How ravaged North East region got support to strengthen resilience of IDPs
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigeria has more than 180 million inhabitants, making it the most populous country in Africa. It is also one of […]
Boko Haram insurgency
Victims Support Fund distributes food items to 60,347 victims of insurgency in Yobe
BY SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – A humanitarian group, known as The Victims Support Fund (VSF) on Friday launched the distribution of food items to victims […]
Borno Govt donates N115m to Yobe Education Appeal Fund Raising
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Thursday led Borno’s delegation to the Yobe State Government Education Appeal Fund Raising, held […]
Zulum resettles Malari returnees with N58.5m cash, food items, others
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was on Wednesday at Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area to flag-off […]
“Nigerians will soon witness massive shift from insurgency to peace, stability” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians in the North East will, in the coming months, witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development […]
UNICEF welcomes release of abducted Chibok girls in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF has welcomed the release of four girls abducted by armed groups in Borno State, north-east Nigeria. In a statement […]
Aisha Buhari appoints Kashim Shettima as Future Assured College Board Chairman
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigeria First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has appointed former Borno State Governor Senator Kashim Shettima as Chairman of the Board […]
NASA 2021: Yobe Gov commends Nigeria military in the fight against insurgency
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian military for the tremendous sacrifices and efforts in […]
We are still best, despite Boko Haram insurgency – UNIMAID VC
The University of Maiduguri says it is one the best universities in the country in spite of Boko Haram insurgency bedeviling the state. Prof. Aliyu […]
Fighting insurgency: Zulum “severally” helps Nigeria Army without being asked – GOC
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Without submitting requests to him, Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum on many occasions, offers logistics and other support to the Nigerian […]
Ndume urges FG to prosecute sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria
A Federal lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Federal Government to name and arrest those sponsoring terrorism in the country. Senator Ndume, who […]
Security tops agenda as Northeast Governors hold closed-door meeting in Yobe
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governors of the six states in the northeast are currently in closed door session of their forum’s sixth meeting, holding […]
Foundation urges Zulum to be more responsive to victims of insurgency
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As the globe marks the World Human Rights Day, the Executive Director, Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Hajiya Hamsatu […]
Post insurgency: Zulum announces “Borno Heroes” scholarship for 500 orphans of Civilian JTFs
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government has announced an initiative titled “Borno Heroes Support Programme” for the award of educational scholarship to […]
Police rescue soldier, 15 others abducted by insurgents
A team of policemen patrolling Maiduguri-Damaturu road, on Monday prevented the abduction of a soldier and 15 travellers by insurgents. The soldier, a Lance Corporal, […]
Wike commends military for success on war against insurgency
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commended the military for the success achieved in the fight against insurgency in the country. Wike gave the commendation […]