Repentant Boko Haram members undergoing rehabilitation and reintegration at the Hajj Camp along the Maiduguri-Damaturu expressway in Borno State staged a protest on Thursday, blocking the major road in protest against hunger and hardship in the camp. Eyewitnesses reported that the ex-fighters occupied the road at around 7:30 a.m. before authorities intervened, leading to their […]
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Borno Farmlands Destroyed as Stray Elephants from Cameroon Encroach on Communities
A herd of elephants, believed to have strayed from neighboring Cameroon, has invaded several communities in Borno State, causing widespread destruction to local farmlands, according to the Ministry of Environment’s Forestry and Wildlife Department. Ayuba Peter, a Director in the ministry, confirmed the incident during an interview in Maiduguri on Monday. He noted that the […]
Youth In Borno Engaging In Substance Abuse, Consuming Fermented Urine, lizard Dung – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) issued a warning on Thursday, revealing that youths in Borno State are resorting to consuming fermented human urine and unconventional substances as alternatives to traditional drugs. Iliyasu Mani, the Commander of Narcotics for NDLEA in Borno State, disclosed this information, emphasizing the prevalence of psychoactive substance abuse among […]
Lawan Halts Campaign In Honour Of Borno Farmers Killed By Terrorists
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has put off all his political engagements for Wednesday to mourn the farmers killed by the terrorists in Borno state on Sunday. More than 50 farmers were reportedly killed at the outskirts of Kala Balge Local Government Area by terrorists suspected to be Boko Haram ISWAP. Lawan had […]
JUST IN: Zulum Dissolves Borno State Executive Council
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the dissolution of the Borno state executive council. The dissolution, which is with immediate effect, was contained in a statement signed by the permanent secretary, administration and general services, Danjuma Ali on behalf of Secretary to the State Government and made available to journalists by the […]
FG Hands Over Operation Of Skills Acquisition Centre To Borno State
The Federal Government has handed over the operation of its skills acquisition centre, located at Konduga, to the Borno State government. The transfer was made through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Borno State government, in Abuja. At the signing of MOU ceremony, […]