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Maiduguri

August 17, 2024

Demoralised residents ignore Bauchi LG elections amid severe hunger

A group of election monitors expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the exercise in the areas visited.

Voting commences at 10:19am in ward A open space opposite army barracks
August 6, 2024

#EndHunger Protests: Police arrest Maiduguri residents for displaying Russian flags 

The police in Borno have confirmed the arrest of nine protesters for allegedly displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri.

Kaduna residents waving Russian flags
August 2, 2024

Governor Zulum relaxes curfew for Friday prayer

The Borno government and heads of security agencies have temporarily relaxed the curfew imposed in the state to allow Muslims to observe the Friday prayer.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
August 2, 2024

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Bomb blast rocks Maiduguri, 12 casualties recorded

The police command in Borno says an improvised explosive device was detonated, killing a man and wounding 11 others in Maiduguri.

Bomb blast
August 1, 2024

Boko Haram: 24-hour curfew declared in Borno after bomb explosion

Police have calles for calm among Borno residents after bomb explosion.

Borno bomb explosion
July 31, 2024

Allamin foundation says 90 female Boko Haram terrorists deradicalised in Borno

According to Ms Allamin, the deradicalised women had helped in bringing about 190 of their relatives involved in the insurgency out of the bush to surrender.

Boko Haram insurgents
July 22, 2024

Gov Zulum appoints Usman Aliyu as director-general of Borno’s GGW agency

Governor Babagana Zulum has announced the appointment of Usman Aliyu as the director-general of the Borno State Agency for the Great Green Wall.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
July 21, 2024

Farmers laud Borno government for providing free transportation to farms

A cross-section of farmers said the gesture was a big relief, and they remained grateful to the government and other stakeholders like the Borno Express Corporation.

Farming lands
July 19, 2024

263 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered: MNJTF

MNJTF fighting insurgency in the Lake Chad region says 263 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops.

Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
July 17, 2024

Hardship: Traditional, religious leaders, others in Borno oppose planned nationwide protest

They resolved that the state had suffered over a decade of insurgency and would not allow its people to be drawn into any protest.

EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate