Ex-Borno Governor, Modu Sheriff, Sworn In As PDP Chairman
The National Executive Committee, NEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the appointment of a former governor of Borno State, Ali Sheriff, as
BREAKING: Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff, Accused Of Boko Haram Ties, Emerges PDP Chairman
A former governor of Borno State, Ali Sheriff, has been named the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. The PDP is Nigeria's biggest opposition party, a
U.S Embassy Condemns Attack On IDP Camp Dikwa
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has condemned the suicide attack on the Internally Displaced Persons in Dikwa town, Borno state which has left over 51 persons dead
PHOTOS: Wave Of Protest Across Nigeria Against Electricity Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), civil society allies and electricity consumers today, demonstrated against the 45% increase in e
'Our Girls Will Return Alive' - Chibok Community Replies Obasanjo
Bracing up their hope on the possible return of the missing Chibok girls, members of the Chibok community in Borno State, have dismissed former president, Oluse
Ransome-Kuti Seeks Reprieve Over Dismissal, Petitions Defence Minister
By Dayo Oyewo B""""rig-General E. A. Ransome-Kuti has cried foul over his conviction by the the Special Court-Martial a few weeks ago. The embattled Brig-Gen on
Wanted ‘Potential’ Child Suicide Bomber Arrested In IDP Camp
The youngest face on the poster of 100-wanted Boko Haram suspect, Master Usman Modu Tella, 11 years old, (pictured above) was yesterday arrested by soldiers in
Alleged Missing Soldiers Return To Their Units
The embattled Nigerian troops operating in the Northern Borno State towns of Gudumbali and Kareto have rejoined other troops in their units for further action,
Troops Destroy Boko Haram Rocket Factory In Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have discovered and knocked out a Boko Haram terrorists' rocket factory at Jamrari in north eastern Borno State. The 111 Special For
Troops Nab Boko Haram Kingpin, John Trankil In Maiduguri
Troops of 7 Division Garrison Nigerian Army in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, yesterday nabbed a Boko Haram terrorist kingpin, John Trankil, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maidugu
More Boko Haram Camps Destroyed
The Nigeriam Army stated it has destroyed more Boko Haram camps in Borno State and recovered items believed to have been looted by the insurgents. Media Coordin
Burutai Decorates 2,903 Gallant Soldiers With Medals In Mubi
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GE Firm Donates $1m To Borno State For IDPs
Technology and Infrastructure firm, General Electric, has donated $1m to the United Nations Children's Fund to support displaced children and others in Borno St
Everything Must Be Done To Rescue Chibok Girls — US
The United States has urged the Federal Government and its citizens to do everything possible to ensure the safe return of the more than 200 schoolgirls abducte
Borno Set To Relocate Displaced Persons To Hometowns
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA) said it had concluded arrangements with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to relocate some In
B/Haram: Prominent Northerners Engage Marabouts To Frustrate Soldiers – Army
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm that some prominent indigenes from the North-East are planning to subvert the ongoing campaign against Boko Haram insurge
Nigerian Troops Capture B/Haram Kingpin, Rescue 241 Children, Women
Nigerian troops on Wednesday captured a member of the highest hierarchy of the Boko Haram group, Bulama Modu, along with 43 other members in Borno State. Modu,
Military Reopens School In Borno, Intercepts Fleeing Terrorists
The Nigerian military has reopened a primary school in Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday. In a statement by its spokesperson, Colonel
Troops Rescue More Women, Children From Boko Haram Camps
The Nigerian Army stated on Tuesday that scores of women and children held captive by Boko Haram insurgents have been rescued by troops along Banki, Kumashe and
Senate Abandons Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)
Reports have it that the National Assembly does not have time to consider the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) stressing that the bill is not a priority of the cur