Ramadan: Borno Gov’t pays April salaries, pensions
Civil servants and pensioners in Borno have been paid April salaries and pensions to enable them make preparations for the upcoming Ramadan Fast. Malam Isa […]
Borno state news
‘I try to resist shedding tears while distributing relief materials to IDPs’- Gov. Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says he resisted shedding tears while watching displaced persons queuing for distribution of relief materials. Zulum stated this during the […]
FG to construct 10,000 housing units in Borno – Gov. Zulum
The Federal Government has approved the construction of 10,000 housing units in Borno to fast track Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RRR) programme in the war-tone […]
Insurgency: NAF sets up aircraft hangar in Maiduguri
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF), says it has established an aircraft hangar at the 105 Composite Command, Maiduguri, to enhance its operations in the counter […]
Auno attack: NEDC distributes relief items to 4, 000 victims in Borno
The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed relief materials to 4, 000 victims of Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in Auno community of Konduga Local Government […]
Borno Govt reopens Maiduguri-Dikwa road, 5 years after closure
The Borno government on Sunday reopened the Maiduguri-Dikwa road, five years after it was closed as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency. NAN reports that […]
Zulum to commissioners: ‘I won’t entertain submissions outside 2020 budget’
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday signed the 2020 appropriation bill into law during which he told commissioners that he will not entertain […]
FG trains 200 IDPs to become photographers, artists in Borno
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has trained 200 displaced persons on Photography and Cosmetology business skills to enable them […]
UN Chief urges action following killing, abduction of civilians in Borno
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed solidarity with the Federal government and Nigerians following reports of killing and abduction of civilians by insurgents in Borno on […]
32-man Borno delegation understudies Kaduna on participatory governance
A 32-man delegation from Borno is in Kaduna State on a study of key government institutions in the area of good practices and participatory governance. […]
Gov. Zulum sacks Head of Service
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has relieved the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr Mohammed Hassan, of his appointment. Alhaji Usman Shuwa, the Secretary to […]
NSCDC decries spate of crimes by unregistered tricycle operators in Borno
The Commander, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, has expressed concern over the spate of crimes allegedly being perpetrated […]
Maiduguri market fire: Gov. Zulum orders investigation
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed for investigation into the Thursday night fire at the Maiduguri GSM Market. Mr Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser […]
Fire razes Maiduguri GSM market
Dozens of shops and property worth millions of Naira were destroyed in Thursday night fire at the Maiduguri GSM market. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
NAF neutralises several insurgents at Bukar Meram in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at Bukar Meram on the fringes of Lake Chad […]
Maiduguri residents laud tribunal judgment, urge Atiku to support Buhari
Some residents of Maiduguri on Wednesday, lauded the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal for upholding the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in the […]
Borno Govt to establish Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations
The Borno Government says it will establish a Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations to fast track research for sustainable social and economic development of […]
Zulum approves N152.6m WAEC fees for 24, 323 indigent students in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the release of N152.6 million for payment of May/June 2019 West African Examination Council (WAEC) registration fees to […]
Doctors shelve planned strike in Borno
Medical Doctors in Specialists Hospital in Maiduguri have suspended their planned strike following an agreement reached with the state government. They had planned to embark […]
Borno South Senatorial district : Tribunal reserves judgment in suit challenging Ndume
The Borno National and State Houses of Assembly elections petition tribunal on Tuesday, reserve judgment in a suit challenging the election of Sen. Mohammed Ndume. […]
Mourners’ Massacre: Buhari orders action against attackers, vows to end terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condemned the dastardly attack on a funeral procession in Borno, which caused the deaths of over 60 mourners. Malam Garba […]
EU injects 20 million euros into 150,000 children’s education in Borno
The European Union (EU) has injected 20 million Euros, for the provision of immediate education services and strengthening of the sector in Borno State. Mr […]
Police arrest 2 Civilian JTF members, one other over alleged maltreatment of children in Borno
The Borno Police Command says it has arrested three persons who appeared in a video brutalising two underaged boys over alleged theft of N30,000 in […]
NAF destroys terrorists structures, logistics facilities at Tumbun Kaiyowa, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has destroyed terrorists’ structures and logistics facilities at Tumbun Kaiyowa in […]
NSCDC arrests 2 men over alleged vehicle papers forgery in Borno
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Borno Command, on Sunday said it arrested two men suspected to be involved in producing fake vehicle […]