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Maiduguri

June 26, 2021

We want to conclude North-East operations, army chief says

Army Chief Farouk Yahaya charged troops to bring an end to the insurgency in the North-East.

Farouk Yahaya
June 25, 2021

Boko Haram has killed 350,000 Nigerians: UN

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says the Boko Haram terrorists killed about 350,000 people in the North-East, of whom 90 per cent were children.

Boko Haram insurgents
June 24, 2021

College student suspended for not greeting Buhari in Borno

State clampdown on the freedom and rights of students have become rife under the Buhari regime.

Buhari
June 22, 2021

Boko Haram: Gov. Zulum wants Maiduguri naval base returned to Baga

With the resettlement of residents of Baga, Governor Babagana Zulum has urged the military to reopen the Baga naval base to enhance security on Lake Chad.

Zulum and Naval Chief
June 21, 2021

We’re committed to Corps members’ security, welfare, Borno govt says

Borno State Deputy Umar Kadafur gave the assurance during the inauguration of the 2021 NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Development (HIRD).

Babagana Umara Zulum
June 21, 2021

Nigerian troops kill ‘scores’ of Boko Haram terrorists

The Nigerian Army says Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) troops have killed “scores” of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.

Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram
June 20, 2021

We bombed some gun trucks but we can’t identify victims yet: Nigerian Air Force

Air Force spokesman said he could not immediately confirm the identity of the airstrike targets.

Nigerian Air Force fighter jets used to illustrate the story.
June 18, 2021

Security worse in Abuja than Maiduguri: Ndume

“I feel safer than in Abuja. Because (in Abuja) somebody can knock down your door with a gun,” said Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume.

Senator Ali Ndume and Boko Haram
June 18, 2021

I got over 90% votes in Borno, committed to restore peace: Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is committed to restoring peace to Borno, telling residents that he got over 90 per cent of votes in the state.

June 18, 2021

Soldiers fighting Boko Haram depressed, I’ve ordered troops rotation: Buhari

War against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists have left many Nigerian soldiers depressed, forcing President Muhammadu Buhari’s hands to order a rotation of troops.