Borno state

Several terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been neutralised by the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole in airstrikes at Tumbun Allura in Borno, the defence headquarters reveals. This was contained in…

The Executive Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum on Friday stated that the Boko Haram crisis staryed started through protests. This statement was made by the Borno state governor while speaking with state house correspondents after…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly foiled an attack on a convoy of vehicles conveying Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Maiduguri, Borno State capital to Baga town of the state. This was disclosed by the Coordinator of…

The Arewa Citizens for Peace (ACP) has condemned the call for the redeployment of operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to the North-East to fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as "misplaced, senseless and…

Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed, the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Refugees (NCFRMI) on Monday said Boko Haram insurgency has cost Borno State about $6billion. Garba also said there are over 1.5…

The Citizens Against Insurgency (CAI) has condemned the call by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for Chadian troops to help fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as "irresponsible" and "ill-conceived". According to the group,…

A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced one Allen Abel to a cumulative term of 125 years in prison for allegedly fraudulently obtaining food items valued at N12.8 million on the pretext of executing a fake…

The Patriotic Elders Council (PEC) has charged fellow elders from the north-east to lead the call for Boko Haram terrorists to surrender. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Chief Simon Shango and made available to newsmen on…

The Boko Haram insurgency in North-East Nigeria had indeed festered since 2009 when the group began its violent campaign against Nigeria. Successive governments introduced various initiatives aimed at addressing the scourge but to no avail.…

Two days after the ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on on Friday September 25, left about 30 persons dead, photos of victims and deceased comprising of soldiers, policemen and CJTF operatives have emerged…

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly attacked the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Sunday morning. This is coming barely 24 hours after WITHIN NIGERIA reported that an ambush on the convoy…

Alhaji Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu, the traditional ruler of Biu in Borno State, is dead. The cause of the monarch's death was not stated by the family, who described his demise as a huge loss. He was 79 at the time of his death and…

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued seven kidnap victims including two women and five children during a clearance operation in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Armed Forces of Nigeria disclosed that five of the…

The Global Amnesty Watch (GAW) says the combined efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Biu Emirate is responsible for the relative peace and tranquillity being enjoyed in most parts of Borno State. The GAW said it came to this…

Human Rights Activist, Comrade Isaac Ikpa, has described the current peace and security being enjoyed in parts of Borno State as comparable to what is obtainable in Rome and other peace capitals of the world. Ikpa said he is making the…

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have killed five members of the Boko Haram/Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP). This was disclosed by the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche.…

It was American author and philosopher, John Fuhrman who once stated that "Successful leadership comes from the willingness to, at first, do something incorrectly, face the consequences, make adjustments, and do it again – until you get it…

The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed compounds, housing Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at Kaza on the Gulumba Gana – Kumshe axis of Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.…

Alhaji Garbai Elkanemi, the Shehu of Borno has revealed that 13 district heads and several ward heads (Bulamas) in his emirate have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents. This was revealed by the monarch during a courtesy visit by a…