President Muhammadu Buhari has praised officers and men of the Nigerian Military and Security agencies for their sacrifices in the fight against Islamist terrorists in the North-East. President Buhari sang the praise of the security personnel during an official visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, saying that the country owed them a debt of gratitude, particularly those who…
Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Ajiri town in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, with some residents killed. This was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima. The Army spokesman said the insurgents burned nine houses, but he was silent on the actual number of people killed by…
The Nigerian Army has denied claims that terrorists are now in control of Damasak town, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, following an attack on Tuesday night. The Nigerian Army spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, described such reports as pure lies and misinformation. Brigadier General Yerima said troops are in total control of Damasak,…
Reports from the Northeast indicate that at least two persons have been killed in multiple explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State. Health workers also confirmed that at least forty-seven persons were injured in the explosions, which occurred yesterday evening. Local inhabitants told journalists that explosions were also heard in Mairi area, close to where students of the University…
Nigerian soldiers have killed at least eight suspected terrorists in the latest operations in Yobe and Borno states. Five terrorists were gunned down by troops at Chindila town in Yobe State, while three others were killed at Mayankari in Borno state. The Acting Director of Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General BENARD ONYEUKO, said the fighting happened yesterday…
Borno State Governor, BABAGANA ZULUM, has approved the release of twelve billion naira to clear the financial entitlements of nearly five thousand retired state civil servants. The retirees are those who left the Borno State Civil Service and the Local Government Service Commission between 2013 and 2017. Governor ZULUM had in June approved the release of three…