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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Borno Dan Collapse Leaves Thousands Displaced as 70% of Maiduguri is flooded

September 11, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Borno Dam Collapse Leaves Thousands Displaced as 70% of Maiduguri is flooded

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Borno dam collapse leaves thousands displaced as 70% of Maiduguri is flooded Tuesday 10, September was a tragic day for Nigerians living in Maiduguri as the Borno dam collapse led to the displacement of hundreds... Read More

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Boko Haram

Boko Haram is showing more audacity, as seen in fresh attacks

The scourge of the Boko Haram is one thing that many Nigerians would agree has been felt for many years. The terrorist group has over time, inflicted pain, misery, and fear that has crippled the progress of the country. And in finding a solution to this scourge, many Nigerians and allies of Nigeria have proposed... Read More

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February 12, 2018

The Big 5: JAMB suspends official over ‘swallowed’ N36m, Liberia’s Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim prize, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should monitor today. Nigerians who own property in the United Kingdom have approached the Federal Ministry of Finance’s Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) for help, following the country’s new regulation on ‘Unexplained Wealth Orders’. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Ministry of Finance’s... Read More

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January 1, 2018

700 persons have been freed from Boko Haram captivity – Military

The Nigerian Military has rescued 700 people from Boko Haram insurgents. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Timothy Antigha, disclosed in a statement issued in Maiduguri and, they were received by the 242 Battalion, Monguno. He said the abductees including males, females and children were forced to work as farm labourers by the insurgents. He... Read More

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December 26, 2017

Troops repel attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents

Nigeria’s Army said it repelled an attack on Monday by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri. Maj. General Nicholas Rogers, who heads Nigeria’s military operations against Boko Haram, said the situation is under control and everyone should go about their business. The government says it is on alert for Boko Haram attacks during the Christmas... Read More

boko haram, insurgents, maiduguri, Nigerian Army, terrorists

December 7, 2017

Police confirms threat to bomb FCT, 6 other states

The Nigerian Police Force have confirmed the threat to attack the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and six other states in the country. Background: The United States and United Kingdom missions in Nigeria had warned of possible attacks in the FCT, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, and Yobe on soft targets by Boko Haram insurgents. Following... Read More

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November 26, 2017

Army, Boko Haram insurgents engage in fierce gun battle in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Magumeri town, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno. Highlights: As reported by The Nation, the insurgents attacked a military formation at Magumeri, about 32 km from Maiduguri. The insurgents attacked the area at about 6 p.m. and shot sporadically in... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Troops kill fleeing Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops killed two fleeing Boko Haram insurgents at Aisaram Village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Col. Timothy Antigha, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. The spokesperson said two fleeing insurgents riding horses were killed... Read More

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October 29, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents attack Yobe village

Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect have attacked Goniri village in Yobe state. According to a villager, the insurgents came in from the western flank of the village but were repelled by soldiers. “The soldiers had been on red alert since the attack on Sasawa village last Tuesday, making them battle ready,” the source... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Court sentences 45 Boko Haram insurgents

The Federal High Court in Kainji, Niger, has sentenced 45 Boko Haram members to between 3 to 31 years in prison. Highlights: The insurgents were convicted following the conclusion of the first phase of the trial during which 575 Boko Haram suspects were arraigned. In a statement Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed... Read More

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October 9, 2017

Army ambush Boko Haram insurgents smuggling food into Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Army has said some Boko Haram insurgents were ambushed while smuggling food into the Sambisa Forest area. The Army said two of them were shot dead during the ambush. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations and 7 Division Spokesman, Lt. Col. Kingsley Samuel confirmed the development. He said the terrorists were ambushed by the... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Nigerian Army hand over 760 “cleared” Boko Haram members to Borno Govt

The Nigeria Army Friday, said it has transferred 760 suspected members of Boko Haram to the Borno Government for reintegration into the society. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Maiduguri. Highlights: Nwachikwu said that the suspects were handed over to... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Troops kill 2 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno ambush

The Nigerian Army said troops have killed two Boko Haram insurgents in an ambush by 202 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Bama local Government of Borno State. Army Director of Public Relation, Brig General Sani Usman in a statement said, “On Friday 22nd September 2017, based on confirmed information, 202 Battalion, Operation LAFIYA... Read More

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September 24, 2017

FG to prosecute 2,541 Boko Haram members

The Federal Government Sunday, announced plans on how to handle the cases of suspected members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram terror, totaling 2,541, currently detained at Wawa Barracks in Kainji, Niger State, and Maiduguri prison in Borno State. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said in a statement that a special... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 9 IDPs in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have killed nine people in the Rann Internally Displaced Persons camp in Borno. An aid worker and a resident confirmed this on Friday. The aid workers said the attack happened near Rann, in northeastern Borno state, on Wednesday. “Nine people were killed while working on their farms about three kilometres (just under two... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday said reports that terrorist group, Boko Haram currently control seven Local Government Areas(LGAs) in Borno state is false. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said one Buba Galadima in an interview claimed ‘Seven Local Governments Areas of Borno State were still under control... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill Imam, 4 others in Borno village

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday killed the Chief Imam of Kurmiri village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state. According to reports, four other persons were also killed in the invasion on the village. How it happened: The insurgents reportedly stormed the village with Ak47 rifles, knives and machetes. The victims were also said... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the attack took place on Friday night. Executive Director of the Network of the Civil Society Organizations in the state, Ambassador Ahmed Shehu... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in ambush

The Nigerian Army said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed many Boko Haram terrorists in ambush at the early hours of Sunday. In a statement on Monday by Brigadier General Sani Usman, Director Army Public Relations, he said the troops of 151 Battalion, 21 Brigade carried out the ambush against the terrorists. “The troops neutralized a... Read More

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September 9, 2017

‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’

Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, the insurgents stormed the camp in two Hilux trucks at about 11pm. Bamus Garba, an eyewitness said the insurgents attacked the camp from the rear, firing... Read More

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An IDP camp in the North East of Nigeria | YNaija.com

September 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UN condemns attack on IDPs

The United Nations has condemned the attack by Boko Haram insurgents at the Banki Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno. The attack which claimed eleven lives (majorly refugees) took place on August, 31, 2017, on the eve of the Muslim holiday, Eid-el-Adha. The UNHCR’s country representative to Nigeria, Jose-Antonio Canhandula, said in a statement... Read More

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September 5, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 4 farmers in Borno

Four farmers have been killed by Boko Haram members in a drive-by shooting in Borno state, AFP reports. According to AFP, insurgents riding on motorcycles, opened fire on farmers working in their fields in Ngawo Fato Bulamari village. Babakura Kolo, a member of a militia force said, “The Boko Haram gunmen while riding past the farmlands opened... Read More

boko haram, Borno, farmers, insurgents

September 2, 2017

Air Force drops bombs on Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has neutralised hundreds of Boko Haram terrorists in Garin Maloma area of Sambisa Forest. According to the NAF, the insurgents were gathered under a tree when an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (iSR) platform sighted them. Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, Director of Public Relations and Information, in a statement... Read More

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August 30, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents abduct 9 in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have kidnapped 9 people in two separate attacks in Borno. Local vigilantes said one person was killed and two injured in the attacks. They said five members of a family were kidnapped along a highway, 50 kilometres outside the city of Maiduguri. “Five members of a family were abducted today near the town... Read More

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August 24, 2017

68 Boko Haram insurgents surrender to troops in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said 68 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to troop in Borno. Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, said in a statement released, in Maiduguri. He said coordinated air and land offensive against the insurgents has been intensified. “Air and artillery bombardments were backed by... Read More

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August 18, 2017

Our kidnap by Boko Haram was as a result of a botched robbery – Chibok girls

Some abducted Chibok girls have said the kidnapping of over 200 girls from Chibok town by Boko Haram was accidental. The girls made the revelation in diaries they kept while they were in captivity, which has obtained by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. What happened: The girls were abducted from their hostel at the Government Secondary School, Chibok,... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Just In: Boko Haram insurgents attack two Adamawa communities

Two communities in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been attacked by Boko Haram. Channels TV reports that the attacks took place at Nyibango and Muduvu communities of the state. According to the Council Chairman of Madagali Local Government, Yusuf Mohammed, the attack occurred on Monday night and lasted for about two hours.

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Institutions

August 11, 2017

DSS arrests Boko Haram cell leader, kidnappers of German, others

As part of efforts to consolidate efforts to degrade, contain and deter the activities of terrorists and insurgents, kidnappers and other criminals, the Department of State Services (DSS) on July 3, arrested one Haliru Hassan and six other members of a notorious kidnap gang operating along the Abuja–Kaduna High Way. The arrest was made at... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents attack Adamawa village, burn houses

Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday attacked villagers in Ghumbili community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, Vanguard reports. This comes days after seven people were killed in Mildu village in the same local government. Chairman of Madagali Local Government Council, Yusuf Muhammed, told newsmen that the attack lasted from 11 p.m. on Wednesday... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Airforce releases aerial video of attack on Boko Haram

The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) has released a video of ambush which has been known to be the main base of operations of the Boko Haram terrorists. The video was published by the Force on YouTube.

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