NCoS Debunks Rumours Of Bomb Explosion in Maiduguri Prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports that there was a bomb explosion at the Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NCoS cum Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar on Monday said the attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service, he said their […]
State Government Welcomes 230 Repentant Boko Haram Insurgents
The Borno State Government has received 230 repentant Boko Haram insurgents who recently completed the Federal Government’s Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme under Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe State. The return of the ex-combatants comes amid renewed concerns by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who had recently lamented that Borno is losing ground in […]
FG Begins Reconstruction of Alau Dam, Promises Long-Term Solution
The Nigerian government has launched the reconstruction of Alau Dam in Borno State, months after its collapse led to severe flooding that killed over 30 people and displaced 400,000 residents in Maiduguri. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved N80 billion on February 4 to rebuild and rehabilitate the structure. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony […]
Boko Haram Faction Attacks ISWAP Strongholds in Borno, Kills Over 30 Fighters Including Top Commanders
A violent clash broke out between rival Islamist factions in Abadam, Borno State, on Friday, as Boko Haram faction from the Bakoura-led Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) launched a fierce attack on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) camps. According to impeccable sources, the assault targeted ISWAP positions at Toumbun Gini and Toumbun […]
FG Announces Unconditional Allocation Of N300,000 To MSMEs, Participating In National MSMEs Clinics In Borno
BORNO, MAIDUGURI – The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its unconditional allocation of N300,000 to outstanding MSMEs participating in the 6th Expanded National MSMEs Clinics programme. The Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Sen. Kashim Shettima, made this known at the launch of Nigeria’s largest ultramodern fashion manufacturing hub in Maiduguri, Borno State. The […]