“The airport was not targeted, and is not under any attack whatsoever” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has debunked reports that an explosion rocked the Maiduguri airport in Borno State. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Henrietta Yakubu, in a statement on Saturday said the information was false as … Read more
Many people have been injured as multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people were injured as four different explosives rocked communities in Maiduguri early this morning and destroyed a building. According to eyewitnesses, the explosions started very early with the first two exploding at Gomari airport and the third one landing … Read more
Gunmen have again attacked Governor Zulum in Borno State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked a convoy transporting the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, in the state. The attack, which was confirmed by three military sources, it was gathered, occurred last Thursday. It was further learnt that the attack on the convoy transporting 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
Explosions and gunshots have rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital were on Saturday night thrown into panic as explosions and heavy exchange of gunshots were recorded behind 777 housing estate, an outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis. This online news platform gathered that the incident started … Read more
Scores have been feared dead as NAF Jet bombed Borno community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the fighter jet operated by the Nigerian Air Force has mistakenly dropped a bomb on a Nigerian community in the Lake Chad region, an AFP report disclosed in another costly glitch with military strike precisions on Tuesday. Locals disclosed … Read more
Zulum made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the interactive meeting on the security situation of the state arising from the sudden surrender of hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents at the Government House on Sunday in Maiduguri. The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has ordered the DSS to arrest any cleric preaching in public … Read more
Maiduguri is at the heart of Nigeria’s insurgency war in the North-East The war has raged on for more than a decade Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, on Thursday said he is more at ease when visiting Maiduguri than Abuja, the nation’s capital. Ndume, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics … Read more
President Buhari has arrived in Maiduguri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Air Force Base, Maiduguri, Borno State, in the company of prominent government officials. President Buhari landed at the Base around 10:05am on Thursday amid tight security. President Buhari was received by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, national … Read more
In recent weeks there have been rumours of an impending attack on Maiduguri by the insurgents during the Eid celebrations The military has repelled an attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The insurgents made their way through Adawari, a community behind Jiddari-Polo – a highly-populated area in the … Read more
Soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State, have alleged that the commander, Lieutenant Colonel SA Ochalla, has starved them for four days straight without offering an explanation. One of the soldiers said the troops, who are fighting insurgents regardless of the situation, are aggrieved as their two months’ cigarette allowance has not yet been paid. Soldiers of … Read more
Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State, has become a target for insurgents as the Nigerian military continues its offensive against terrorist operations in the nation’s North-East Last month, at least ten persons were killed and 47 injured after the terrorist group launched explosives towards the city Barely three days after electricity was restored in … Read more
In a bid to intensify the fight against insurgency in Borno, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, and other Service Chiefs have arrived in Maiduguri again to assess the situation on the ground. Irabor lauded the troops for the successes recorded while addressing them on Saturday at the headquarters of “Operation Lafiya Dole” … Read more
No fewer than nine boys who were playing football got killed on Tuesday when the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents launched multiple missiles into Maiduguri, Borno state capital, Ekohotblog has gathered. Daily Trust reports that the boys were killed while playing football at Gwange area. The paper quoted sources who said people that sustained injuries have … Read more
… the exchange of fire lasted for about an hour Five soldiers and a Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) were killed on Sunday in an ambush staged by suspected Islamic State Of West Africa Province along Maiduguri/Monguno road in northeast Nigeria. The ambush occurred around 4:00pm at Pilimari village of Nganzai council area of Borno … Read more
A thick cloud of apprehension engulfs Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Thursday, the eve of Sallah celebrations, after two bomb two bomb blasts were recorded. preparation for Sallah were in top gear when the bombs went off. According to a resident, the first blast occurred at Gwannge, a resident area, around 6pm. According to … Read more
– An explosion in Borno has killed father, son and three others – The Commissioner of Police in the state confirmed this report – He said that the attack was carried out by insurgents At least five people have been killed in triple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosions occurred on … Read more
The Nigeria military said it had safely removed an unexploded long-range 122-mm rocket device fired by the Boko Haram terrorists during a clash with the insurgents. The long range missiles which landed in Bintu Sugar area of Maiduguri during their attempt to enter the state capital last night were removed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) … Read more
The Chairperson of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA) , Hajiya Yabawa Kolo, has provided accomodation for over 1000 women and children at the Stadium IDPs camp on Monday afternoon. The state government made this provision as soon as they got to know that the women and children sought refuge in the open at … Read more
Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday launched another daring attack on Jiddari Polo, a community in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari‘s departure. Ekohotblog reports that President Buhari departed Borno State on Wednesday evening where he went to pay a condolence visit following the deadly attack on Sunday which left at least … Read more