Borno governor’s wife underscores need for cancer awareness
The wife of the Borno Governor, Dr Falmata Zulum, on Monday underscored the need for greater awareness on cancer in the state. Zulum made the […]
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2,000 automobile mechanics to get Borno Govt. support
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has requested for the list of 2,000 automobile mechanics in the state, for inclusion into the state government empowerment programmes. […]
Military decimates ISWAP training camp, logistics facilities in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has said that the air task force of Operation Lafia Dole has destroyed ISWAP training camp and some […]
Military decimates another ISWAP training camp in Borno – DHQ
The Defence Headquartres says the sustained air strikes against terrorists’ elements in the North East have destroyed another camp of Islamic States of West Africa […]
Muslims, Christians fast, pray for end to insurgency in Borno
Many Muslims and Christians in Borno on Monday embarked on a one-day fasting and special prayer for God’s intervention in the ongoing insurgency and other […]
FG to establish Federal College of Forestry in Borno
The Federal Government on Friday said it has approved a temporary site for the establishment of a Federal College of Forestry in Jere Local Government […]
Borno govt. fumigates schools ahead of resumption on Oct. 25
Borno Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, said his ministry had concluded the fumigation of public schools in the state preparatory to commencement of academic […]
NSCDC arrests 4 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
The Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers with 34 jerrycans of fuel. […]
Kano, Borno partner on grazing land development
The Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), says it will collaborate with the Borno government towards actualising the Borno RUGA project. KSADP’s Project Coordinator, […]
Insurgency: Borno youths laud resettlement of IDPs in ancestral homes
Youths from 10 local government areas in Borno under the auspices of Northern Borno Youths Frontier, have lauded the state government for resettling people displaced […]
Military airstrike takes out more terrorists, destroys hideouts in Borno
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has again recorded appreciable success in their resolve to stem terrorists’ activities […]
Ortom condemns attack on Zulum’s convoy
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Saturday, condemned the attack on the convoy of his Borno counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum, resulting in the death of […]
Boko Haram: Police confirm attack on Borno officials, say 11 killed,13 injured
The Police in Borno on Saturday confirmed the death of eight policemen and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force in an attack on […]
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 […]
Boko Haram Commander, family surrender to troops in Borno
The Defence Headquarters says a high profile Boko Haram Commander has surrendered to Nigerian troops during clearance operations in their enclaves in Borno saying that […]
Buhari condoles with Borno State Govt over Emir of Biu’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Borno State on the passing of Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mai Mustapha Umar Aliyu. […]
Gov. Zulum appoints new CMD for Borno hospitals management board
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Arab as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD), of the state Hospital Management […]
Borno Govt confirms Emir of Biu’s death
The Emir of Biu, Mai-Umar Mustafa-Aliyu, is dead. He passed on in the early hours of Tuesday, according to a government official. Borno State […]
COVID-19: UN adopts radio education transmission in Borno for learning continuity
The UN system in Nigeria says in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and insurgency, it has resorted to using radio stations to transmit education programmes […]
Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue 7 victims in Borno
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) says it has killed five members of Boko Haram/Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists and rescued seven […]
AANI President: Zulum’s one year compares to 8 years in office
(Govt Houses Press Release) The performance of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, in one year, compares with the kind of achievements governors record […]
Police inaugurate community policing c’ttee in Borno
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 1, Mr Lawan Ado, has inaugurated the Borno State Community Policing Committee, aimed at reducing crime in […]
MNJTF hands over 94 rescued captives to Borno government
The Borno State Government on Thursday said it received 94 persons who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in the fridges of the Lake Chad. Malam […]
North East Governors Forum is long over due, By Afakriya A. Gadzama
Many people were pleased when state governors from the North East paid a special visit to the President and the security chiefs over the plight […]
Military airstrikes neutralise several ISWAP fighters in Borno – DHQ
The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralised some commanders and fighters of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in two separate […]