Military saboteurs attacked my convoy, Zulum alleges
By Duku JOEL, Maiduguri Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has attributed Wednesday’s attack on his convoy between Monguno and Baga town to military sabotage. The Nation […]
Boko Haram
Zulum pained by aid workers’ execution, sends delegation to families
Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, is deeply pained by insurgents’ execution of aid workers whom he described as heroes that were gruesomely killed in the […]
Buhari condemns killing of aid workers by Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari condemns the recent murder of five staff of humanitarian agencies in Borno State, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists a month […]
Over 20’ soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush
Femi OwolabiThe Nigerian Army has reportedly lost more than 20 soldiers in an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state.Sources said that the deceased […]
“When I was a Boko Haram member”
By M. B. Sabo In modern day Nigeria, Borno is referred to as Home of Peace. Its history is synonymous with statecraft, Islam and scholarship. […]
Buhari rejects UK report on ‘genocide’ against Christians in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected a report alleging that there is genocide against Christians in the country. In a report, the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary […]
Air task force takes out high value BH leader, neutralizes fighters at Garin Maloma
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed a compound housing some High Value Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) leaders and […]
Borno: Buhari says Boko Haram killings primordial, vows retaliation by military
As news of one the most brutal terrorist attacks on innocent people emerged from the Northeast, President Muhammadu Buhari said he is deeply shocked by […]
How 81 people were killed, village head abducted in Gubio LG-Zulum
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday travelled to Faduma Kolomdi village in Gubio local government area, scene of a deadly attack by Boko Haram. Faduma […]
Tahajjud: Pray against Boko Haram, sponsors
With majority of Muslims likely to focus on Coronavirus during ‘Tahajjud’ (late-night prayers) in these last ten days of Ramadan, Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara […]
Operation Safe Corridor: Insights into the world of repentant Boko Haram members
Operation Safe Corridor is a programme initiated to de-radicalize, rehabilitate and reintegrate repentant ex-Boko Haram members. ZAINAB SULEIMAN OKINO came face to face with this […]
Between spirited journalist and grateful widow
By Kwapchi Bata Dibal Ever since our paths crossed on one of the darkest days of Borno state, fate has continued to make us bump […]
Damboa attack: Zulum hails military for killing scores of insurgents
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the Nigerian military’s ground and air components for what he described as “decisive blow against Boko Haram” […]
Boko Haram: Israel to help Nigeria tackle insurgence
Israel has declared its readiness to help Nigeria tackle the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Shimon Ben-Shoshan, disclosed this during a […]
Borno Govt receives 25 repentant Boko Haram fighter from army for Rehabilitation
The Nigerian Army has handed over to the Borno State Government 25 members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, who denounced the organisation and surrendered […]