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Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast. The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) urge the government to provide us with the necessary support. Farmers abandonned their farms, threatening food security in the communities.
More than 1,200 cases of malaria in Damboa district
Displaced persons fear an outbreak of cholera in Maiduguri camp but Borno State’s health director tells journalists that no cases of the life-threatening disease have been confirmed. More than 1,200 […]
Huge welcome home for Borno State’s El-Kanemi Warriors
Thousands of elated fans gather on the streets of Maiduguri to welcome home their football heroes after a magnificent 2-0 victory in the 2024 President Federation Cup final. The El-Kanemi […]
Insurgents abduct five more displaced persons in Borno State
Collecting wood is how we survive – internally displaced persons say they do not have a choice; if they stop going into the bushes to fetch firewood, they will die […]
Gwoza suicide bomb attacks: Death toll rises to 32
Vice-president Kashim Shettima visits survivors in hospital, offers assurances of government support to victims and families affected by the tragedy and vows to bring perpetrators to justice. The death toll […]
‘We are praying for mercy’
Family of slain civilian joint task force member – who died while fighting bandits in Nigeria’s northwest – have appealed to the Borno State government to continue to support them. […]
Cameroon: MNJTF starts free seven-day medical outreach programme
Programme provides medical consultations and distributes free drugs to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive essential healthcare services. The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has begun a seven-day […]
Intensive efforts needed to fight escalating drug abuse among adolescents
Key factors influencing addiction among youths include joblessness, broken home structures, displacement, peer pressure and poor knowledge about the hazards of drug abuse. Drug abuse among adolescents in Maiduguri, Borno […]
Heavy downpours flood homes and force children to skip classes
Lashing rain has caused flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, forcing residents to flee their homes and to take shelter in neighbouring communities on higher ground. […]
Borno State government is failing to protect farmers
Analyst says Borno State government has failed to provide adequate security so it is up to farmers to find ways to protect themselves from attacks by insurgents, which appear to […]
Resettlement of 70,000 displaced people from Muna camp begins
Borno State governor says resettlement is voluntary and is being conducted in a dignified manner in line with the Kampala Convention, the African Union’s accord for the protection and assistance […]
