Boko Haram clears battalion headquarters, kills army commander, 30 soldiers
The insurgents reportedly disguised as friendly troops to enter the fortified headquarters of the powerful 156 Task Force Battalion in Mainok.
3 INEC officers dies in auto crash in Borno
Three staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) serving in Borno State have lost their lives while on national assignment. Adamu Mohammed, an electoral officer, as well as Abubakar … Continue Reading 3 INEC officers dies in auto crash in Borno
Insecurity: 4 soldiers reportedly killed as insurgents attack village in Borno
Barely 24 hours after Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Kamuya, a town on the borders of Borno and Yobe States in Northeast Nigeria, reportedly killing four soldiers … Continue Reading Insecurity: 4 soldiers reportedly killed as insurgents attack village in Borno
Two IDPs killed in another campfire disaster in Borno
A fire outbreak at an internally displaced persons’ (IDP) campin Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai local government area of Borno State has claimed the lives of two people. Eyewitnesses told Premium Times the IDP camp … Continue Reading Two IDPs killed in another campfire disaster in Borno
Nigerian Troops Annihilates, Kills 57 Boko Haram Terrorists In Damboa
Troop in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State have successfully pushed through an ambush staged by Boko Haram militants, killing 57 terrorists including children soldiers. Residents and security operatives … Continue Reading Nigerian Troops Annihilates, Kills 57 Boko Haram Terrorists In Damboa
Boko Haram Allegedly Kills 30 Nigerian Soldiers In Borno
Militants from the Islamic State backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, have allegedly killed 30 Nigerian … Continue Reading Boko Haram Allegedly Kills 30 Nigerian Soldiers In Borno
Fake IDPs uncovered in Maiduguri
The Borno State Government has uncovered about 550 fake Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), after conducting a headcount of displaced persons at Mohammed Goni College of Islamic Legal Studies camp in … Continue Reading Fake IDPs uncovered in Maiduguri
Thousands Trapped As Boko Haram Takes Dikwa In Midnight Raid
“They said we should stay, ‘we are not here to harm you but the soldiers’. Their motorcycles and gun trucks are in the town….
10 Killed, 47 Injured In Maiduguri Explosions
Ten persons have been killed while 47 persons are said to have sustained injuries from the explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Tuesday evening. Hospital officials where … Continue Reading 10 Killed, 47 Injured In Maiduguri Explosions
BREAKING: Terrorists attack military base, kill 3 in Borno
A member of the civilian JTF, a police officer and another person have reportedly been gunned down by terrorists along the Maiduguri, Magumeri road in northeast Nigeria. Sources told DAILY … Continue Reading BREAKING: Terrorists attack military base, kill 3 in Borno
Buhari Mourns Emir of Dikwa, Says Nigeria will Miss His Services
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the Emir of Dikwa, Shehu ABBA Masta II, saying Nigeria will miss his services. The President in a tribute on Saturday said: “the contributions of … Continue Reading Buhari Mourns Emir of Dikwa, Says Nigeria will Miss His Services
Boko Haram allegedly kills nine soldiers in Nasarawa
Nine soldiers have reportedly been killed by Boko Haram insurgents during a rescue operation in a forest along Mararaba-Udege road in Nasarawa state linking Otukpo Oweto in Benue state. The Nation … Continue Reading Boko Haram allegedly kills nine soldiers in Nasarawa
Troops Kill Five Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno – DHQ
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole has killed five Boko Haram terrorists and injured others at Abbagajiri and Dusula towns in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement … Continue Reading Troops Kill Five Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno – DHQ
Gov Zulum Facilitates Enrolment Of 1,163 IDP Children In School
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has facilitated the enrolment of a total of 1,163 children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps into primary schools. This was announced on Monday in … Continue Reading Gov Zulum Facilitates Enrolment Of 1,163 IDP Children In School
Scores Missing As Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Another Borno Community
Most of the shops on the major roads were burgled; they opened them and went away with goods and other people’s belongings. Many residents of Uba community in the Askira/Uba … Continue Reading Scores Missing As Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Another Borno Community
Insurgency: The Command System Of The Military Should Be Decentralised – says Prof Dikwa
He made this call during a recent interview on Channels Television’s Newsnight, which aired on Monday.
