordinator of a Christian non-governmental organization (NGO), along with nine other individuals. The […]
NAF Strikes Boko Haram Hideouts in Borno
In a renewed offensive against insurgency in the North-East, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the successful execution of precision airstrikes targeting key Boko Haram strongholds in Borno State, resulting in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of vital logistics infrastructure. The operation, which was carried out under the military’s counter-insurgency campaign […]
Nine Feared Dead in Bomb Blast Linked to Boko Haram
Tragedy struck Mairari village in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday as a bomb explosion killed at least nine people and left several others injured. The blast, which occurred around 11 a.m. at a local bus stop, was reportedly caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by […]
Zulum Vows No LG in Borno will fall to Boko Haram, ISWAP Again
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has emphatically declared that no local government area in the state will be allowed to fall under the control of Boko Haram or the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP). He affirmed that such a scenario, which once plagued the region during the peak of insurgency, “will never […]
FG Applauds Cameroon’s Role in West Africa’s Stability
The Federal Government Commends Cameroon’s Commitment to Regional Stability Amid Security Challenges The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the Republic of Cameroon for its steadfast commitment and continued collaboration in promoting peace, security, and stability across the West African region. This recognition comes against the backdrop of persistent and evolving security threats posed by […]