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Borno: Senator disburses ₦135m to APC executives for Sallah celebration

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Senator representing Borno-Central, Kaka Lawan, has disbursed one hundred and thirty-five million, six hundred and fifty thousand Naira (₦135,650,000) to All Progressives Congress executives in his constituency ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Friday, the senator’s legislative assistant, Usman Alƙali, said the gesture marks the third time Lawan has made such a donation since he joined the National Assembly. The post, written in Hausa and translated by our correspondent, read: “Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan shares ₦135,650,000 to APC executives in Borno-Central…

School Terror: Gunmen strike in Borno, Oyo, abduct pupils, Principal

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Fresh waves of insecurity swept across parts of Nigeria yesterday as armed attackers invaded schools in both Borno State and Oyo State, abducting pupils, students, and a school principal in separate incidents that have heightened fears over the safety of educational institutions. In Borno, suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly stormed a primary and junior secondary school in Mussa village, Askira-Uba local government area, abducting an unspecified number of pupils during a dawn raid that threw the community into panic. Residents said the attackers arrived on motorcycles shortly after troops on…

B’Haram finally agree to release 50 women, children from 416 kidnapped

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says others scattered A faction of Boko Haram, identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), has agreed to release 50 women and children from a group of 416 abducted victims following intense negotiations and mediation efforts by the Borno-South Youth Alliance (BOSYA). However, the insurgents warned that the process may be severely hindered, claiming the captives have already been dispersed across distant locations. In a voice note, a representative of the terrorist group, speaking in Hausa, disclosed that gathering the women and children for release would be extremely difficult due…

Borno abductions: Ndume demands urgent rescue, says insecurity can end in 6 months

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senator Ali Ndume has raised fresh alarm over the abduction of more than 400 residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, urging swift federal intervention while insisting Nigeria can defeat insecurity within six months if decisive action is taken. The lawmaker, who represents Borno-South Senatorial District, disclosed that the victims – mostly women and children – were kidnapped last month by insurgents linked to Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS). He said the attackers not only abducted residents but also destroyed homes and military posts during…

416 Borno abductees surface in B’Haram video

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Plead for urgent rescue A faction of the Boko Haram insurgent group, identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), has released a video showing 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, offering what it described as “proof of life” more than a month after the attack on the community. The 6-minute, 43-second footage, reportedly recorded at the request of the Borno-South Youths Alliance (BOSYA), shows mostly women and children, alongside a few men, surrounded by armed insurgents. In the video, the group claimed the…

Borno: Panic, as multiple explosions rock Maiduguri

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, were thrown into panic yesterday evening, after several loud explosions were heard across parts of the city. The blasts were suspected to have been caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by terrorists believed to be linked to Boko Haram. According to reports from residents, the explosions occurred near the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the busy Monday Market Roundabout, and the Elkanemi area, triggering fear and confusion among people in the vicinity. Witnesses said the first explosion…

Borno: Military airstrikes kill 18 top terrorist commanders in Sambisa forest

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Borno military kill terrorist commanders

The Nigerian military says airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai‘ have eliminated several high-ranking terrorist commanders in Sambisa Forest, in Borno State. According to military authorities, the precision strike targeted terrorist enclaves in the forest on March 2, following intelligence indicating the presence of senior leaders of Boko Haram and allied insurgent factions. Among those reportedly killed in the air assault were terrorist commanders identified as Saddam, Saleh Garin-Kago and Ba-Alayi Benbem, along with another fighter, Hussaini Ubaida. A battle damage assessment conducted after the operation indicated…

Borno: Zulum invests ₦12.9bn aeronautics scholarship in 54 students

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…To train as pilots, engineers Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has approved a ₦12.9 billion scholarship scheme to sponsor 54 indigenes of the state to study aeronautics and engineering, alongside various professional certifications at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. The Senior Technical Assistant to the governor on Print and Digital Communications, AbdulRahman Bundi, in a statement yesterday, said that the training programme covers basic pilot training. It includes 10 beneficiaries specialising in Aerospace Engineering, 11 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 11 in Mechatronics Engineering, 12 in Software…

US troops, warplanes land in Borno, Kaduna

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Nigeria–U.S joint offensive takes off Five United States (U.S) military aircraft and the first batch of American troops have arrived in north-east Nigeria, marking the formal commencement of an expanded Nigeria–US security partnership aimed at crushing insurgency in the region. Military sources confirmed that at least three US aircraft landed between Thursday and Friday at bases in Maiduguri, Borno State, and Kaduna, delivering ammunition and other critical equipment to support ongoing counter-insurgency operations. According to senior officers at Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, the consignments followed recent bilateral security talks between…

“I don’t know who will succeed me in 2027” – Zulum

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has declared that he does not know who will succeed him after his 8-year tenure in office expires in May 2027. The Governor reiterated that his administration continues to focus on strengthening security and delivering the necessary development projects and programmes to the people across the state. Zulum stated on Sunday, during a crucial All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri. Addressing party leaders, elected officials and members of the APC, Zulum reiterated his support for…