…thwarted multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by ISWAP terrorists across Borno State in the early hours of 10 July 2026. This is as troops on Thursday, 9 July 2026, intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited subst…

…July 9, during an intensive search operation along the Maiduguri""Monguno road in Borno state.He said troops intercepted a suspicious vehicle travelling towards Kwatan Doron Baga in Kukawa LGA in the state."The suspect, identified as Mrs Rachael Samuel (48), a Chadian national from Kelo in Chari-Baguirmi Province, Repu…

…vehicle travelling towards Kwatan Doron Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. "The suspect, identified as Mrs Rachael Samuel (48), a Chadian national from Kelo in Chari-Baguirmi Province, Republic of Chad, was arrested while conveying the prohibited items. "Preliminary findings indicate that the recovere…

…have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following sustained military pressure on terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this…

…7, launched a coordinated attack on Logomani community in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, k!lling a soldier and destroying critical public infrastructure, including a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre and two classrooms. According to report, the insurgents stormed the community after att@cking the…

…attempting to make her way into a terrorist-held enclave near the Mandara Mountains in Borno State. Intelligence sources said that the woman, identified as Aisha Idrisa, was arrested at about 3:50 p.m. on July 4, 2026 by troops conducting picketing duty along the Gwoza""Pulka Road. The sources said she was intercepted…

…Meantime, the senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has accused former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, of attempting to whip up sentiment against Peter Obi in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Umeh was reacting to comments made by Sheriff during an appearance on Channels Televis…

…Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) informant in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Isa Janyu, 30, was tracked and apprehended at about 7:20 p.m. on July 4 during a targeted intelligence-led operation at Kasuwan…

…the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, saying the detained suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of late Major-General Rabe Abubaka…

…the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, saying the detained suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. Senate mourns Gen Abubakar, others The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour…

Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Chann…

Ex-governor of Borno State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed the chances of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi winning the 2027 presidential election, insisting the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate would fail to secure the backing of Northern voters. Speaki…

…at risk during this challenging season.” "The fact that over 10,000 residents of Borno State have entered 'catastrophic' hunger conditions represents not only immense human suffering but also a profound national failure. Nigeria should not rank among the world's hungriest nations, given its abundant resources, particul…

…Eventually, the family took Batula to a UNICEF-supported outpatient nutrition clinic in Borno State, where health workers diagnosed her with severe acute malnutrition. A nutritionist at the centre, Babagana Kolo, said the toddler had been ill for eight months before receiving appropriate treatment. Batula's story is on…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday flagged off N137bn road rehabilitation projects in Borno State, saying the roads will boost trade, agricultural activities and security operations when completed. The projects are the rehabilitation of the Bama-Banki Road and the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road. The News Agency of Nigeria rep…

…were unsuccessful because both parties failed to reach an agreement. “Whether the Borno State Government will request the appointment of another concessionaire is what is pending at the moment,” he said. The NSC boss also dismissed allegations that the Council recently carried out a secret recruitment exercise, insisti…

…into hunger during the ongoing lean season, adding that over 10,000 residents of Borno State had already entered what aid agencies classify as "catastrophic" hunger conditions. "I am deeply troubled by the latest report from the UN's World Food Programme, indicating that northern Nigeria is experiencing its most severe…

…APC after failing to secure its nomination and subsequently obtained the PRP ticket. In Borno State, APC candidates for the three senatorial districts remained Kaka Shehu Lawan, Mohammed Ndume and Tahir Monguno, while the party also retained most of its House of Representatives candidates. In Gombe State, Senator Hassa…

The Borno State Police Command has intercepted 55 sacks containing 60ml bottles of an illicit substance popularly known as "Gumm" enroute international borders. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday said the consignment were intercepted on 26th of Jun…

…acknowledged that the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states underscored the need for more effective security measures. The state police proposal has gained momentum in recent months, with both chambers of the National Assembly advancing constitutional amendment processes aimed at restru…

…by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This success story took place on 20 June 2026. In a press statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni on Monday night said: “T…

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has clarified the allegations purportedly circulating in some media platforms (Not Vanguard), that a wooping sum of N4 billion was approved for reconstruction of railway project in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local g…

…for unlawfully carrying a pistol and other firearms. In March this year, tension rose in Borno State following the circulation of a viral video showing 18 underage children in military-style uniforms celebrating in an isolated forest. At the time, the Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Z…

…a massive 12MW installation at the University of Maiduguri and its Teaching Hospital in Borno State. Building directly upon this momentum, Phase III of the EEP adds another 36.5MW of clean capacity across eight additional university campuses. This ongoing expansion injects 5MW of solar hybrid capacity into the Modibbo…

…economic prosperity in Nigeria. Among dignitaries who at the event were the Governors of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, as well as former Governors Usman Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari and Tanko Al-Makura. Others included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abu…