Humanitarian Minister shocked over Borno massacre
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has expressed shock over the killing of 43 farmers […]
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NCC Boss, Danbatta to be honoured with prestigious Zik Prize next week
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is billed to be honoured with the prestigious Zik Prize in the […]
Borno killings: Time for citizen action, says CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has reacted to the massacre of innocent farmers in Zabarmari of Borno State by Boko Haram, saying […]
Boko Haram: Killing of farmers in Borno insane – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the killing of farmers on rice fields at Zabarmari in Jere Local Government of Borno, describing […]
Shocking Boko Haram horror: More people ‘still missing’ as Zulum, others bury 43 Zabarmari farmers
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at Zabarmari early Sunday morning, to lead kinsmen and other residents, still in shock, for the […]
Fresh air strikes neutralize ISWAP terrorists in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The military has neutralized scores of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed their hideouts in Borno state. Maj […]
Military airstrikes neutralize dozens of ISWAP fighters in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Military airstrikes have neutralised dozens of Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, […]
Military intensifies fight against bandits, collaborators, others
By Chimezie Godfrey The Armed Forces of Nigeria in conjuction with other security agencies have intensified the fight against bandits, terrorists, their sponsors and collaborators, […]
The Borno Option(s) By Ibrahim Mustapha Modu
Until the constitution of Nigeria is amended to accommodate zoning, and despite the major parties being favourably disposed to zoning, anyone can vie for any […]
Boko Haram: Zulum debunks report of fresh attack on convoy, security aides
A Sunday report by an online media, claiming there was another attack by Boko Haram on the convoy of Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara […]
Boko Haram: Tambuwal drums support for Zulum as Bama Monarch visits Sokoto
Against the backdrop of efforts by Borno State under the leadership of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum to bring peace and development to the […]
Military air raid kills ISWAP fighters, destroys structures in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Military air raid has killed several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed some of their structures and facilities […]
Military decimates scores of Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, others
By Chimezie Godfrey The Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the past one week neutralized scores of Boko Haram terrorists, destroyed criminal hideouts and recovered […]
Borno Governor flies N65m cash to Kala-Balge, shares to 8,000 widows, others
Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday flew N65m in cash for critical humanitarian needs, to Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge, Nigeria’s remotest local government area, located in […]
Now that SARS has been disbanded, what next?
By Abdullahi Magaji We are all living witnesses to the circumstances that led to the Inspector General of Police (Mohammed Adamu, mni) disbanding one […]
Refugee Commission begins verification of over 350, 000 IDPs in Borno
In line with its mandate of providing succour to the millions of refugees, migrants and displaced persons in Nigeria, the National Commission for Refugees, […]
A Tribute to My Father, Imam Shuaib Agaka, By Yushau A. Shuaib
Most tributes are written to eulogise the dead and not the living. I often ask the questions: Must our guardians and mentors die before […]
Threats, smear campaigns won’t stop my professional reporting – Ahmad Salkida
A Nigerian journalist with vast experience in reporting the Boko Haram insurgency in north eastern part of the country, Ahmad Salkida has raised the […]
Halt ongoing insurgency attacks in Borno State, By A. A. Gadzama
The last time I wrote on the insurgency attacks in Borno State I drew attention to the deteriorating security situation and what should […]
Video: Air Task Force hits Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout in Borno
According to Major General John Enenche, coordinator, Defence Media Operation, DHQ: “The subsidiary Operation Hail Storm 2, currently being executed by the Air Task Force […]
Between Zulum, security agencies, the terrorists and the mystery attacks, By Inuwa Bwala
So many questions crossed my mind immediately on receiving the news of the second ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara […]
Attack: Buhari urges Zulum to remain firm, mourns security men
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the ambush on the entourage of Governor Umar Babagana Zulum of Borno State, which led to the death of security […]
Army explains delay, buries 2 Corporals, Private killed along with Colonel Bako
The remains of three Nigerian Army (NA) gallant colleagues who made the Supreme sacrifice in the defence of country have been committed to […]
Boko Haram Ambush: More facts emerge as Governor expresses pain
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum is saddened by the killing of 11 security personnel made up of eight policemen and three civilian JTF […]
Gale of suspension: APC Chairman suspended in Borno
All Progressives Congress, APC, chairman in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, Alhaji Auwal Mamman has been suspended by 27 ward executive members of […]