Borno
VP Shettima mourns Borno attack victims
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community, Bama Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the […]
Boko Haram Massacre: 63 dead in Borno attack
Boko Haram attacks Darul Jamal in Bama, Borno, killing 63 people, destroying homes, and leaving communities of returnee IDPs in mourning Suspected Boko Haram insurgents carried out a devastating attack on Darul Jamal, a community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, claiming the lives of 58 civilians and five soldiers. The deadly assault […]
NAF, Army strike kills 30 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian military killed over 30 terrorists in a coordinated air and ground operation at Dar-El-Jamal village, Bama LGA, Borno State, reinforcing efforts to secure the North-East and protect vulnerable communities. The Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency, as no fewer than 30 terrorists were killed during a […]
Gov Zulum approves stipends, free meals for Borno students
Governor Zulum approves stipends and free meals for students in Gajiganna, Borno, to boost school enrolment and support families affected by insurgency. The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has introduced a robust package of educational incentives in Gajiganna Town, Magumeri Local Government Area, as part of his administration’s drive to tackle low […]
Army Eliminates Notorious Terrorist Abu Nazir in Borno Operation
Troops of the 3 Battalion, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Rann Kala in Balge Local Government Area of Borno State, have successfully eliminated a notorious terrorist commander known as Amirul Fiya, also referred to by his alias, Abu Nazir. The operation took place during a confrontation with Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP/JAS) […]
Zulum Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Education Board Chairman
In a bid to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the removal of two commissioners from his cabinet while simultaneously announcing new appointments to fill key government positions. The decision was announced in an official statement released on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, in […]
NAF Airstrike Eliminates Top ISWAP Commanders in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has successfully eliminated several high-ranking commanders and fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a precise air interdiction mission in Borno State. According to a statement released by the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, […]
Nine Killed, Others Injured in Borno Attack
The Borno State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic attack on Malamfatori, a border town in Abadam Local Government Area of the state, which claimed the lives of nine residents and left four others severely injured. In an official statement released yesterday, the government described the attack as a sad and condemnable event […]
Tinubu Vows Justice After Tragedies Rock Borno, Plateau, Kano
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow and outrage over the wave of recent tragic incidents that have struck different parts of Nigeria, particularly in Borno, Plateau, and Kano States. In a statement issued on Sunday, June 22, the President described the series of attacks and accidents as deeply disturbing and unacceptable. “I am […]
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 […]