Borno

Borno governor escapes death as Boko Haram attacks convoy

Eyewitnesses say the gruesome incident led to the death of about four persons.

UN withdraws 260 aid workers from Borno amid Boko Haram resurgence

Aid agencies are now wary of risking the lives of their workers in the region.

Christmas In Sambisa: A Young Soldier’s Tale Of Death, Hunger And Suffering

At 1100 hours on Christmas Day, Lance Corporal Augustine will commence the three-hour ride on…

Army set to hold private burial for soldiers killed by Boko Haram in Metele

One of the soldiers’ widow confirmed that she has received invitation for the burial.

Buhari to visit Borno after soldiers’ massacre by Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari will finally visit Borno where several soldiers have lost their lives in the past week.

Senate orders committee to pay condolence visits to slain soldiers’ families

The Senate has directed a committee to pay condolence visits to the families of slain soldiers and farmers in Borno.

Several soldiers, farmers killed in fresh attacks by Boko Haram

The terrorist group launched unprecedented attacks in which not fewer than 44 soldiers were reportedly killed in Metele.

Two injured as Boko Haram set houses ablaze in midnight operation in Borno

At least two people sustained injuries as a group of Boko Haram insurgents launched an attack on Mammanti village.

Police arrest Borno governorship aspirant for alleged complicity in murder case

A governorship aspirant in Borno State, Grema Terab has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a murder case.

Boko Haram: 2 female bombers killed, 15 others injured in suicide bomb attack

The injured persons in the suicide attack included military personnel.

Boko Haram Eid el-Fitr attack: UN Secretary-General condemns killings

The Secretary-General stresses that attacks targeting civilians violate international humanitarian law.

Prostitutes, drug peddlers arrested in a raid after a demolition exercise in Borno

Some prostitutes who were with their customers were reportedly arrested in the course of the raid.

Military troops arrest 3 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

One of the suspects confessed to have operated with the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.

TRAGIC! Mother, 4 children die in fire caused by mosquito coil

The woman lit the mosquito coil in the living room and went to sleep with the children.

Breaking: NAF helicopter crashes during a counter-insurgency operation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of its helicopters-MI 17 helicopter  has…

Boko Haram: Village chief Imam, four others killed by Boko Haram

Magumeri has witnessed a series of deadly attacks in recent past, including the ambush, killing and abduction of NNPC oil exploration workers, contracted staff of University of Maiduguri and 15 members of Civilian JTF in Bornoyesu village in July this year.

Chibok girls timeline: Important dates Nigeria must never forget

Over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were kidnapped from Chibok in 2014. Where are they today?

“How APC, media ‘hijacked’ Chibok story to enthrone Buhari” – Nigerian journalist

“How many schoolgirls were abducted in Chibok school? Only God knows.”