Borno
Suicide Bomber Kills Over 10, Injures Dozens in Borno Food Joint
We have deployed our Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts in collaboration with the military and other security agencies to the scene. Tragedy struck Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State late Friday night when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a popular local food joint, killing over ten people and leaving many others […]
1million Children Rescued from Street Life – Gov Zulum
We have taken nothing less than one million children off the streets. The statistics are verifiable. Both the World Bank and the United Nations can attest to the credibility of these figure Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has revealed that his administration has successfully removed no fewer than one million children from the […]
Gov Zulum Grants Clemency to 66 Inmates in Democracy Day Amnesty
As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day, the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has granted executive clemency to a total of 66 inmates incarcerated at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre. The governor announced the gesture during an official visit to the correctional facility on Wednesday. The visit was part of […]
Shettima Powers Up Borno with New NDPHC Substation
As part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and in celebration of the recent Eid festivities, Vice President Kashim Shettima officially commissioned a new 1×7.5MVA 33kV/11kV distribution injection substation at Borno State University. The project, executed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), marks a significant milestone in the drive to enhance electricity […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shettima Set to Ignite Nigeria’s Asset Restoration Drive
Vice President Shettima to Launch National Asset Restoration Programme in Borno State with NASENI’s Tractor Recovery Initiative Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to officially launch the National Asset Restoration Programme today in Maiduguri, Borno State. The launch marks the commencement of this strategic initiative in the North-East region, beginning with a vital agricultural support […]
Troops Repel Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Borno
Troops deployed under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully thwarted coordinated terrorist assaults on Buratai and Mallam Fatori in Borno State, neutralizing a significant number of insurgents and seizing a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 5, 2025, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations […]
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 […]
Top ISWAP Commander Abu Fatima Neutralised by Nigerian Troops
The Nigerian military recorded a major success in its ongoing counter-insurgency efforts as troops of Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force eliminated Abu Fatima, a top ISWAP commander, in Borno State. The operation, which was carried out in Aleru Village, located in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, also resulted in the elimination of […]