The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, made the clarification in a statement in Maiduguri. Nwachukwu…
Maiduguri residents decry outrageous electricity billings (Nation)
Some electricity consumers in Maiduguri have decried the outrageous electricity billings by the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) Some of the residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, described the development as worrisome, adding that it…
Again, Buhari orders military to end Boko Haram threat
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno State, ordered the military to eliminate all threats of Boko Haram, declaring that the war against terrorism is “a must win’’. “It is a must win war. I want to encourage our troops…
Army denies restricting movement in Maiduguri (Guardian)
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday dismissed as ‘false’, social media reports that it had imposed a restriction of movement in Maiduguri. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Col. Kingsley Samuel, made the clarifications in a statement issued in Maiduguri.…
Army denies restricting movement in Maiduguri (Vanguard)
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Col. Kingsley Samuel, made the clarifications in a statement issued in Maiduguri. Samuel said that the military did not enforce restriction on travellers, adding that the report was mischievous and designed to cause…
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…
Sesor announces Survivor Series
Sesor is set to introduce a new programme called Sesor Survivor Series. Making the announcement in a statement Thursday, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) said it will be doing special features on some of the resilient women they have been working…