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Azeez March 28, 2017

Borno govt declares Dec. 22 public holiday to celebrate capture of Sambisa

The Borno State Government on Monday declared December 22, a yearly public holiday to celebrate the capture of Sambisa Forest by the military. Gov. Kashim Shettima disclosed this at the…

Oludolapo Adelana March 11, 2017

Shettima’s aide dies in road accident

by Dolapo Adelana The senior special assistant on protocol to Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima, identified as Farouk Farouk has died in a road crash. According to a source, Farouk died…

Oludolapo Adelana March 8, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. PDP crisis: Makarfi faction surrenders, recognises Sheriff as national chairman The leadership crisis in the Peoples…

Oludolapo Adelana March 8, 2017

We owe our political freedom to Tinubu – Borno Gov.

by Dolapo Adelana Borno Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday said the All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was honoured by his state for saving it from falling…

Roqeebah February 23, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 23rd of February

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Azeez February 23, 2017

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…

Azeez February 13, 2017

Sheriff’s ego led to the emergence of Boko Haram – Shettima

Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima has blamed his predecessor, Ali Modu Sheriff for allowing the emergence of terrorist group, Boko Haram. He said this while delivering a keynote address…

Azeez February 3, 2017

Investigate my family too for terrorism, Shettima tells security agencies

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has called on security agencies to investigate his family too in the efforts to identify sympathizers of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Shettima stated this in…

Azeez January 25, 2017

Northern Governors to begin registration of Fulani herdsmen at Nigerian borders

The Northern Governor's Forum (NGF) had said it will work with relevant stakeholders to ensure registration of Fulani herdsmen entering Nigeria at the border. Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Kashim…

Azeez January 19, 2017

IDPs camp bombing: Such incidents are not uncommon in history – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said the accidental bombing of an IDPs camp by the Nigerian Air Force in Rann was not unique, even though it was sad. The…

Oludolapo Adelana January 18, 2017

Rann bombing: Presidential delegation arrives Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

The Presidential delegation sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to Rann, the location of an Air Force air strike have arrived Maiduguri, the capital of Borno. The team led by chief of…

Isime Esene December 31, 2016

The Paralympic Team is Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016

The editorial board of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online - has announced its pick for Person of the Year 2016 – and it is the Nigerian Paralympic team. The Y!/YNaija.com…

Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

Azeez December 29, 2016

Borno governor scolds soldiers for denying Chibok girls access to parents (WATCH)

Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima on Monday berated some soldiers and officials of the Department of State Security (DSS) for preventing the 21 freed Chibok girls from having some…

Isime Esene December 27, 2016

Stanley Azuakola profiles Kashim Shettima: The Comforter-in-chief (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

In late September 2016, the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, gathered his closest aides and relocated to Bama town, 70 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital, with one promise…

Isime Esene December 21, 2016

See who won the popular vote for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 | Overall winner to be announced on December 31

And we have a winner – at least for the popular vote! The Y!/YNaija.com voting for Person of the Year 2016 began in November, and the overall winner will be…

Oludolapo Adelana November 25, 2016

Borno IDP camps will be closed by May 2017 – Shettima

The Governor of Borno Kashim Shettima, says all Internally Displaced Person camps in the state would be closed down by May 29, 2017. Shettima said this on Friday in Maiduguri…

Roqeebah November 2, 2016

Sanusi, Peter Obi, Bukky Shonibare, Wizkid are nominees for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 – Voting starts now!

The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its…

Oludolapo Adelana November 1, 2016

Borno governor to deploy undercover agents to tackle sexual assault claims in IDP camps

Governor of Borno Kashim Shettima says the state would resort to the use of undercover agents to end the menace of alleged sexual harassment in Internally Displaced Camps in the…

Oludolapo Adelana October 13, 2016

Buhari heads to Germany with a smile after release of 21 #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is all smiles as he heads to Germany to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. President Buhari who received the cheering news of the release of 21…

Azeez October 12, 2016

All IDP camps in Borno will be closed by May 2017 – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday said all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) camps in the state will be closed by May 2017. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking on…

Oludolapo Adelana September 28, 2016

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…

Azeez September 26, 2016

Boko Haram: We won’t allow any terrorist group distract us – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima on Monday said he would not allow recent attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in some parts of the state to disturb his planned rebuilding of destroyed…

Azeez September 23, 2016

Civilian JTF replaces troops to secure Bama

Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and vigilante group have been saddled with the responsibility of securing the recaptured town of Bama in Borno State. Borno State Governor, Kashim…

Azeez September 22, 2016

Borno gov, Shettima relocates to liberated Boko Haram base, Bama

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has temporarily relocated his office to Bama, a town which was once the base of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The governor relocated on Wednesday as…

Azeez September 17, 2016

Why we are caring for Boko Haram fighters’ wives, children- Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has explained why the state government is providing for wives and children of Boko Haram fighters who were recently rescued by the Nigerian Army. The…

Oludolapo Adelana September 16, 2016

Boko Haram’s aim is to train children who inherit their violent doctrine – Borno Gov.

Governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima says the wish of terrorist sect, Boko Haram is to train children who will inherit their violent doctrine. Shettima made the remark when he received 566…

Isime Esene September 16, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XII: Death antidote

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…

Isime Esene September 15, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XI: “The children are happy now”