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January 19, 2021

Nigerian soldier dies in mysterious Borno barracks fire

The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained by military authorities.

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai. [CREDIT: Thisday]
January 16, 2021

Boko Haram takes over military base in Borno

The Nigerian military could not be immediately reached for comments over the development.

Boko Haram insurgents
January 16, 2021

Army lieutenant, soldiers killed by Boko Haram landmine in Chibok

The fallen soldiers including a lieutenant, are troops from 117 Battalion from the 28 Task Force Brigade.

January 13, 2021
January 9, 2021

Boko Haram: Five million Nigerians face famine in 2021: UN

The UN agency identified Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe as states to be most affected.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
January 7, 2021

Borno: Hunters, civilian JTF to get N352m in fight against Boko Haram

He once aired in confidence in local militias and hunters to better combat the insurgents if given the needed support.

January 6, 2021

Insurgency: Non-Muslim nations have assisted Borno more than Arabs: Zulum

The governor disclosed that all entreaties made to authorities of wealthy Arab nations for aid yielded no results.

Babagana Zulum
January 4, 2021

Alleged rape of minors soars in Yobe as police move to curb crime

The Police said in December only, nine cases of alleged rape involving minors were reported in various divisional stations in the state.

Governor Mai Mala-Buni
January 3, 2021

Boko Haram abducts UN humanitarian worker

The attack occurred on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. near Matari village between Minok and Jakana, Borno.

United Nations
January 1, 2021

Zulum appeals for food support to 800,000 displaced citizens

Majority of IDPs rely on agriculture as means of livelihood but cannot access their farmlands due to insurgents’ attacks.

Babagana Zulum