Tag: Borno State
Cattle market ‘financing’ Boko Haram shut in Borno
Nigeria’s military has closed one of Africa’s biggest cattle markets, charging sales of stolen animals is helping finance Boko Haram’s…
IDPs: 450 die from diseases, malnutrition in Borno
The Borno State Government has confirmed that 450 people died from ailments and malnutrition across the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
NSCDC arrests Man, 30, for defiling girl, 6, in Borno
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno Command, said on Friday that it had arrested a 30-year old…
Traditional ruler wants additional security at IDPs camps
Alhaji Mohammed Masta II, the Shehu of Dikwa in Borno, on Monday advised the state government to provide additional security…
Boko Haram kills 30 in two Borno village raids
At least 30 people have been killed in fresh Boko Haram raids on two villages in northeast Nigeria, vigilantes told…
Osinbajo condoles victims of suicide bombing in Borno
Nigeria’s acting president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has expressed his profound condolences to the families of the victims of yesterday’s suicide…
Military to shut markets aiding Boko Haram operations in Borno, Yobe
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to close designated markets in Yobe and Borno where traders have been found to…
Shettima sets up Task Force on IDPs feeding
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday set up an Independent Task Force to ensure regular supply of foodstuff to…
Nigerian Army creates new division in Borno, South-south
Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that as part of its plans to secure the country’s territorial borders from all sorts…
Implement N18,000 minimum wage, LG workers tell Borno Govt
The Borno chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on Sunday renewed its call on the state…
Allow Borno hunters assist you against Boko Haram, Yoruba group tells DHQ
Eromosele Ebhomele The Egbe Omo Oduduwa, a pan-Yoruba group, said Thursday it has endorsed the recent call by hunters in…
We want to fight Boko Haram in Sambisa – Borno Hunters
Hunters in Borno on Sunday called on the military to allow them to join in the war against insurgents in…
Borno govt proffers way to stop Boko Haram attack
Borno State Government plans to construct trenches around vulnerable villages in the state to wade-off attacks by insurgents. Governor Kashim…
Boko Haram: Shettima approves N20m bonus for Civilian JTF
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Wednesday approved a N20 million bonus for members of the vigilance group working with…
Maiduguri invasion: Army repels Boko Haram attackers
The worst is over. Maiduguri is safe, as Nigerian soldiers aborted an invasion of the city by Boko Haram gunmen…