A multibillion naira complex built and donated to the University of Maiduguri by Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Indimi OFR was commissioned on Thursday December 23rd, 2021 by the President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR. The purpose-built complex which boasts a suite…
4 die as explosions rock Maiduguri
At least four people were killed Thursday, December 23 after three explosions rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. The blasts, which came a few hours before President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state, left about eight persons injured. Sources reveal…
Surrendered Nigeria jihadists riot in tense northeast
Hundreds of Nigerian Boko Haram jihadists who are being held in a camp after surrendering to the military rioted on Wednesday to demand the right to slaughter cows for meat, sources said. The riot prompted residents in the northeast city…
*Hoodlums rape, kill 24-year-old graduate in Benue (Punch)*We’ve no hidden agenda on #EndSARS panel report — Sanwo-Olu (Sun)
*Hoodlums rape, kill 24-year-old graduate in Benue (Punch)*We’ve no hidden agenda on #EndSARS panel report — Sanwo-Olu (Sun) Hoodlums rape, kill 24-year-old graduate in Benue (Punch) A 24-year-old lady, Joy Onoh, was on Wednesday murdered by some hoodlums in Makurdi,…
Many missing as Boko Haram retakes Borno LG
Boko Haram terrorists have retaken Damasak, the Headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State after reportedly dislodging the Nigerian security forces. Damasak, a border town with Niger Republic is about 160kilometres, north from Maiduguri, the state capital which…
Borno seals off 3 banks
Borno State government has sealed three national banks for not updating their property records in different locations in Maiduguri metropolis. The Special Enforcement Operation was led by Executive Secretary Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS), Engr. Adam Bababe. According to him,…
24 killed as bandits, cultists go on rampage
No fewer than 24 persons were killed in different parts of the country weekend, as insecurity in Nigeria rages. The killings resulted from banditry attacks in Kaduna and Benue, cultism in Bakassi, Cross Rivers State, and clash over prostitutes in…
Boko Haram kills 15 in attack on Borno gov’s convoy
An ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday left about 15 persons dead. The governor’s convoy was said to have been attacked between Monguno and Baga areas of the state. A security source said the…
Boko Haram attacks Borno gov’s convoy (Punch)
Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday opened fire on the convoy of the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum. The incident was said to have happened around 9pm. According to TheCable, security sources said the insurgents attacked the convoy in Konduga…
We‘re developing strategies to reduce Boko Haram attacks —Gov Zulum (Punch)
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said that an all-encompassing strategy is being developed to reduce Boko Haram attacks in the state. The governor stated this in an interview with newsmen in Damboa after he visited the town and…