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 […]
Borno state news
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 […]
Ramadan: prices of fruits, others soar in Maiduguri
Prices of fruits and other perishable items have gone up in Maiduguri, the Borno capital following their high demands occasioned by the ongoing fasting. A […]
ABP: FG distributes fertilisers, inputs to 4,671 farmers in Borno
The Federal Government, under its Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP), on Thursday, distributed fertilisers, seeds and inputs to 4,671 farmers in Borno for 2019 cropping season. […]
NYSC confirms abduction of a corps member in Borno
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday confirmed the abduction of a male corps member, Abraham Amuta, by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. The News […]
NAFDAC urges consumers in Borno to check products authenticity before purchase
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called on Borno residents to check and verify the authenticity of products before purchase. […]
NEMA distributes food items to 32, 400 resettled persons in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday said it had distributed assorted food items to 32,400 resettled displaced persons in Konduga and Kaga Local […]
Sultan Abubakar inaugurates Maiduguri central mosques
By Rabiu SaniThe Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III; on Friday inaugurated the multi-million Maiduguri Central mosque project executed by the Borno State Government. The […]