FG, UNICEF unveil $406,000 cold chain store for vaccines in Borno
The Nigerian Federal Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a $406,000 cold chain storage facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, to protect vaccines from heat and improve immunization efforts.
Zulum vows to address insecurity, complete ongoing projects
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has pledged to tackle remaining security issues and ensure the completion of developmental projects in the state.
ICPC warns Borno health officials against drug diversion, bribery
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has urged Borno State health officials to refrain from unethical practices such as bribery and drug diversion.
NEPZA, Borno partner to revive moribund Banki Free Trade Zone
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority is collaborating with the Borno State Government to revive the Banki Free Trade Zone, aiming to enhance economic growth and regional trade in North-East Nigeria.
Road crash kills Borno assistant police commissioner
A vehicle accident has claimed the life of Abubakar Balteh, the Assistant Commissioner of Police for the State Criminal Investigation Department in Borno State, Nigeria.
Troops kill five terror suspects in Borno
Nigerian troops have killed five suspected terrorists affiliated with ISWAP during operations in Borno State.
Borno assistant police commissioner dies in fatal crash
The Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Borno State Command, ACP Abubakar Balteh, has died following a vehicle accident in February 2026.
Army rescues three children, kills five terrorists in Borno
Nigerian troops rescued three kidnapped children and killed five terrorists in Borno state during a recent operation against ISWAP forces.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Burns Trucks Carrying Fish in Borno
Boko Haram terrorists set fire to three trucks carrying fish in Borno State, Nigeria, with drivers narrowly escaping unharmed.
PHOTOS: Zulum approves N12.9bn aeronautics scholarship for 54 Borno students
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved a N12.9 billion scholarship for 54 students to study aeronautics and engineering at Isaac Balami University.
ISWAP raid kills eight Nigerian soldiers as jihadist attacks intensify in northeast
A raid by ISWAP jihadists resulted in the deaths of eight Nigerian soldiers and injuries to 23 others in northeast Nigeria.
Soldiers repel ISWAP, Boko Haram attacks in Borno
Nigerian troops successfully thwarted attacks by ISWAP and Boko Haram in Borno State, preventing the insurgents from overrunning military positions.
Nigerian troops rescue 11 hostages (PHOTOS)
Nigerian troops successfully rescued 11 hostages from kidnappers and repelled an attack by ISWAP militants in Borno State.
UK media delegation highlights Nigeria’s counter-terrorism progress
A media delegation from the UK, led by Channel 4 News, visited Nigeria to highlight the successes of the Nigerian Armed Forces in counter-terrorism efforts.
Soldiers kill 16 terrorists, rescue 11 hostages in Borno
Nigerian troops have neutralized 16 insurgents and rescued 11 hostages during a military operation in Borno State.
Borno ADC chair apologises for rejecting transitional, registration committees
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Borno State, Umar Bolori, has apologized for rejecting the party's transitional and registration committee, calling his previous actions an error.
NAPTIP returns 46 trafficked women, children to Katsina govt
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has returned 46 trafficked women and children to the Katsina State Government after they were intercepted while attempting to travel irregularly to Chad.
Borno constable returned ₦2.6m sent in error to counter negative police image — PPRO
A police constable in Borno State, Nigeria, returned ₦2.6 million that was mistakenly transferred to him, aiming to improve the public perception of the police force.
FG distributes food, others to Borno residents, targets 10 northern states
The Federal Government has initiated the distribution of food and non-food palliatives to assist thousands of residents in Borno State as part of a broader program targeting the most humanitarian-affected areas in northern Nigeria.
Foreign envoys commend Zulum’s investment in education
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum received praise from a delegation of foreign ambassadors for his administration's significant investment in education and human capital development, which are key to resolving the state's ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Zulum hosts ambassadors, UN officials in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum welcomed ambassadors from several countries and UN officials in Maiduguri to evaluate the humanitarian situation in the region.
Ex-rep hails Zulum’s directive on LG funding
Sam Onuigbo commended Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for ordering direct payments of federal allocations to local councils to enhance transparency and empower local governance.
Nigerian army announces death of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid
Nigeria's armed forces confirmed the death of Abu Khalid, a key Boko Haram commander, during a military raid in Borno State.
Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern Nigeria
Islamic State-aligned militants killed at least 25 people, including soldiers, in a deadly attack in Borno State, Nigeria.
Soldiers killed in attack in northeastern Nigeria
At least 9 Nigerian soldiers were killed and others injured when their convoy hit a landmine and came under gunfire in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria.
Nigeria: At least nine soldiers killed in ambush in Borno state
At least nine soldiers were killed and several others injured when a military convoy was ambushed by terrorists in Borno state, Nigeria.
Nigeria: at least eight soldiers killed in a jihadist attack in the northeast of the country
At least eight soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, when a homemade bomb exploded under an army vehicle.