Society
ISWAP Kills Five Farmers in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Saturday, August 30, suspected ISWAP insurgents killed at least five farmers. The tragedy occurred in Ngoshe, a community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. “Such horrors visit us almost daily” said Junaid Jibrin, a legislative aide.
Children back on the right education track after Radio Ndarason FM 88.5 Maiduguri highlights their costly plight
Two days after radio programme is aired, Borno State provides cheap transport to residents of Gwangulon, giving children in the community the opportunity to further their education Secondary pupils living […]
Young women in Borno State turn out in their numbers hoping to join the Nigeria Police Force
Times have changed and women are proving that they can do a ‘man’s job’ as well – if not better – than any male More than a thousand young people […]
They flee from Nigeria in search of fortune but return with nothing but disappointment in their pockets
The number of youths who leave the country illegally is on the rise, but most return broke and disillusioned – and some disappear, never to be seen again. Youths – […]
Two killed in improvised explosive device blast on Dikwa-Mafa road
Doctors at Mafa General Hospital try in vain to save the lives of a truck driver and his conductor who were severely wounded in the IED blast. Two people were […]
Low turnout at schools expected as parents say they simply cannot afford to pay fees
Private company workers and some state employees paid mid-month – but local government level workers say they did not receive their December salaries at all. The exorbitant cost of living […]
Serious setbacks hamper government’s efforts to address food crisis in the country
Government has begun distributing seeds, agricultural tools, water pumps and pesticides to irrigation farmers but the intervention is being thwarted by questionable individuals who are undermining the state’s efforts to […]
Gutted clinic in Mainok: The result of an attack by insurgents or an electrical fault?
Residents say authorities warned them not to say it was insurgents who gutted the clinic but rather to blame it on an electrical fault. The only primary healthcare facility in […]
Bereaved family of killed truck driver demands justice and compensation from Borno State government and the military
Family says truck driver, who was allegedly beaten to death by a soldier because he would not pay a bribe, was kind and generous and was looking forward to getting […]
Traditional chief, his wife and children among those abducted by unknown gunmen in Taraba State
Residents say they are in shock and are mourning the chief, whom they pray will be released soon by the unknown bandits. A traditional ruler, his wife and children were […]
Four women and two children drown after roaming elephants chase them into a swirling river in Kala Balge
Farmers in Kala Balge complain every year about the roaming elephants but officials have not come to their aid. Four women and two children drowned after roaming elephants chased them […]
