Tag: Maiduguri
War on Terror: First batch of 200 US troops arrive in Nigeria
Nigerian officials have also maintained that the US troops are in the country strictly to offer training, advisory services, and…
EFCC arrests trio for using ₦500 note as tissue paper
This arrest is part of the EFCC’s ongoing effort to enforce laws against mutilating the Naira. Recently, the
Army chief unveils plans to boost troops’ morale, operational efficiency
Shaibu promised that under his leadership, the Nigerian Army will prioritise troop welfare, sound administration and fairness in postings and…
Zulum, Shehu of Borno join others for Eid Prayer
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces and sustaining partnerships with security agencies to ensure the…
Tinubu approves N80bn for rehabilitation of Alau Dam
Today the interim report was presented to the Federal Executive Council. The Alau Dam is very critical. We saw some…
Police recover 8 unexploded devices in Borno
Michael urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious objects or activities through the emergency lines…
UN team arrives Maiduguri over Borno flood
“NEMA’s records also show that 37 people died, and about 58 people sustained injuries."
Borno govt buses, taxis give relief to commuters amidst fuel hike
Many passengers who spoke on the development, particularly workers, students and traders said the impact of the subsidised government vehicles…
GWR record holder Onakoya lauds UNFPA for providing ‘friendly space’ for girls
Onakoya gave the commendation during his visit to the UNFPA centre im Muna Displaced Persons Camp in Maiduguri, where he…
GWR record holder Tunde Onakoya in Maiduguri to promote chess game
By Yakubu Uba Nigerian Guinness World Records holder for the longest marathon chess game, Tunde Onakoya on Friday arrived in…
Six projectile grenades abandoned by terrorists discovered in Borno
The Police Commissioner spoke while providing a situation report on the security situation in the Borno State capital added that…
3 jailed for operating Illegal Bureau de Change in Maiduguri
They were arraigned on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Maiduguri agog for Tinubu’s visit
Tinubu would be in Maiduguri to declare open the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Conference, and also unveil 107 vehicles…
Gamboru market fire: Zulum doles out 100k, bag of rice each to 149 firefighters
Zulum announced the cash reward totaling N14.9 million for the 149 firefighters during a thank you visit to their office…
NEMA flags off “Operation Eagle Eye” in Borno
He explained that Operation Eagle Eye is an annual exercise targeting road users during the festive season to ensure safety…
Police arrest teacher for alleged sexual assault of a 4-year-old
“The victim said that the teacher cuddled, gave her breasts to suck and inserted a finger in her private part."
Soldier goes berserk in Borno, kills colleague, NGO worker, attacks UN pilot
The injured co-pilot of the UN helicopter has been stabilized, while the corpses of the two persons killed by the…
Attack on Atiku’s convoy confirms APC’s frustration – PDP
The PDP spokesman accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of masterminding the attack by funding the armed thugs.
Bizarre! Police release detained sheep for eating fried fish in Maiduguri
The arrest and detention of the mother sheep and its two lambs took place on Sunday evening, an action that…
15 bodies recovered from Maiduguri river
The Borno Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), had deployed its personnel along the river banks to…
Police slam restriction on vehicular movement in Maiduguri
Spokesman of the Command, ASP Sani Kamilu said the measure was not only for security reason, but also to facilitate…
Court jails Bashir Karube for N15.4m fraud
The defendant was said to have received the money from one Mohammed Bukar Customs for the purchase of 20 Tricycles…
Buhari arrives Maiduguri
The president was received by Gov. Babagana Zulum, his Deputy, Usman Kadafur, members of national and state houses of assembly,…
Zulum mobilises Maiduguri residents as Buhari visits
The President, Zulum said, accorded priority to the restoration of peace and security as well as livelihood support to the…
Police speak on Maiduguri ISWAP bombs, list damages, injury to baby
The CP said the first bomb landed inside a house belonging to one Ibrahim Abba-Fori, burning down a Honda Civic…
Terrorists lob multiple mortar bombs on Maiduguri
The third bomb landed in a building at one thousand housing estate near Hajj Transit Camp, where the repentant Boko…
NNPC, others sign contract for Maiduguri Power Project
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has on Wednesday, intervened in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno…
Police restrict vehicular movement in Maiduguri
The Police in Borno have announced the restriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri, as part of security measures during the…
Buhari arrives Maiduguri
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on a one-day working visit.
Buhari visiting Maiduguri tomorrow
President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Maiduguri on Thursday, Governor Babagana Zulum announced in a special broadcast to the people of…