Local News
Scorching heat and scarce water leave Borno State residents parched
World Water Day, observed globally on March 22, did not mean much to the residents of Maiduguri – particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs) – who say the scorching heat and scarcity of water are leaving them parched.
Residents fear reprisal strike after troops kill at least 60 insurgents in Mafa attack
More than 60 insurgents were killed in the early hours of Sunday, March 19, in an attack on a military base in Mafa town where officials were collating the results of the gubernatorial elections which were held on Saturday.
Nigeria is all set for the gubernatorial elections on Saturday
Independent National Electoral Commission (INC) officials, political party representatives and security operatives have spent most of Friday, March 17, adding the final touches at polling units across the country,
Nigerian soldiers ‘neutralise’ several insurgents in ambush on Damboa-Maiduguri road
The Nigerian Army claims it successfully “neutralised several insurgents” who tried to ambush troops on the Damboa-Maiduguri road in Borno State on Monday, January 23.
Local association offers free circumcisions to almost 300 vulnerable and poor children
The Association of Ka Fadi Alheri ko Kayi Shiru (Speak good words or remain silent) has sponsored circumcisions for almost 300 vulnerable children – mainly the kids from internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those from poor families
Kidnappers demand ₦4 million for the return of two farmers
Kidnappers who abducted two farmers in Shetimari Dawari village in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State have demanded ₦4 million, ₦2 million each, for their return.
The 10-month power blackout is forcing businesses in Maiduguri to shut up shop
It has been a dark 10 months for residents and businesses in Maiduguri – and it doesn’t look as if there is any light at the end of the tunnel.
Maiduguri powerless − again
Barely 72 hours after electricity was restored in Maiduguri – for the first time in nearly two months – the city was plunged back into darkness early on Saturday when […]
Boko Haram raid Geidam, burn down shops
A large number of suspected Boko Haram insurgents – riding motorbikes and driving in cars – invaded the Geidam Local Government Area on Wednesday. A source, who wanted to remain […]
On the road to abduction and death
Unkempt and poor road infrastructure make it easier for Boko Haram insurgents to attack people in Borno State, where numerous abductions and killings of innocent residents occur almost daily. Public […]
