Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the immediate suspension of all village and ward heads of Mallam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, over their absence during his visit to the community. This is contained in a statement signed by Dauda Iliya Special Adviser on Media and publicity …
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Troops have arrested a suspected foreign operative linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) following a counter-terrorism operation in Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin, was reportedly captured after soldiers repelled a coordinated attack on the community and …
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Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State has released the identities of 36 students who are still in the custody of suspected Boko Haram insurgents following Monday’s deadly attack on the school. The victims were among candidates sitting for the ongoing National Examinations Council …
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The Borno State Government has raised alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected more than 3,000 people and claimed 37 lives across seven Local Government Areas of the state within the month of May. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr Saleh Abba-Kaza, disclosed …
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Tragedy struck in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday after a police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, was struck dead by lightning opposite the headquarters of the Borno State Police Command. Newsextra24 reports that the deceased officer, popularly known as “Buratai,” was reportedly coordinating vehicle parking with a senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu, when the …
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been conferred with the Northeast Governor of the Year Award. The award presentation was conducted at the Progressive Digital Summit Dinner held over the weekend in Abuja. The maiden digital summit, 2025, celebrates exemplary stewardship and innovative governance across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. …
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A total of nine people were killed in Guzamala Local Government of Borno state on Saturday by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists. The victims were waiting at a bus-stop in Mairari Village when the incident happened. Speaker of Borno State House of …
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…considers house numbering, streets naming By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri BORNO State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the renaming of Borno State University (BOSU) to Kashim Ibrahim University in honour of the first Governor of northern Nigeria. This decision was reached during the first State Executive …
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THE member representing Jere Federal Constituency, Borno State, Hon. Ahmed Satomi has flagged off the distribution of 25kg assorted bags of wheat to about 5,600 members of his constituency. The gesture is to assist in ameliorating the current hardship faced by beneficiaries who are victims of the recent flood disaster …
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MEMBERS at the Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, were thrown into confusion on Sunday following the death of their pastor, Reverend Alaku Vincent. Newsextra24 learnt that the tragedy struck when Vincent suddenly slumped and died during a child dedication ceremony in the church. According to Punch, …
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