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- First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches National Community Food Bank Program to Combat Malnutrition
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu inaugurated the National Community Food Bank program in Borno State on Monday, marking a new multi-sectoral effort to support vulnerable children and preg...
- Southern Borno Youth Coalition Raises Over Thirty Eight Million Naira to Fund Ali Ndume Senatorial Re-election Campaign
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
A massive grassroots fundraising effort in Maiduguri has generated ₦38.5 million to support Senator Ali Ndume’s 2027 political bid. Organized by thousands of local youths, the init...
- Borno High Court Imposes Five Year Prison Sentence On Woman Convicted Of Fraudulent Human Trafficking
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
A Maiduguri High Court has sentenced 33 year old Salamatu Saidu to five years in prison for the illegal trafficking of two individuals. The National Agency for the Prohibition of T...
- Senior ISWAP Commander Abu Umar Bundi Munzir Killed in Failed Raid on Borno Community
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai repelled a midnight assault on the Kukareta community in Borno State, neutralizing 25 insurgents including a high ranking commander. The t...
- Southern Borno Youth Coalition Endorses Engineer Mustapha Gubio To Succeed Governor Zulum In 2027
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
The Southern Borno Youth Advancement Initiative has formally backed Mustapha Gubio, the former commissioner for works, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 Borno State governo...
- Vice President Shettima Assures Military of Federal Support Following Death of Brigadier General Braimah
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
During a condolence visit to Maiduguri, Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The visit follows...
- Vice President Shettima Visits Maiduguri to Commiserate with Army Following Deadly Benisheikh Base Attack
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Borno State to offer condolences following a coordinated insurgent assault on a military base in Benisheikh that claimed the life of a Bri...
- EFCC Maiduguri Zonal Directorate Detains Woman Following Viral TikTok Video Showing Naira Note Mutilation
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Fatima Muhammed in Maiduguri for allegedly mutilating a ₦500 note. The suspect was apprehended after a viral social media...
- Five Arrested In Maiduguri After Vigilante Celebration Gunfire Kills 14-Year-Old Girl
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
Nigerian military authorities have confirmed the death of a 14-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet in Maiduguri, Borno State, on April 4, 2026. Five members of a Civilia...
- Nigerian Troops Neutralize Terrorist IED Unit and Secure Vital Supply Corridor Along Maiduguri-Konduga-Kawuri Road
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Soldiers from the 222 Battalion successfully intercepted and dismantled a suspected terrorist cell attempting to plant explosives on a major Borno State highway. The late-night ope...
- Defence Minister Christopher Musa Rebukes Selective Media Narratives Following Successful Neutralization of 80 Terrorists in Northeast Operations
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
During a high level operational visit to Maiduguri, Defence Minister Christopher Musa reported the elimination of 80 insurgents across several key sectors. Musa criticized the medi...
- Nigerian Joint Task Force Neutralizes Multiple Insurgent Offensives and Dismantles Terrorism Logistics Network in Borno State
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in the Damboa, Gwoza, and Askira Uba regions of Borno State. During t...