Zulum in Niger, says 120,000 refugees coming home soon
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has visited Niger Republic to discuss modalities for safe and dignified repatriation of 120, 000 refugees. Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser to the governor on…
Five children used as human bombs in Borno since January 2019 – UNICEF
UNICEF has condemned the use of children as suicide bombers in Mandarari community in Borno. The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in its report said 30 persons were killed…
Customs Zone D seizes contraband with total DPV of over N42m between Feb. and April
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone D, Bauchi, says it seized contraband valued at over N42 million in the last two months. The Customs Service Federal…
Insurgency: FG’s 5-year North East recovery plan targets 14m people — Official
Nearly 14 million people affected by insurgency are to benefit from President Muhammadu Buhari’s five-year recovery plan for states in the North East zone of the country. Mr John Mamza,…
Homegrown School Feeding Now in 30 States As FG Targets 10m Nigerians to Benefit From GEEP Schemes
President Buhari In continuation of its efforts to invest in the country’s human capital development, the Buhari administration has continued to make significant strides through its National Social Investment Programmes…
FAO Committed to Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in North East Nigeria – Official
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the agricultural response to climate change in North East through promoting the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) programme. Mr…
Insurgency: Troops Stopped Attack on Military Base in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops successfully foiled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram insurgents at a military location in Borno. Col. Ado Isa, Deputy Director,…
Borno Residents Dismiss as Misleading Alleged Election Irregularities By Atiku
Some residents of Maiduguri, the Borno capital, on Thursday dismissed as misleading, alleged electoral irregularities in the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly election in the state by…
Insurgency: Army Troops Neutralise 3 Female Suicide Bombers
Troops on Sunday neutralised three female suicide bombers, while on patrol around Kubtara village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno. A statement by Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy…
Police Apprehend 2 Over Murder of Police Officer in Niger
The Police Command in Niger said it has arrested two suspects for allegedly killing a Superintendent of Police during robbery operation at Storm Star Hotel Madalla in Suleja…