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Starving Nigerian refugees in Chad eat grass to survive

Refugees beg Borno State governor Babagana Umara Zulum to keep his promise to repatriate them soon Starving Nigerian refugees in Chad – most of whom are eating grass to survive […]
Unified counterterrorism curriculum for Tsangaya Islamic schools welcomed

New curriculum aims to counter violent and extremist ideologies and ensure pupils will not be influenced by radical groups Islamic and peacekeeping organisations have welcomed the move to introduce a […]
Borno State tailors head for greener pastures

Exorbitant commodity prices, escalating inflation and the ever-plunging naira make other countries a safer and more lucrative bet for Maiduguri tailors Tailors in Maiduguri, Borno State, are spreading their wings […]
Governor lays foundation stone for remodelled international cattle market in Banki

Largest livestock market in the Lake Chad Basin district will accommodate traders, stimulate economic activities by bolstering transborder commerce, and create employment opportunities The remodelled international cattle market in Banki, […]
Borno State security personnel die in fight with bandits in northwestern Sokoto State

Deaths of 11 security personnel shock citizens of Borno who say the northwestern state should not rely on others to curb banditry Eleven security personnel from Borno State have been […]
Governor promises to provide subsidised petrol to Damasak farmers

Borno State governor distributes cash, food, temporary shelters, mats and blankets to returnees from conflict-ridden Niger Republic. Borno State governor Babagana Umara Zulum has promised to provide petrol at subsidised […]
Business is booming for Borno State blacksmiths

Maiduguri blacksmith says his metal pots are treasured not only by Nigerians but also by people in Chad, Cameroon and Senegal. Business for blacksmiths in Borno State is booming – […]
Life for resettled displaced persons still a challenge

Resettled displaced persons are grateful to be back in their ancestral homes even though they struggle because they lack food and water – and insurgents still make it difficult to […]
Ongoing insurgency: Borno State needs to create safe areas for farmers

Relocated farmers say they would happily return to their ancestral homes if there was peace in Borno State and they did not have to live in fear of attacks by […]
A driver and 12 farmers, including a pregnant woman, die in improvised explosive device blast

Explosion in Borno State scares irrigation farmers who say the state needs to send more security personnel with metal detectors so that they can avoid detonating hidden IEDs A driver […]