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Two Men, Tijjani Haruna & Abdullahi Ahmed Jailed In Borno For Givinig False Information To EFCC
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri last week separately jailed two people for lying to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the EFCC accused Tijjani Haruna and Abdullahi Ahmed of giving false information to its operatives in violation of Section 139 of the Penal Code Laws o

Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender To Troops In Borno State
The Nigerian Army said last night that troops of 202 Battalion took into custody, eight Boko Haram insurgents and their families, comprising 10 adult females and 22 children, who surrendered to troops at Ruwaza Village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.Also, the newly appointed Director Defence Information (DDI), Major General Benjamin
Abba Kyari Is Building Multi-million Naira Mansion In Borno, Resident Alleges Gives Details
According to reports, a resident of Borno state has said the bribery allegation against Nigeria’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari by suspected fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, alias Hushpuppi, didn't come to him as a surprise.The resident in a private message to a Nigerian academic and media scholar, Farooq Kperogi claimed Kyari i

Borno Governor, Zulum Gives N12 Million To Indigenes Who Join Nigerian Army
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has given the sum of N12.8 million to 641 indigenes who qualified for the final screening phase of the recruitment into the Nigerian Army.Zulum announced the assistance on Wednesday in Maiduguri while addressing the candidates preparing to leave for the final screening exercise in Falgore Forest in Kano.The gov
Bandits Are Travelling From Zamfara To Borno For Terrorist Training
Bandits from Zamfara State have begun travelling to Borno State to receive training from terrorists. This is according to an internal memo by the Nigeria Immigration Service marked, NIS/HQ/CGI/943, which was addressed to comptrollers. The memo obtained by PR Nigeria titled, ‘Movement of Armed Bandits from Zamfara to Borno for Intensive Boko Har

JUST IN: Yobe Government Official, Ali Shehu Reportedly Abducted By Boko Haram In Borno
Yobe State Government Liaison Officer in Maiduguri, Borno State, Ali Shehu Mai Lalle, has been reportedly kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway.Mai Lalle was reported to have left for Maiduguri last Saturday from Government House, Damaturu in his official vehicle Toyota Hilux conveying diesel for use in
Army Arrests ‘Nigeria Police SWAT Officer’, Ebenezer Odeh With Ammunition, Grenade In Borno
A man claimed to be a police officer has been attested by Troops of the Nigerian army’s operation Hadin Kai bring in possession of illegal ammunition.The individual, who gave his name as Ebenezer Odeh, was intercepted at a checkpoint by troops from 154 task battalion Ngamdu, along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway on Sunday, a military source disclosed

PHOTOS: Nigerian Army Welcome Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters & Families Who Surrendered In Borno
The Nigerian Army have Welcome 28 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters and their Families Who Surrendered In BornoThe terrorists, who were fleeing intense aerial and artillery bombardments, surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion under 21 Special Brigade in Borno State, after sustained interdiction and were received by the soldiers.The statement s
Army Releases 1,009 Ex-Boko Haram/ISWAP Ex-terrorist Fighters To Borno Govt
At least 1,009 ex-Boko Haram terrorists have been released to the government of Borno state. The ex-terrorists were among those who killed innocent Nigerians. They were released on Wednesday, July 14. The ex-terrorists had been in military custody at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The former terrorists were handed over to the

Zulum Approves Land For Herdsmen For Ruga in Borno
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved land to be used for Ruga project in the state.Zulum approved the land under the National Livestock Development Plan, NLDP, in the state.He disclosed that land approved for Ruga was located at the Central part of Borno State.The governor made the announcement in Abuja when he visited the Minist
"Over 17,000 Babies Born In 18 Borno IDP Camps Since 2019" – Official
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that 17,053 babies were given birth to by Internally Displaced Persons in 18 locations in Borno State alone.The UN agency told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the figure represents information of babies who have been registered between 2019 to May 2021.Frantz Celestine, the IOM chie

HUH! Borno Now Has Two Governors As Boko Haram & ISWAP Appoints Abba Kaka As Governor
Boko Haram that has turned parts of the North East to a slaughter slab, kidnappers’ den and theatre of war will stop at nothing to make sure it is recognized. It once said it would start collecting taxes. Now, the insurgents are challenging the Constitution of Nigeria and the sovereignty of Governor Babagan Zulum of Borno State.It announce
Provost Queried For Suspending Students Who Refused To Welcome Buhari During Borno Visit
Juliana Bitrus, Borno State Commissioner of Health has issued a query to the Provost, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Rukaiya Mustapha, for suspending some students who failed to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari.Buhari paid an official visit to Maiduguri on June 17.Bitrus described the provost’s action as mischievous and against Borno State

Nursing Student Suspended For Not Welcoming President Buhari During His Visit to Borno
A student of College of Nursing and Midwifery has been allegedly suspended for not welcoming President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to Borno state last week. The student whose alleged suspension became effective from Monday June 21, was accused of disobeying an executive order to welcome the President on June 17.The 'suspension,' wi
How 6 Boko Haram Members Gun Down As Troops Foil Attack In Borno
The Nigerian Army has confirmed six dead as the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) foiled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Kumshe town, Borno State.The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.Nwachukwu said the soldiers deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of t

Women in Borno Gets Ankara As Gift For Cheering Pres. Buhari When He Arrived The State (VID)
A Video currently making round of Borno women being given clothes as compensation for turning up to give President Buhari a rousing welcome during his visit in the State.President Buhari was in Maiduguri the capital of Borno to assess security situation in the North East, he also addressed troops at Maimalari Cantonment, and also inaugurated some

"I’ll Not Rest Until Peace Is Restored, IDPs Return Home In Borno" – Pre, Buhari Vows
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to end terrorism and return Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to their normal lives.Buhari gave the assurance in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.He commended the State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum for resilience and relentless efforts in rebuildi

Buhari Has Improved! Reno Omokri Commends President For Visiting Borno State
Former Presidential aide and author, Reno Omokri, took to Instagram on Thursday to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for visiting Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.Omokri, a staunch critic of Buhari said the president’s trip to Borno is an indication of his improvement.In an Instagram post, the former presidential aide noted that Buhari was im
Just In: ISWAP Terrorists Set Nigerian Military Base On Fire In Borno
A military formation has been set on fire by terrorists in Kwamdi village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. It was gathered that the terrorists are members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). According to reports, the terrorists overran the formation on Tuesday evening and carted away weapons belonging to the military

JUST IN: Borno Govt Set To Close IDP Camps Over Increase Of Prostitution & Aid Racketeering
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday said that the state has commenced the closing of camps for displaced victims of the northern insurgency.Governor Zulum disclosed this during the commissioning and handing-over of 582 units of houses to returnee IDPs at Auno, a small community in Borno.He said that increasing prostitution and aid r
JUST IN: Borno Govt Set To Close IDP Camps Over Increase Of Prostitution & Aid Racketeering
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday said that the state has commenced the closing of camps for displaced victims of the northern insurgency.Governor Zulum disclosed this during the commissioning and handing-over of 582 units of houses to returnee IDPs at Auno, a small community in Borno.He said that increasing prostitution and aid r

Borno Gov. Zulum Uncovers 21 Health Workers With Fake Certificates, 91 Ghost Staff In The State
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed disciplinary action after a verification committee identified 21 health workers, among whom were nurses, operating with fake certificates.The committee had also found 91 ghost workers in different health institutions across the state.Chairman of the committee, Dr. Joseph Jatau revea
I Came To Borno In 2002 From Anambra, I am Not Going Away Because Of Boko Haram - Bakery Owner
'I came to Borno State in 2002. From Anambra State. I run my bakery here in Maiduguri and used to transport bread to Dikwa, Mainok, Malamaja.This thing [Boko haram] started and ended, I was still here living in Galadima junction. They did not kill my sons or daughters. Many people ran away but I'm still here.But I received a text message

Boko Haram Distributes Ramadan Packages, Cash To Borno, Yobe Residents (PHOTOS)
Members of a Boko Haram faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have shared food items to residents of Borno and Yobe states. We gathered that the package distributed by the insurgents included rice, beans, millet, maize, sugar, spageheti and cash gifts. A security source said the gesture was to induce the villagers to join the gro
Just in: Borno Village Witness Insurgents Ransack as 30 People Were Killed
Not fewer than 30 people have been killed while the military formation in Ajiri, Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, was dislodged after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked the village, Daily Trust reports.It was learnt that the outlawed group stormed Ajiri village at about 8:30 pm Monday, shooting sporadically as civilians fled into t

Notorious Boko Haram Top Commander Killed By Nigerian Soldiers In Borno
A Boko Haram Commander identified as Abatcha has been killed by soldiers in Borno state.The commander was gunned down on Saturday during an encounter with troops of the Nigerian Army. Rann, the headquarters of KalaBalge Local Government is about 350km from Maiduguri and bordered the Chad Republic.Residents of KalaBalge also said five soldiers were

They Are After My Life - Borno Pastor Who Exposed Minister Pantami in a Letter Cries Out
The Director-General, Centre for Justice on Religion and Ethnicity in Nigeria, Kallamu Musa Ali Dikwa, said he has been receiving threats on his phone following his calls for the sacking of Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami.Speaking with SaharaReporters, Dikwa said that he has been receiving calls from strange numbers thr
Another Attack Unleashes On Residents Observing Ramadan Fasting Break By Bokoharam In Borno
Boko Haram militants in gun trucks have attacked residents who were observing the Ramadan fasting break and prayer in Gajiram town in the Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.SaharaReporters learnt that some other Muslim faithful were attacked in Damasak in the Mobbar LGA on Tuesday evening.Security sources stated that on Tuesday around th
Serving Soldier Commits Suicide In Borno By Shooting Himself In The Head (Photo)
A Nigerian soldier has committed suicide. According to DailyTrust, the Nigerian army corporal serving in Borno State allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. The deceased must have ended his life as a result of depression, one of his colleague serving with 212 Battalion, Maiduguri, has said. The incident reportedly occurred on
Nigerian Soldier Angrily Drops Rifle And Quits Amidst Starvation, Maltreatment In Borno
A military source has revealed that a Nigerian soldier of 145 Battalion in Damasak, Maiduguri, Borno State has resigned over alleged starvation and maltreatment by the commanding officer.The source told us that the soldier angrily dropped his rifle on Tuesday and quit the job due to the hardship faced by soldiers on the front. He said, “Today,

Borno News, Photos and Videos

Two Men, Tijjani Haruna & Abdullahi Ahmed Jailed In Borno For Givinig False Information To EFCC

Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender To Troops In Borno State

Abba Kyari Is Building Multi-million Naira Mansion In Borno, Resident Alleges Gives Details

Borno Governor, Zulum Gives N12 Million To Indigenes Who Join Nigerian Army

Bandits Are Travelling From Zamfara To Borno For Terrorist Training

JUST IN: Yobe Government Official, Ali Shehu Reportedly Abducted By Boko Haram In Borno

Army Arrests ‘Nigeria Police SWAT Officer’, Ebenezer Odeh With Ammunition, Grenade In Borno

PHOTOS: Nigerian Army Welcome Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters & Families Who Surrendered In Borno

Army Releases 1,009 Ex-Boko Haram/ISWAP Ex-terrorist Fighters To Borno Govt

Zulum Approves Land For Herdsmen For Ruga in Borno

"Over 17,000 Babies Born In 18 Borno IDP Camps Since 2019" – Official

HUH! Borno Now Has Two Governors As Boko Haram & ISWAP Appoints Abba Kaka As Governor

Provost Queried For Suspending Students Who Refused To Welcome Buhari During Borno Visit

Nursing Student Suspended For Not Welcoming President Buhari During His Visit to Borno

How 6 Boko Haram Members Gun Down As Troops Foil Attack In Borno

Women in Borno Gets Ankara As Gift For Cheering Pres. Buhari When He Arrived The State (VID)

"I’ll Not Rest Until Peace Is Restored, IDPs Return Home In Borno" – Pre, Buhari Vows

Buhari Has Improved! Reno Omokri Commends President For Visiting Borno State

Just In: ISWAP Terrorists Set Nigerian Military Base On Fire In Borno

JUST IN: Borno Govt Set To Close IDP Camps Over Increase Of Prostitution & Aid Racketeering

JUST IN: Borno Govt Set To Close IDP Camps Over Increase Of Prostitution & Aid Racketeering

Borno Gov. Zulum Uncovers 21 Health Workers With Fake Certificates, 91 Ghost Staff In The State

I Came To Borno In 2002 From Anambra, I am Not Going Away Because Of Boko Haram - Bakery Owner

Boko Haram Distributes Ramadan Packages, Cash To Borno, Yobe Residents (PHOTOS)

Just in: Borno Village Witness Insurgents Ransack as 30 People Were Killed

Notorious Boko Haram Top Commander Killed By Nigerian Soldiers In Borno

They Are After My Life - Borno Pastor Who Exposed Minister Pantami in a Letter Cries Out

Another Attack Unleashes On Residents Observing Ramadan Fasting Break By Bokoharam In Borno

Serving Soldier Commits Suicide In Borno By Shooting Himself In The Head (Photo)

Nigerian Soldier Angrily Drops Rifle And Quits Amidst Starvation, Maltreatment In Borno

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