Tag: Borno State

Peter Obi Fires Back at INEC, Alleges Bias; Buses Evacuating Nigerians From Sudan Cost $1.2m – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi Fires Back at INEC, Alleges Bias Buses Evacuating Nigerians From Sudan Cost $1.2m - FG I Am Drug-Free, Atiku Slams Tinubu No Nigerian Lives Lost in Sudan Conflict,…

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PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail federal govt – Tinubu; Despite arrest threats, Emefiele fails to appear before reps | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail federal govt – Tinubu Despite arrest threats, Emefiele fails to appear before reps Protesters block Lagos-Benin expressway over petrol scarcity Zulum orders finance ministry…

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Nigeria in safe hands with Tinubu – Aisha Buhari; Atiku accuses political leaders of Borno for attack on his convoy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria in safe hands with Tinubu – Aisha BuhariAtiku accuses political leaders of Borno for attack on his convoyBuhari govt amends terrorism charges against Nnamdi KanuPDP identifies individuals responsible for…

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PDP presidential team behind drug baron allegations against Tinubu – Keyamo; Eight Nigerian-Americans win in US midterm elections | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

PDP presidential team behind drug baron allegations against Tinubu – KeyamoAPC thugs attacked Atiku campaign train in Borno – PDP2023 elections: INEC makes new revelations about BVASEight Nigerian-Americans win in…

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Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in Borno; Termites ‘eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in BornoTermites 'eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bnNigeria’s inflation hits 17-year high amid soaring food pricesPoliceman gets IGP award…

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The idea of mercenaries suggests the military needs new ideas on war against insurgency

Even though insurgency has almost become synonymous with Borno State, the recent tragedy which struck renewed calls and clamours for significant action against a terror sect which had been “technically…

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‘I’m human’: Buhari’s aide explains comments on Borno killings, reveals a deeper issue | The #YNaijaCover

Cruel. Wicked. Callous. These are the words that were thrown at the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, after his insensitive comments on the…

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Multiple blasts in Maiduguri, attack on Governor’s convoy; do we still need to be patient with the Service Chiefs?

Nigeria is no stranger to attacks or explosions on special days, especially during significant religious celebrations. Maiduguri, the Borno capital appears to be at the center of these attacks in…

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The Late 5: JAMB says it doesn’t need FG to pay salaries, Suicide bomber kills four in Borno and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said that it is capable of handling its staff salaries and other operational costs…

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31,000 police officers to be recruited; $2bn spent on IDPs | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

31,000 - The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said that the Nigerian Police Force would recruit this number of officers annually to solve the problem of shortage in…

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The Thread: Senator Shehu Sani shares more information on the Chibok girls return

The Federal government of Nigeria has confirmed reports which circulated in the media space yesterday that more Chibok girls had been released from captivity. Over 300 girls from a Government Secondary…

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Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

by Azeez Adeniyi Security personnel have killed two female bombers in Mulai, some kilometres from Maiduguri, Borno State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku confirmed the incident…

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YNaija Says: The Rann bombing victims deserve a lot better than N10,000 compensation

Almost two months after a military jet mistakenly bombed a camp for internally displaced persons in the town of Rann in Borno State, the Federal Government through the Presidential Committee…

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[The Presidential Blog] What to think about Aisha Buhari’s new foundation?

From the start when she asked that we refrain from calling her the annoying but customary "First Lady" while embracing the "Her Excellency" prefix before her name, we knew we…

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It’s insane to talk about suceeding Buhari when he is attending to his health – Shettima

by Azeez Adeniyi Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has said only insanity will prompt anyone to talk about succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari when he is attending to his health. He…

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Analysis: What is the fate of the PDP under Ali Modu Sheriff?

by Mark Amaza The leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) was laid to rest last week when the Court of Appeal ruled that former Borno State Governor, Ali…

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IDPs camp bombing: 68 surgeries carried out on victims

Medical workers have conducted no fewer than 68 surgeries on victims of the accidental bombing of internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Rann, Borno State by the Nigerian Air Force.…

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UN deploys medical personnel, items to airstruck Rann IDP camp

The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service has deployed a helicopter with four medical personnel and medical supplies to Rann, Borno State after a military mistakenly hit an Internally Displaced Persons…

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Video of soldiers lamenting lack of food, water was shot six months ago – Army

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said the video of soldiers lamenting unavailability of food and water for 3 days was shot by "mischievous and disgruntled elements”. The video had showed…

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Opinion: My three days experience of the humanitarian crisis in Borno

by Dozie Nwafor For more than 8 years now, Nigeria has battled insurgency from extremist group Boko Haram who has operated majorly in the North-East, killing thousands and destroying properties…

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Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri checkpoint

Two female suicide bombers were shot dead on Sunday while attempting to attack a checkpoint in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, SaharaReporters reports. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations…

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UPDATE: Twin bomb blasts hit Maiduguri market, 3 confirmed dead

Two explosions on Sunday hit the Maiduguri main market in Borno State, Premium Times reports. It was learnt that both blast occurred at about 8:48 am. The Police public relations…

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Boko Haram insurgency emerged just like Shi’ites, Borno elders write Buhari

The Borno Elders Forum has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to intervene in the Shi'ites crisis rocking Kaduna State. In the letter, its chairman, Usman Galtimari…

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Just In: 4 dead in Borno after car bomb explosion

A car bomb which exploded near a military check point along Gubio highway in northern Borno on Tuesday morning has left 4 dead and several others injured, SaharaReporters reports. It was…

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BREAKING: Soldiers neutralise another suicide bomber targeting Maiduguri IDP camp

Soldiers on Sunday shot dead a suspected male suicide bomber trying to attack an IDP camp which nearly came under attack in Maiduguri, Borno State capital on Saturday, Premium Times…

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N196m recovered from corrupt persons in Borno – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has recovered over N196m in Borno from November 2015. This was in a statement by the EFCC Head of Operation in the…

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Beyond joyful! | TwitterNG reacts to the release of 21 Chibok girls

Twenty one (21) out of two hundred and eighteen (218) Chibok girls have been released after negotiations brokered by the Red Cross and Swiss government. This is, of course wonderful…

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Ahmad Salkida: Why Chibok girls’ freedom remains a mirage

by Ahmad Salkida The biographer of “Muhammadu Buhari: The challenge of leadership in Nigeria,” Professor John Paden, revealed that the leadership of Boko Haram demanded 5 billion Euros as ransom…

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Boko Haram: We will rebuild destroyed churches before December – Shettima

Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has promised to rebuild churches destroyed by Boko Haram terrorists in Lassa, southern Borno. Shettima made the disclosure on Wednesday when he accessed the…

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Boko Haram didn’t hoist any flag at Boftari village, Borno – Army

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said terrorist group, Boko Haram didn't hoist any flag at Boftari village yesterday after its attack on the settlement, contrary to claims in the media.…

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