#Borno State
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.
Sanitary Pads Tax-Free: More Affordable for Conflict-Affected Women
Nigeria’s government announced tax-free policy on sanitary pads making them more available and affordable. Lower income women use pieces of cloth to manage their monthly flow, which is unhygienic and harmful. Tax removal will improve health condition
Weekly Press Review 01-07 August, 2025
Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids | Reuters ABUJA, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Gunmen abducted at least 45 women and children in an overnight raid […]
Farmers Urged to Leverage Expert Advice for Improved Agribusiness
As the rainy season approaches, farmers are encouraged to consult experts on weather patterns and farming activities. By leveraging expert advice, farmers can improve crop yields
Borno State government urges citizens ‘to shun nationwide protest’
‘During our engagement with stakeholders, consensus was reached that there would be no protest in the state – anyone seen protesting on that day is not a Borno citizen’ The […]
Borno State to implement transitional justice for 6,900 repentant insurgents
‘We have 6,900 Boko Haram fighters in custody. We won’t reintegrate them into society because they have committed crimes. There’s a process to be followed, including transitional justice’ The […]
Poor people in Borno State cannot afford to keep diabetes under control
As the cost of living continues to soar, people in Borno State say they are well aware of the dangers of diabetes but they simply cannot afford to follow the proper medical regimen.
Blind father begs governor to change his mind about closing IDP camps in Maiduguri
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri are very concerned about their children’s education because of the governor’s decision to close all camps in the city and return the residents to […]
Herdsmen will fight to the death if farmers confront them
Farmer-herder conflicts, which used to be most prevalent in southern Nigeria, are now becoming more common in Borno State in the northeast. Once the sedentary farmers have planted their seeds, […]
It’s hit and miss for commuters at congested Custom Market
Street traders at the hugely busy and congested Custom Market in Maiduguri in Borno State are making it a nightmare for commuters to get anywhere. They trade on the pavements […]
