The captured soldiers were shot dead by the child fighter with his AK-47 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a video showing a child fighter executing two Nigerian soldiers. In the short video, a minor, who is a member of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province … Read more
Today’s attack is the second in two weeks, according to the villagers EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday launched a surprise attack on Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Some local government officials, who confirmed the incident, said the attack started at about 5:34pm. Early reports indicate that the … Read more
In this report culled from the BBC, journalist and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani speaks to a woman about her time living with Islamist Boko Haram militants in their forest hideout in north-eastern Nigeria. In 2017, Aisha Yerima shocked her family when she willingly returned to Boko Haram captivity after she had been freed by the … Read more
He said the decision was informed by the recent improvement in the security situation in the state… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Borno State Government has announced plans to shut down all Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps within the Maiduguri metropolis by December 31. Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this while addressing State House correspondents … Read more
Buni Yadi is a known enclave for the IS-linked Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which split from Boko Haram in 2016… Six women and nine children kidnapped in the North-East have escaped their captors, walking for six days through the bush to freedom, an official said Monday. The 15 hostages were seized separately from … Read more
The civilians, mostly farmers, were either on their farms or at the river bank when the tragic event happened No fewer than 20 civilians have died from a supposed airstrike in Dabar Masara, a border town in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Although military authorities were yet to react to the incident, local … Read more
The Borno chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that materials meant for Saturday’s congress of the party have been hijacked by a group. Alhaji Yusuf Dikko, the state PDP secretary, disclosed this when he spoke with newsmen in Maiduguri, adding that a complaint has been sent to the party’s zonal and national headquarters … Read more
The Borno State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Mohammed Naga, was at the hospital with the injured. However, he declined to comment on the incident, telling journalists that he will made a brief when he has details of the situation. One person has been reportedly killed while five others injured during … Read more
…the troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee… Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe in Borno State have on Sunday, foiled an attempted attack by … Read more
President Buhari commended the Governor of Borno State for his forthrightness, resilience and drive in bringing development to the state… President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he owes Nigerians for the love they’ve extended to him. The President made the remark during his visit to Maiduguri, Borno state. According to a statement signed by presidential … Read more
President Buhari’s last visit to Maiduguri was in February 2020 where a viral video showed youths in front of the Ramat Polytechnic booing at his convoy… President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive in Maiduguri on Thursday on a one-day working visit to Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has said. Governor Zulum who disclosed this on Tuesday … Read more
…the terrorists were killed while launching a futile attack on Damboa Local Government Area… Over 50 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group have been killed in Borno State, the military authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The Army spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, who confirmed this via a statement said the terrorists … Read more
Thousands of residents have been forced to flee Damasak to seek refuge in border communities in the Niger Republic Residents of Damasak in the northern part of Borno State have narrated their ordeal in the latest Boko Haram attack on the town that left at least 12 people dead and several injured. The Tuesday attack … Read more
The Borno State government had just resettled 500 households in New Marte about two months ago Insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram have hoisted their flag in parts of Marte local government in Borno State. According to military sources, the insurgents repeatedly attacked the local government within the week. On Friday, the insurgents … Read more
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has explained why he commends and criticises the security forces in the frontline of the battle against Boko Haram insurgency in the state. The governor made this know in a Christmas message by his spokesperson, Mallam Isa Gusau. Zulum urged Nigerians to reflect on how soldiers, the Civilian Joint … Read more
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has donated ₦10,000 each to 5,000 families of Nigerian refugees in Chad. The governor travelled to Chad on Tuesday through the Nigerian side of the Lake Chad to meet Borno citizens taking refuge at Darsalam refugee camp in Baga Sola, a border community in the Republic of Chad. Zulum, … Read more
Terrorists have kidnapped two aid workers in Nigeria’s restive northeast Borno State as they were returning from a wedding, humanitarian and security sources said Saturday. The two were identified as an employee of UN World Food Programme, who had just attended his wedding, and a colleague from the International Committee of the Red Cross who … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari performance in handling security challenges in the North-East has been excellent. He said this while addressing the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) elders in Maiduguri. The delegation was led by the head of ACF board of trustees, Shehu Malami and the chairman, Audu Ogbeh. The … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum said many residents have died for giving intelligence about the Boko Haram terrorists group to the military. The Governor said this in reaction to the claims that the people of the State were not cooperating or giving intelligence to the military. Isa Gusau, spokesman to the governor disclosed this in … Read more
A Federal Government delegation led by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan arrived Maiduguri, Borno State by mid-day of Monday on a condolence visit following the killing of farmers on Saturday by Boko Haram terrorists. Members of the delegation include the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, … Read more