The Federal Government of Nigeria has inspected an electric vehicle assembly plant in Borno State, with plans to distribute 10,000 e-vehicles across the North-East region and create new job opportunities.

Nigerian police forces successfully neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin known as 'Acid' in Imo State. Separately, air strikes conducted by Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Borno State resulted in the neutralization of numerous terrorist fighters.

The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the leak of a classified DSS memo that warned of impending Boko Haram and bandit attacks in Adamawa and Borno states.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested 12 suspected logistics suppliers and collaborators of ISWAP/JAS terrorists in separate operations across Borno State.

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum announced plans to close the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Konduga, continuing the state's resettlement program after successful closures in Bama and Gwoza.

A senior financial operator for Boko Haram/ISWAP, along with his male children, has surrendered in Borno State, Nigeria. He was reportedly responsible for managing the group's financial activities and logistics.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to monitor education-related projects across Borno State, Nigeria, to enhance transparency, accountability, and service quality.

Borno State in Nigeria has confirmed receiving a 15-second proof-of-life video showing students abducted from Lassa. The government is actively working to secure their release.

Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) troops successfully foiled several attempts by terrorists to infiltrate areas in Borno State.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum approved the employment of 100 graduates in Biu to address youth restiveness and political thuggery in the region.

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with banks in Borno State to establish reliable channels for disrupting financial corruption and money laundering.

Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff attributes significant increases in state allocations to President Tinubu’s economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies.

At least 36 students and one school staff member are missing after gunmen stormed a secondary school in Lassa, Borno state, during national examinations. Classrooms were left abandoned following the incident.

Gunmen abducted six married women and two babies from farms in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, shortly before an attack on students taking examinations in a neighboring area.

The Borno State government has denied claims that it is sponsoring former Boko Haram terrorists for enlistment in the Nigerian Army, with an official dismissing the allegations.

Governor Zulum of Borno State has ordered the closure of the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, citing insecurity concerns. The governor also indicated that the Gwoza camp would be next to be shut down.

A 12-hour-old baby girl reportedly suffocated during a Boko Haram attack on her community in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, turning a moment of joy into tragedy for the family.

The Borno State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1448 AH, urging residents to promote peace.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at of Nigeria has condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, calling for their unconditional release.

An opinion piece highlights the abduction of 42 pupils from primary and junior secondary schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, suggesting it is an incident of insecurity that Nigeria has chosen to ignore.

The Ngoshe Stakeholders Forum in Borno State has dismissed reports suggesting Mr. Samaila Kaigama played any role in the rescue of about 416 abducted persons from Ngoshe, instead hailing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has called on Borno State to enhance its business reforms, attract investment, and improve the ease of doing business to boost economic growth.

Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar has commended the rescue of 360 Boko Haram captives in Borno State, urging continued efforts to free all abducted Nigerians.

The Nigerian army has successfully freed 360 people who were abducted in the northeastern Borno state, a region frequently affected by insurgent activities.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has voided all primary elections conducted by political parties after May 30. This decision was announced amidst ongoing concerns about rescue missions in Oyo and Borno states.

An official announced that a Nigerian agency disbursed N400 million to health facilities in Borno state during the first two quarters of 2024 to support healthcare services for nearly 120,000 beneficiaries.

Following a confirmed cholera outbreak in Maiduguri and surrounding communities, the Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of prevention and control measures in schools.

A fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria, has claimed 37 lives and infected over 3,000 people across seven local government areas, prompting urgent calls from northern lawmakers for a coordinated national emergency response.

More than 40 people have died and over 3,000 have been infected in a cholera outbreak in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, according to authorities.

A cholera outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of 37 people and endangers an estimated 3,000 lives. Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the disease.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has pledged intensified rescue efforts for abducted pupils in Oyo and Borno states, vowing a renewed hunt for kidnappers. His promise comes on Children's Day, emphasizing the commitment to free children in captivity.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to participate in the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The governments of Yobe, Adamawa, and Borno states in Nigeria have rolled out various emergency response plans to address impending flooding in their regions.

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that some individuals from Borno State warned President Bola Tinubu against wearing traditional outfits given by Shettima, alleging they were used for charm during the 2023 election campaign.

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly beheaded five men abducted from Ngoshe in Borno State, Nigeria, releasing a video of the executions after an ultimatum.

Residents in Maiduguri, Borno State, fear a looming disaster from a partially demolished building and are urging the government to prevent its total collapse near a hospital.

Police Inspector Abdulkadir Garba tragically died after being struck by lightning while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Police operatives in Borno state, Nigeria, successfully uncovered and safely detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) found in a backpack in Maiduguri.

As part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed four Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and arrested several suspects during operations across Borno State.

An analysis explores how Borno State Governor Zulum is combating the Islamist terror group Boko Haram in North-East Nigeria, the epicenter of the country's prolonged conflict with the group.

Nigerian Army troops conducted coordinated operations in Borno state, neutralizing 18 terrorists and recovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Borno State has officially endorsed the Tinubu/Shettima ticket for a second term in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Governor Zulum was reportedly emotional during the endorsement.

Nigerian troops neutralized 24 insurgents while repelling Boko Haram attacks in Yobe, though suspected terrorists also killed 19 farmers in Borno State.

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to rescue 416 individuals held captive by Boko Haram in Borno State. This call comes amidst claims by the Federal Government that the terrorist group has been degraded and weakened.

Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was killed alongside other soldiers in a midnight terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, Nigeria, on April 9, 2026.

The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières, in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health, has completed a large-scale vaccination campaign against diphtheria, targeting children under 14 years in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council.

Armed Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a midnight attack on Benishiekh town along the Maiduguri–Damaturu Road in Borno State, Nigeria, reportedly targeting a military base.

An analysis is presented on Nigeria’s recently released list of terror sponsors, alongside the ongoing controversy surrounding an air strike on a market in Borno state.

Troops in Borno State have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, identified as Tijjani, who allegedly admitted involvement in recent attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu communities.

Nigeria is once again in mourning following the death of Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State alongside other soldiers under his command during…

A Brigadier-General is feared to have been killed in recent Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria's Borno state, highlighting the ongoing insurgency in the region.

The ADC party has commenced its local government congresses in Maiduguri, Borno State, with members adopting a consensus approach overseen by the National Congress Committee.

The Nigerian Army demonstrated resilience in March 2026, securing a Forward Operating Base in Ngoshe, Borno State, and later retrieving fallen comrades from Goniri, amidst ongoing operations.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council.

The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 individuals suspected of supplying logistics to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, urging local communities to report suspicious activities.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Military High Command has dismissed claims that terrorists could take over Borno State and the entire Northeast, saying there is no basis for such a conclusion.

A new report identifies two terror attacks in Nigeria as among the world's deadliest, underscoring a rise in fatalities attributed to Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno State.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, joined other Muslim faithful to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, the Borno State…

The Borno State Police Command has ordered a temporary restriction on the movement of tricycles (Keke Napep) from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vice President Kashim Shettima declared that those responsible for the recent attacks in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, will be decisively confronted.

The Nigerian Air Force conducted airstrikes in the Lake Chad region, destroying terrorist hideouts and killing over 61 militants in Borno state.

Senators from Nigeria's 19 Northern states and the FCT, under the Northern Senators Forum, have condemned the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which occurred after Iftar and resulted in casualties.

Nigerian President Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to Maiduguri following recent terror attacks in the area, indicating a heightened focus on security in Borno State.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso held a meeting with NDC governorship candidates from Bauchi, Sokoto, and Borno states to strategize for the 2027 general elections.

Troops of Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have arrested four suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators in separate operations conducted in Yobe and Borno states.

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a warning to INEC officials in Borno State against manipulating results and engaging in corrupt practices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A new report indicates that 29% of school teachers in Nigeria's Borno state are highly stressed and at risk of quitting their jobs due to insecurity, displacement, and disrupted education.

A soldier wanted for allegedly supplying terrorists has been arrested in Borno State while attempting to flee to Cameroon. The arrest was made as he was trying to cross the border.

Nigerian troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers carrying medical supplies in Borno State, arresting five individuals in the process.

The Borno State government called on parents to send their children to school, assuring efforts to strengthen safe and inclusive education despite recent abductions.

Borno State has launched a program to distribute 5 million malaria nets and drugs, implementing tracking measures to prevent hoarding and combat the malaria threat in the region.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has flagged off the 2026 wet farming season, subsidizing fertilizer by 50% and distributing free farm inputs to 120,000 farmers.

Rabiu Kwankwaso has publicly criticized former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff's comments, asserting that Peter Obi enjoys significant support in Northern Nigeria and highlighting the strength of the 'OK ticket'.

Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff stated that Atiku Abubakar should wait until 2031 for the presidency, asserting that 2027 is not the North's turn. Sheriff also expressed confidence that northerners would not vote for Peter Obi in the upcoming elections.

The Nigerian Federal Government has commenced the rehabilitation of roads in Borno State. This initiative aims to reopen the state's vital trade corridors, boosting economic activity and connectivity.

A full list of 36 students from Borno State who remain in kidnappers' captivity has been released. The students are still being held in the kidnappers' den.

Gunmen stormed a secondary school in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, abducting students during their exams in the latest mass kidnapping incident in the insecure region.

Borno State Police Command has intercepted 55 sacks of illicit 'Gumm' en route international borders, leading to the arrest of one suspect in a significant drug bust.

Nigeria's ICPC has stated it has not received any petition to investigate Borno State's controversial N4bn rail project, despite public outcry and calls for a probe.

The Borno State Government has admitted that a N4bn rail project entry in its 2025 budget report was an administrative error, clarifying that no such project was executed.

At least 90 people have died and over 12,000 others have been infected in a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Nigeria's conflict-affected Borno state, according to the UN.

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one person and burning a school block.

More than 350,000 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered in Borno State since 2021, attributed to a non-kinetic deradicalisation and reintegration program.

Borno State has donated N8 million and bags of rice to 360 freed captives who recounted experiences of starvation and deaths during their captivity in a terrorist den. The aid aims to support their recovery and reintegration.

Stakeholders in Borno State have appealed to terrorists to release abducted pupils, emphasizing that the children are not politicians. This plea comes as police successfully rescued a six-year-old boy and arrested a suspect in a separate abduction incident in the state.

Four hundred sixteen residents who were abducted from Ngoshe, Borno State, by Boko Haram, have regained their freedom months after their capture.

Borno State Police will enforce monthly environmental sanitation to combat a cholera outbreak. Residents are urged to clean their premises and cooperate with officials.

Nigerian troops have arrested suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State, disrupting terrorist networks and weakening their operations, while also rescuing abductees.

Terrorists have abducted 13 individuals, including a seven-month-old baby, in Borno State, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.

Families of 13 travelers abducted along the Biu–Damaturu Road in the Kamuya axis of Borno State have appealed to the Federal and Borno State Governments, as well as security agencies, to intensify efforts for their safe release.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to immediately secure the release of 42 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa Ward in Borno State.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on President Tinubu to recruit 1,000 forest guards for Borno State, drawing parallels with security measures in other regions to address the security situation in the North-East.

A cholera outbreak in Borno State, Nigeria, has resulted in 37 deaths and infected over 3,000 people. Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the disease and provide treatment to those affected.

The Nigerian military reported killing 317 terrorists, while a school in Borno State was closed following the abduction of 42 students.

The Borno State Government has closed Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, and relocated its students following the abduction of 42 children by terrorists.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, reaffirmed the commitment of the state's people to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming 2027 polls.

The Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, defended the use of Quran oaths as a security guarantee for 'repentant' terrorists being reintegrated into society, stating that beneficiaries undergo thorough screening and rehabilitation processes.

The Nigerian Army deployed armed personnel to halt a planned protest in Borno State against insecurity and abductions, leading organizers to postpone the demonstration.

Hon Audu Mustapha, a Borno State House of Assembly member, has denied media reports and a viral video claiming he profusely shed tears while begging constituents for re-election in 2027.

Adama Yerima, a polio survivor from Borno State, Nigeria, has shared her lifelong experience of living with the virus, expressing her longing for simple physical sensations and urging parents to prioritize child vaccination.

Plan International has supported 359 teachers in Borno State, Nigeria, to obtain their TRCN licenses, aiming to enhance education quality in conflict-affected regions.

The Borno State Deputy Speaker has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 senatorial race. He subsequently endorsed Senator Ali Ndume for the position.

An apparent disagreement has emerged between Vice President Kashim Shettima and his political protégé, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, regarding who should succeed the governor in Borno State.

A High Court in Borno State has sentenced Salamatu Saidu to five years in jail for the fraudulent trafficking of two individuals.

Violence in Borno State has displaced 5,000 people, leading to overwhelming humanitarian needs in the region. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced emergency aid efforts to assist those affected by the crisis.

The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned recent Boko Haram attacks on military formations in Borno State, which led to the deaths of several soldiers, and has ordered an audit of military operations.

Boko Haram militants have killed four soldiers and one resident in an attack in Borno state, Nigeria.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a coordinated attack in Mussa community, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and one civilian.

Nigeria's 2023 Demographic Bulletin from the NBS reports 3.38 million internally displaced persons across 14 states, with Borno State accounting for 1.7 million.

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has issued a stern warning to residents, cautioning them against aiding, harboring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.

Babagana Habeeb, a former senatorial candidate in Borno State, Nigeria, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was found guilty of selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists.

A morning news recap from Nigeria highlights a deepening crisis within the ADC party, national poverty reaching 63%, and escalating violence in Borno state, including the death of an Army General.

A Nigerian brigadier general was killed in a terrorist attack on a military base in Borno state, marking the second high-ranking officer killed in five months.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Nigerian troops successfully foiled an abduction attempt of 150 civilians by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State on March 30, 2026. The incident occurred when troops escorting civilians along the Buratai–Kamuya axis came under attack.

Governor Zulum of Borno State, Nigeria, has dissolved his cabinet to provide an enabling environment for members wishing to contest in the 2027 general elections.

The Nigerian Presidency has advised Senator Ali Ndume to share actionable terror intelligence with security agencies instead of making allegations on television, following his warnings about potential terrorist takeovers in Borno State and the North East.

Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, spent Saturday night in Pulka to coordinate security operations following recent attacks in Ngoshe, Pulka, and surrounding communities in the Gwoza Local Government Area.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State reported that two suicide bombers are still at large in Maiduguri after three others detonated their devices, based on intelligence indicating five bombers entered the city.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri  Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, joined thousands of muslim faithful to observe the Eid prayers at Ramat…

Police in Nigeria's Borno state have restricted tricycle movement for Sallah security from 6 am to 12 pm, urging residents to pray near their homes for a safe Eid celebration.

The Nigerian army successfully repelled an attack by armed Islamists, believed to be Boko Haram or ISWAP members, who were supported by drones during an assault on a base in Malam Fatori, Borno State, killing several militants.

The Nigerian army killed at least 80 Islamist rebels in Borno state, in a retaliatory attack following Monday's suicide bombings in Maiduguri that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

Vice-President Kashim  Shettima has expressed grief over the death of 25 persons killed in the multiple explosions in different locations across Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Monday. The post Borno Attack: No religion endorses killing of innocent lives – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the recent suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Coordinator of NANS Zone E (North-East), Muazu Hina, expressed deep sympathy with the Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-decries-maiduguri-bomb-attacks-demands-probe/

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has condemned deadly explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as barbaric and cowardly.

A man has been arrested in Maiduguri, Borno State, for allegedly impersonating an official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is accused of defrauding individuals of N3 million.

The wife and son of a senior ISWAP finance operative have surrendered to troops in Borno State, Nigeria, following the husband’s earlier surrender.

A new report indicates that 29% of teachers in Borno State, Nigeria, are at risk of leaving their positions due to high stress levels caused by prolonged insecurity, threatening the region’s education system.

Nigerian troops successfully foiled a terrorist infiltration attempt and evacuated students in Borno State. This action followed an intelligence alert regarding the potential threat.

A senior finance chief of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and his sons have surrendered to the Nigerian army in Borno State. This surrender marks a significant development in the fight against the insurgent group.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to monitor education projects in Borno State to ensure transparency and quality service delivery in schools.

The Borno State Government has received a proof-of-life video showing dozens of students abducted on June 29 from Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, renewing school safety fears.

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes have successfully neutralized terrorists and destroyed their enclave in Borno State, significantly degrading their operational capabilities.

Governor Zulum of Borno State has launched a scheme offering 50% subsidized fertilizer and free farm inputs to 120,000 farmers. The initiative aims to support agricultural productivity in the region.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is collaborating with banks in Borno State, Nigeria, to strengthen efforts against money laundering and expose illicit financial transactions.

L-PRES and Borno State have partnered to train 100 farmers in modern livestock farming, business development, and financial management to boost productivity and access to loans.

Nigerian President Tinubu has inaugurated N137 billion worth of road rehabilitation projects in Borno State, including key routes like Bama–Banki and Dikwa–Gamboru–Ngala roads, aimed at boosting trade, agriculture, and security.

Gunmen stormed a secondary school in Lassa, Borno state, Nigeria, on Monday morning, kidnapping students who were sitting for national examinations. The attack occurred at the Technical Secondary School in the Askira-Uba area.

Police forces are currently combing forests in Borno state after an unspecified number of NECO students were abducted by terrorists from a secondary school in Lassa. The search operation is ongoing to locate and rescue the students.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued 53 hostages and thwarted a terrorist attack in Borno state. During the operation, soldiers also recovered eight vehicles from the terrorists.

Opposition parties and residents in Borno State are demanding an independent investigation into an alleged ₦4bn non-existent rail project included in the 2025 budget.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has clarified the allegations purportedly circulating in some media platforms (Not Vanguard),…

A suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator was arrested in an IDP camp in Gwoza, Borno State, accused of attempting to lure Hybrid Forces members into a terrorist trap.

The Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former Boko Haram fighters into their communities after they completed a rehabilitation and deradicalisation program, with nearly 10,000 rehabilitated under the initiative.

Borno State officials have announced the reintegration of 720 repentant terrorists, along with 992 spouses and 2,050 children, back into society after rehabilitation. This initiative aims to return ex-combatants and their families to normal life.

The Borno State Government has donated N8 million and food items to 360 individuals recently freed from Boko Haram captivity, providing support to victims from Ngoshe.

A member of the House of Representatives commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for successfully rescuing 360 Boko Haram captives from the Mandara Mountains in Borno State.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum visited Ngoshe community abductees who were freed after three months, announcing a rehabilitation plan for the victims.

Nigeria's security forces have freed 360 men, women, and children from a mountain hideout in Borno state, where they were held by kidnappers, following an intelligence-led operation.

The Nigerian federal government has pledged to crush kidnappers and ensure the safe rescue of pupils abducted in Oyo and Borno states. This commitment comes amidst ongoing concerns about school abductions in the country.

The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria has called for the immediate release of school children and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states, emphasizing the threat to education.

Nigerian political figures, including Peter Obi and the Senate, are pressuring the federal and state governments to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. There are growing calls for urgent action to rescue the kidnapped students.

Borno State records 274 new suspected cholera cases in 24 hours, bringing the total to 4,204.

Borno State has reported 274 new cholera cases within a 24-hour period, bringing the total number of cases to 4,204. The region continues to battle a significant cholera outbreak.

A joint intelligence-led strike by Nigerian and US forces in Borno State has resulted in the killing of 21 ISWAP fighters. This operation successfully disrupted the terror network in the region.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has threatened to shut down schools nationwide due to increasing attacks and abductions of students and teachers. This threat comes as the Ministry of Education condemns recent school abductions in Oyo and Borno states.

The Borno State government has temporarily closed Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, and relocated its students after 42 students were abducted in an insurgent attack.

Borno State in Nigeria recorded 2,700 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths in May, with several local government areas affected. Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala, and Magumeri were among the LGAs reporting cases.

The governor of Borno State has vowed to ensure the safe return of 48 abducted students. Efforts are underway to rescue the kidnapped school children and bring them back to their families.

Dr. Gbenga Hashim, a former presidential candidate, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren in Borno State and coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State, warning that such incidents hinder national progress.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) to tackle tax evasion and staff bullying in Borno State.

Borno State authorities have revealed that repentant terrorists are required to swear an oath with the Quran after completing rehabilitation. This ritual precedes their reintegration into society.

A police officer, Abdulkadir Garba, was killed by a lightning strike while on duty in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria.

Police in Borno State have reported the recovery of an abandoned backpack containing explosives. The incident occurred in Borno, Nigeria.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued six women and children who were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Borno State.

Suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists invaded Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday evening.

Nigerian troops operating under 'Operation Desert Sanity V' have killed 18 terrorists and destroyed their enclaves in the Timbuktu axis and Bulabulin forest area of Borno State.

Senator Ali Ndume praised President Bola Tinubu's approval of a N68 billion intervention fund for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project, highlighting its importance for stable electricity in the Borno State capital.

Borno State Governor Zulum has thanked President Tinubu for approving N68 billion in operational support for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant, aimed at restoring electricity to the region.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has commented on the Nigerian Air Force's bombing of Jilli market, criticizing the premature designation of the area as a terrorist haven without proper investigation.

Governor Abiodun visited Borno State and commended Governor Zulum's leadership style, highlighting the commissioning of key facilities as a reflection of clear and progressive governance.

Boko Haram militants killed four soldiers and one resident during an attack in a community in Nigeria's Borno state.

A Brigadier-General and several soldiers, who were killed in an attack by terrorists, have been laid to rest in Borno State. The burials followed the tragic loss of life in recent militant violence.

Boko Haram insurgents have killed a colonel and six soldiers of the Nigerian Army during a raid on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria.

A group condemns the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers in a Borno State attack, calling for action against terrorism sponsors. Read More:…

Soldiers are feared killed after terrorists attacked the 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation Hadin Kai military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, Nigeria, late Wednesday.

ISWAP terrorists launched attacks on military formations in Benisheikh, Pulka, and Mungono in Nigeria's Borno state.

Five people were killed in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state during jihadist attacks on a police station and a camp for displaced persons.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, on Monday evening.

Nigerian troops have neutralized 38 ISWAP fighters and recovered seven rifles in Borno state, according to The Guardian Nigeria News.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has refuted Senator Ali Ndume's claims of an imminent terrorist takeover in the North-East, despite the Senator's warnings that Borno State and the wider region risk falling to terrorist groups due to overwhelmed troops.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to brief him on the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following recent killings in the area.

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and Rt. Hon. Usman Zannah visited victims of recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Monday, March 16, 2026 marked the grisly return of suicide bombing terrorism to its birthplace in Nigeria, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which resulted in numerous casualties, have exposed security failures and drawn condemnation from public affairs commentators regarding the government's response.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered medical supplies and relief materials to support victims injured in recent explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, as the Vice President reiterates the government's resolve to defeat terrorism.

The death toll of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters neutralised during a failed attack on Nigerian troops in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, has risen to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the deadly bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, and called on President Bola Tinubu to return to the country immediately to address the situation. The post Maiduguri Blasts: ADC urges Tinubu to return from UK trip appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned the explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Saraki described the attack as “despicable” and called for urgent action to strengthen security across the country. Reacting in a statement issued via his X handle on Tuesday, the former Governor of Kwara State said he was deeply Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-condemns-maiduguri-explosions-urges-vigilance/