A member of the Senate, Alhaji Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over escalation of Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian troops and locals in the North east. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, expressed his feelings while talking to journalists…
Troops kill 3 Boko Haram terrorists on looting spree (Vanguard)
Three members of Boko Haram fighters on a looting spree in Kalamari Village, about 30 Kilometres to Kukawa town of Borno State, met their Waterloo Sunday when troops of the Nigerian Army came in contact with them. The terrorists, who…
Meet the bravest teacher in Nigeria
Few people talk openly about Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Even fewer talk tothem. But in her motherly way, the simple-looking Hamsatu Allamin is fearless and unapologetic. “I talk with Boko Haram even today, and they are open to [a] peace…
How Boko Haram is funded – UN (Premium Times)
The predominance of the cash economy is a major factor fuelling the nefarious activities of the Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in the Lake Chad Basin region, a UN report has revealed. This was contained in the 22nd Report…
Confusion as 5 suicide bombers storm Maiduguri
Five suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers lost lives in failed attempts to wreak havoc on residents of Maiduguri, Borno State Sunday night. The bombers, two male and three females, according to Sahara Reporters, infiltrated Kaleri community in Mafa Local Government…
Troops, police repel Boko Haram attack in Borno (Nation)
The Nigerian Army and Police on Thursday repelled an attack by Boko-Haram insurgents who attempted to invade Jakana town in Kaga local government area of Borno. The insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the town at 5:30 p.m. Jakana is…
Mama Boko Haram, ICRC to partner on Leah’s release (Vanguard)
Mrs Aisha Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram says she will partner with International Committee of Red Cross to rescue Leah Sharibu, the only Christian among the 112 kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents from Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe…
8 killed at Borno mosque suicide attack (Punch)
Eight people were killed at a mosque in northeast Nigeria on Monday when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives, a civilian militia member and a local resident said. The blast happened in the Mainari area of Konduga, in Borno state,…
I stopped Shekau from establishing Boko Haram base in Niger – Aliyu (SUN)
A former governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has disclosed how the timely acting on security report can avert insecurity in the country. Aliyu spoke in Abuja during the 12th annual conference and general meeting of the Society…
I made over 500 underwear IEDs for suicide missions – B/Haram’s innovative bomb maker (Vanguard)
A 15-year-old former Boko Haram bomb maker has made a chilling confession about how he made over 500 underwear Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs) used by insurgents for suicide missions on soft targets in the last five years. Ali Goni was only ten…
