Afforestation: NEWMAP establishes 116 hectares of woodlot in Borno – official
The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has established 116 hectares of Woodlot in Borno as part of measures to contain deforestation. The News […]
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EFCC Charges POS Operators on Due Diligence
The Maiduguri Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Onwukwe C. Obiora, today, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 charged the Point of Sale […]
Troops apprehend high profile Boko Haram terrorist in N/East
The Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested a high profile Boko Haram member on wanted list in recent raid operations on the […]
Borno govt inaugurates committee on Cholera outbreak
Borno Government has inaugurated an 11-member committee for the control of cholera outbreak in the state. Inaugurating the committee in Maiduguri on Tuesday, the State […]
Farouq moves to stem food insecurity in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq has flagged off the distribution of Food and Non-food items in […]
Troops eliminate 6 terrorists, recover equipment in North East-Official
The Nigerian Army says the troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have eliminated six terrorists and recovered cache of […]
Insurgency: Theatre Commander seeks more collaboration with FRSC, others in Borno
The Theatre Commander, “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more collaboration with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders in the […]
ISWAP attacks Rann in Kala Balge in Borno
Terrorists from the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP have attacked a military Unit and other premises in Rann, the administrative headquarters of Kala-Balge […]
EU, British Council, train Journalists, CSOs on inclusive devt
The European Union and the British Council have organized a two-day training workshop for Journalists and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) drawn from across Nigeria on […]
Over 2m Nigerians register online for CVR- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the number of fresh registrants on its online registration portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), has exceeded […]
Cleric calls for fervent prayer for peace in Borno
An Islamic Cleric, Muhammad Mustafa, has called for sustained prayer for peace as more insurgents surrender to the military in Borno. Mustafa mae the call in […]
Constitute yourselves into positive force to keep Nigeria together – stakeholders urge youths
National Orientation Agency, Nigeria Police Force and Building Blocks for Peace Foundation, an NGO, have called on youths to be positive army and work in […]
UNFPA organises free fistula surgery for 150 patients in Borno
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has commenced two weeksfree fistula surgery for 150 patients in Borno.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the surgery […]
NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rain
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days thunderstorms and rain across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms […]
Troops nab ‘Police Sergeant’ with ammunition, grenade in Borno
The troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian military have arrested a suspect, Ebenezer Ojeh, who claimed to be a Police Sergeant with ammunition […]
Zulum visits Wulgo in Lake Chad shores, offers cash to resettled residents
…Meets multinational troops, fixes schools, PHC Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum,mni on Thursday, the third day of Sallah, travelled to Wulgo, a community in […]
NiMet forecasts 3-day cloudiness, thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days cloudy and thundery weather conditions across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja, […]
Reps pass PIB, adopt 3% for host communities
Following the report of the conference Committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (Bill), the House of Representatives on Friday, in Abuja passed the bill, allowing three […]
Troops degrade terrorists’ operational capabilities — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have degraded the operational capabilities of the Boko Haram and Islamic States West Africa Province […]
Senate okays establishment of Electoral Offences Commission
The Senate on Tuesday, approved the National Electoral Offences Commission to prosecute electoral offenders. The approval of the commission followed the consideration during plenary, of […]
Police arrest suspected armed robber in Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa, said it had arrested a suspected armed robber in Dutse Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations […]
UNFPA, PPFN train heads of PHCs, youths, on phone applications to access reproductive health
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), in collaboration with UN Population Fund (UNFPA) trained stakeholders in Borno on use of mobile phone applications to access sexual […]
Over 17,000 babies born in 18 Borno IDP camps since 2019 – IOM
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 […]
15 Borno indigenes in Edo IDP drop out of varsities, send SOS to Zulum
No fewer than 15 Borno indigenes in the internally-displaced persons (IDP) camp in Uhogua, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo, have been forced out […]
2023: Shettima calls for power shift, canvasses for Nigeria’s unity
Former Borno Gov. Kashim Shettima, has called for a power shift to southern Nigeria in the 2023 administration. Shettima made the call in Abuja on Friday […]