By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked reports of a bomb explosion at the Maiduguri Custodial Centre, describing the claims as false and misleading. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar. In the statement, the NCoS said there was no security breach or […]
..Prison inmates break free as stakeholders call for emergency action ..Floods, most catastrophic in 3 decades –VP Shettima BY ALIYU YUSUF & ORIAKU IJELE Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State has come under severe flooding in an unprecedented fashion, resulting in the displacement of humans and animals. Major roads, houses, and shops in Maiduguri metropolis, […]
The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Muhammad Abdullahi Kulloma to one year imprisonment before Justice Umaru Fadawu of Borno State High Court, Maiduguri Kulloma was prosecuted on one count amended charge of cheating to the tune of […]
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged refusal of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to reopen its permanent orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno. The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Usman Zannah (APC-Borno) at the plenary on Wednesday. Earlier, Zannah said that about 10 years ago, […]
The Police in Borno has announced the restriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri, as part of measures to ensure security during the Eid prayer marking the Sallah celebration. A statement signed by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Edet Okon, said the measure was among others taken to ensure safety of the people. “In view […]
The army has revealed how security agents prevented an attack by insurgents on Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Recall that eight suspected Boko Haram insurgents were killed by security operatives on Tuesday, following an unsuccessful attempt to attack Jiddari Polo area in Maiduguri. The insurgents were said to have entered the area through a cashew […]
There was palpable tension in parts Maiduguri, the Borno State capital yesterday as heavy explosions and gunshots rocked parts of the city. There was palpable tension in parts Maiduguri, the Borno State capital yesterday as heavy explosions and the gunshots rocked parts of the city. Sounds of the explosions and gunshots which started at about […]
A Pro-Democracy and Human Rights group, Concerned Nigerians, have condemned the Federal government’s proposed plan to construct a 27.3 Kilometre perimeter fence around the University of Maiduguri at an exorbitant cost of N64 Billion. Convener of the group, Deji Adeyanju, said the budgeted amount for a 27.3 Kilometer perimeter fence around the university of Maiduguri […]
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkanemi has lamented the condition of the people of Borno over the incessant attacks of the Boko Haram insurgents. READ ALSO: How Borno State Governor, Zulum, escapes death from Boko Haram Alhaji Elkanemi who made this lamented due to the recent explosion which claimed lives in Maiduguri also called […]
About 24 hours after a gas explosion killed three in Ajao Estate, Lagos, the death of one person with 16 others injured have been confirmed in three explosions in Maiduguri on Wednesday. The Borno Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Aliyu, who made the confirmation, told newsmen that the explosions occurred in Mairi, Custom and Gwange areas of the […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday distributed assorted food items to 4,100 displaced persons taking refuge at the Teachers Village Camp in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Head of NEMA food distribution in -charge of Borno state, Flight Lt. Umar Sani, during the monthly food distribution exercise, assured that the displaced persons would […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has offered free medical treatment to 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), at the NYSC camp in Maiduguri, Borno state. Mr. Nura Umar, the NYSC state coordinator, made the disclosure on Friday, during the inauguration of its free medical care programme at the camp in Maiduguri. Umar said that the […]
Residents of Maiduguri on Thursday complied fully with the directive to remain at home following a 14 – day total lockdown order issued by the state government as part of efforts to check the spread of coronavirus. The lockdown took effect from 10.30pm of April 22. Journalists who monitored the compliance level by residents, report […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has lost his in-law to an inferno that occurred early hours of Thursday morning. The deceased is the father of Ali Modu Sheriff, a former governor of Borno state who is an in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari. He is the Galadima of Dikwa and father of former governor of Borno state and […]
Maiduguri – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF), says it has established an aircraft hangar at the 105 Composite Command, Maiduguri, to enhance its operations in the counter insurgency campaign in the northeast. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal, Sadique Abubakar, made the disclosure at the inauguration of the hangar on Sunday in Maiduguri. […]
Maiduguri – Some residents of Maiduguri have commended Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno over his appeal for a special prayer to end insurgency and restore peace to the war-torn state. The governor in a state broadcast on Wednesday declared Monday Feb. 24 as a day for fasting and prayer to end insurgency. Zulum had called […]
…expresses confidence in military’s commitment to peace in Borno state The North-East Network for Peace has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his prompt and compassionate visit to Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. According to the group, it is a testament of the president’s focus and unwavering commitment towards restoring lasting peace to the state and […]
President Mohammadu Buhari in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to console the people of the State on the Auno attack on Sunday. The President is said to have arrived Maiduguri straight from Ethiopia where he attended the African Union Summit. According to Garba Shehu ”President Buhari, aboard the BBJ from Addis Ababa just landed in […]
…Gov. Zulum lambasts military for withdrawing from town …Buhari condemns Auno attacks, says FG will bring Boko Haram operations to an end Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 30 people and abducted many women and children in a raid near Maiduguri, in Borno State, a government spokesman said on Monday. The attack Sunday evening targeted […]
The Federal Government has established a Farmer Help Line centre in Maiduguri to enhance access to extension and farmer support services in the northeast. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the establishment of the centre was a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Lake Chad Basin Research Institute, Maiduguri. […]