Tag: Borno state

Heavy shootings were heard at about 6 p.m. at the outskirts of Jiddari Polo neighbourhood of Maiduguri.

A military insider says the army is waiting on the Borno State Police Command to hand over the erring soldier ...

The Chief of Army Staff says the loss of equipment is normal in war situations.

A military source say newly deployed ammunition, including a T72 tanker, were carted away in Mainok by the insurgents after ...

The army says it inflicted heavy casualty on the Boko Haram terrorists in terms of personnel and equipment

The Defence Minister, Bashir Magashi, and the service chief were on an assessment visit to Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno ...

UN says the attack will force it to reduce its humanitarian operations in the area

The attack was mostly targeted at the UN and NGO facilities in Damasak. A police station and a hospital were ...

...Zulum pointed to two essential things needed to foster new economic growth and social stability - productivity and efficiency in ...

Boko Haram releases a video of its fighters shooting down a plane believed to be the missing jet.

This development came weeks after another Air Force aircraft, a Beechcraft KingAir B350i, crashed after reporting engine failure.

Recent attacks in Borno State were marked by war crimes, including rape and other sexual violence, as well as murder ...

UNFPA says Nigeria has over 150,000 VVF patients

The government must show serious commitment to children’s security by tackling the rising problem of insecurity ravaging the country.

Altogether, 12 officers, 89 soldiers were declared wanted for 'deserting' the army.

Many persons have died of the disease since its new season began in January.

Modu Sheriff says he would contest for the position unless the zoning formula adopted by the party disqualifies him.

Nine of the dead were young boys hit by a bomb while playing football at Gwange ward.

Marte LG of Borno State and other communities were captured by Boko Haram terrorists a few days ago.

About 4000 IDPs were rendered homeless by a fire that destroyed 688 makeshift homes at Customs House, IDP camp.

Nigerian soldiers reportedly repelled the gunmen after three hours of gunbattle.

State government officials say about 3,600 IDPs were affected by the disaster

The affected soldiers were attached to the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte Local Government Council of the state.

"What we know is that we do not have any of the Chibok schoolgirls in our custody. If they're not ...

Governor Zulum urges the new service chiefs to "hit the ground running".