The Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, defended the use of Quran oaths as a security guarantee for 'repentant' terrorists being reintegrated into society, stating that beneficiaries undergo thorough screening and rehabilitation processes.

The Nigerian Army deployed armed personnel to halt a planned protest in Borno State against insecurity and abductions, leading organizers to postpone the demonstration.

Hon Audu Mustapha, a Borno State House of Assembly member, has denied media reports and a viral video claiming he profusely shed tears while begging constituents for re-election in 2027.

Adama Yerima, a polio survivor from Borno State, Nigeria, has shared her lifelong experience of living with the virus, expressing her longing for simple physical sensations and urging parents to prioritize child vaccination.

Plan International has supported 359 teachers in Borno State, Nigeria, to obtain their TRCN licenses, aiming to enhance education quality in conflict-affected regions.

The Borno State Deputy Speaker has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 senatorial race. He subsequently endorsed Senator Ali Ndume for the position.

An apparent disagreement has emerged between Vice President Kashim Shettima and his political protégé, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, regarding who should succeed the governor in Borno State.

A High Court in Borno State has sentenced Salamatu Saidu to five years in jail for the fraudulent trafficking of two individuals.

Violence in Borno State has displaced 5,000 people, leading to overwhelming humanitarian needs in the region. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced emergency aid efforts to assist those affected by the crisis.

The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned recent Boko Haram attacks on military formations in Borno State, which led to the deaths of several soldiers, and has ordered an audit of military operations.

Boko Haram militants have killed four soldiers and one resident in an attack in Borno state, Nigeria.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a coordinated attack in Mussa community, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and one civilian.

Nigeria's 2023 Demographic Bulletin from the NBS reports 3.38 million internally displaced persons across 14 states, with Borno State accounting for 1.7 million.

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has issued a stern warning to residents, cautioning them against aiding, harboring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.

Babagana Habeeb, a former senatorial candidate in Borno State, Nigeria, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was found guilty of selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists.

A morning news recap from Nigeria highlights a deepening crisis within the ADC party, national poverty reaching 63%, and escalating violence in Borno state, including the death of an Army General.

A Nigerian brigadier general was killed in a terrorist attack on a military base in Borno state, marking the second high-ranking officer killed in five months.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Nigerian troops successfully foiled an abduction attempt of 150 civilians by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State on March 30, 2026. The incident occurred when troops escorting civilians along the Buratai–Kamuya axis came under attack.

Governor Zulum of Borno State, Nigeria, has dissolved his cabinet to provide an enabling environment for members wishing to contest in the 2027 general elections.

The Nigerian Presidency has advised Senator Ali Ndume to share actionable terror intelligence with security agencies instead of making allegations on television, following his warnings about potential terrorist takeovers in Borno State and the North East.

Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, spent Saturday night in Pulka to coordinate security operations following recent attacks in Ngoshe, Pulka, and surrounding communities in the Gwoza Local Government Area.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State reported that two suicide bombers are still at large in Maiduguri after three others detonated their devices, based on intelligence indicating five bombers entered the city.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri  Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, joined thousands of muslim faithful to observe the Eid prayers at Ramat…

Police in Nigeria's Borno state have restricted tricycle movement for Sallah security from 6 am to 12 pm, urging residents to pray near their homes for a safe Eid celebration.

The Nigerian army successfully repelled an attack by armed Islamists, believed to be Boko Haram or ISWAP members, who were supported by drones during an assault on a base in Malam Fatori, Borno State, killing several militants.

The Nigerian army killed at least 80 Islamist rebels in Borno state, in a retaliatory attack following Monday's suicide bombings in Maiduguri that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

Vice-President Kashim  Shettima has expressed grief over the death of 25 persons killed in the multiple explosions in different locations across Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Monday. The post Borno Attack: No religion endorses killing of innocent lives – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the recent suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Coordinator of NANS Zone E (North-East), Muazu Hina, expressed deep sympathy with the Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-decries-maiduguri-bomb-attacks-demands-probe/

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has condemned deadly explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as barbaric and cowardly.

Multiple explosions were reported in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, causing panic among residents.

Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repel a major terrorist attack in Borno State, thwarting attempts to overrun Azir Bridge and Banki. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-repel-terrorists-attack-in-borno/

Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North-East, 'Operation Hadin Kai', have recaptured Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State from Boko Haram/ISWAP…

Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Scores of terrorists, soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram overruns military base in Kukawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Boko Haram terrorists have released a video parading about 300 villagers abducted during a recent attack on Ngoshe community in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/boko-haram-parades-300-abducted-borno-villagers-in-video/

A Nigerian senator has told the BBC that "massive" numbers of civilians were killed by armed men who attacked their village in Borno state on Wednesday, although he did not have the precise figure.

The Borno State Police Command has raised an alarm over information circulating on social media about a purported protest in the state. In a brief statement released in the early hours of Friday, the Spokesperson of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, assured that the command remains vigilant and has put in place necessary measures to Read More: https://punchng.com/police-boost-security-in-borno-over-possible-protest/

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack a military base in Ngoshe, Borno State, killing civilians, abducting women, and setting fire to parts of the town. Read More: https://punchng.com/civilians-feared-killed-as-terrorists-burn-down-military-base-in-borno/

Nigerian troops successfully neutralized many terrorists and foiled attacks on three communities in Borno State.

Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a warning to health officials in Borno State to cease unethical practices, including drug diversion, overbilling, bribery, and nepotism in recruitment.

Troops from Operation HADIN KAI intercepted a Toyota Pick-Up Truck in Borno state, arresting three suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who were found with uniform fabrics.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa, Borno State. The post OPHK troops foils multiple attacks on fronts, neutralize scores of ISWAP fighters appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) to tackle tax evasion and staff bullying in Borno State.

Borno State authorities have revealed that repentant terrorists are required to swear an oath with the Quran after completing rehabilitation. This ritual precedes their reintegration into society.

A police officer, Abdulkadir Garba, was killed by a lightning strike while on duty in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria.

Police in Borno State have reported the recovery of an abandoned backpack containing explosives. The incident occurred in Borno, Nigeria.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued six women and children who were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Borno State.

Suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists invaded Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday evening.

Nigerian troops operating under 'Operation Desert Sanity V' have killed 18 terrorists and destroyed their enclaves in the Timbuktu axis and Bulabulin forest area of Borno State.

Senator Ali Ndume praised President Bola Tinubu's approval of a N68 billion intervention fund for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project, highlighting its importance for stable electricity in the Borno State capital.

Borno State Governor Zulum has thanked President Tinubu for approving N68 billion in operational support for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant, aimed at restoring electricity to the region.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has commented on the Nigerian Air Force's bombing of Jilli market, criticizing the premature designation of the area as a terrorist haven without proper investigation.

Governor Abiodun visited Borno State and commended Governor Zulum's leadership style, highlighting the commissioning of key facilities as a reflection of clear and progressive governance.

Boko Haram militants killed four soldiers and one resident during an attack in a community in Nigeria's Borno state.

A Brigadier-General and several soldiers, who were killed in an attack by terrorists, have been laid to rest in Borno State. The burials followed the tragic loss of life in recent militant violence.

Boko Haram insurgents have killed a colonel and six soldiers of the Nigerian Army during a raid on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria.

A group condemns the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers in a Borno State attack, calling for action against terrorism sponsors. Read More:…

Soldiers are feared killed after terrorists attacked the 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation Hadin Kai military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, Nigeria, late Wednesday.

ISWAP terrorists launched attacks on military formations in Benisheikh, Pulka, and Mungono in Nigeria's Borno state.

Five people were killed in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state during jihadist attacks on a police station and a camp for displaced persons.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, on Monday evening.

Nigerian troops have neutralized 38 ISWAP fighters and recovered seven rifles in Borno state, according to The Guardian Nigeria News.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has refuted Senator Ali Ndume's claims of an imminent terrorist takeover in the North-East, despite the Senator's warnings that Borno State and the wider region risk falling to terrorist groups due to overwhelmed troops.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to brief him on the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following recent killings in the area.

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and Rt. Hon. Usman Zannah visited victims of recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Monday, March 16, 2026 marked the grisly return of suicide bombing terrorism to its birthplace in Nigeria, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which resulted in numerous casualties, have exposed security failures and drawn condemnation from public affairs commentators regarding the government's response.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered medical supplies and relief materials to support victims injured in recent explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, as the Vice President reiterates the government's resolve to defeat terrorism.

The death toll of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters neutralised during a failed attack on Nigerian troops in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, has risen to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the deadly bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, and called on President Bola Tinubu to return to the country immediately to address the situation. The post Maiduguri Blasts: ADC urges Tinubu to return from UK trip appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned the explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Saraki described the attack as “despicable” and called for urgent action to strengthen security across the country. Reacting in a statement issued via his X handle on Tuesday, the former Governor of Kwara State said he was deeply Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-condemns-maiduguri-explosions-urges-vigilance/

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Borno state, vowing to intensify security operations and crush insurgents in the region.

A midnight terror attack in Maiduguri, Borno State, was foiled around 12:30 am, with concurrent assaults also reported in Baga and Bururai, areas frequently targeted by insurgents.

Borno State approves the immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel, including doctors and nurses, to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-approves-recruitment-of-473-medical-personnel/

An article examines the political landscape in Borno State, Nigeria, focusing on the factors influencing leadership transitions and potential successors to Governor Zulum in the 2027 elections, including party structures and elite consensus.

Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Scores of terrorists, soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram overruns military base in Kukawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North East 'Operation HADIN KAI', has dismissed the report allegedly published by online media (Sahara Reporters) claiming that over 40 soldiers were killed in multiple Boko Haram attacks in Borno State. The post OPHK troops clarifies report of alleged killing of 40 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Islamist militants have abducted more than 300 people in Ngoše, Borno state, Nigeria, in what officials believe is retaliation for a Nigerian military operation that killed three Boko Haram commanders.

In a move that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s investment community, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has appointed Dr Sa’id Alkali Kori as his Chief Investment Adviser and Pioneer Chairman of the Borno State Investment Promotion Agency Governing Board, bringing on board one of the country’s most accomplished infrastructure finance experts at a critical juncture in […] The post Zulum appoints Kori as investment Adviser appeared first on Vanguard News.

Borno State has taken a major step in tackling its out-of-school crisis as Governor Babangida Umara Zulum commissioned seven landmark projects aimed at boosting education, infrastructure, and post-insurgency recovery. The post 2.2m children back in school as Zulum expands infrastructure appeared first on Vanguard News.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, reaffirms his commitment to addressing security challenges, completing projects, and resettling IDPs in 2026. Read More:…

NEPZA and Borno State have partnered to revive the long-abandoned Banki Free Trade Zone, aiming to stimulate economic growth and regional trade in Nigeria's North-East.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed 25 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters while repelling coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa, Borno State, though one soldier was lost.

Nigerian security forces successfully engaged and killed an unspecified number of terrorists during coordinated attacks in Pulka and Mandaragirau, Borno State.

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly beheaded five men abducted from Ngoshe in Borno State, Nigeria, releasing a video of the executions after an ultimatum.

Residents in Maiduguri, Borno State, fear a looming disaster from a partially demolished building and are urging the government to prevent its total collapse near a hospital.

Police Inspector Abdulkadir Garba tragically died after being struck by lightning while on duty in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Police operatives in Borno state, Nigeria, successfully uncovered and safely detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) found in a backpack in Maiduguri.

As part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed four Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and arrested several suspects during operations across Borno State.

An analysis explores how Borno State Governor Zulum is combating the Islamist terror group Boko Haram in North-East Nigeria, the epicenter of the country's prolonged conflict with the group.

Nigerian Army troops conducted coordinated operations in Borno state, neutralizing 18 terrorists and recovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Borno State has officially endorsed the Tinubu/Shettima ticket for a second term in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Governor Zulum was reportedly emotional during the endorsement.

Nigerian troops neutralized 24 insurgents while repelling Boko Haram attacks in Yobe, though suspected terrorists also killed 19 farmers in Borno State.

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to rescue 416 individuals held captive by Boko Haram in Borno State. This call comes amidst claims by the Federal Government that the terrorist group has been degraded and weakened.

Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was killed alongside other soldiers in a midnight terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, Nigeria, on April 9, 2026.

The humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières, in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health, has completed a large-scale vaccination campaign against diphtheria, targeting children under 14 years in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council.

Armed Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a midnight attack on Benishiekh town along the Maiduguri–Damaturu Road in Borno State, Nigeria, reportedly targeting a military base.

An analysis is presented on Nigeria’s recently released list of terror sponsors, alongside the ongoing controversy surrounding an air strike on a market in Borno state.

Troops in Borno State have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, identified as Tijjani, who allegedly admitted involvement in recent attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu communities.

Nigeria is once again in mourning following the death of Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State alongside other soldiers under his command during…

A Brigadier-General is feared to have been killed in recent Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria's Borno state, highlighting the ongoing insurgency in the region.

The ADC party has commenced its local government congresses in Maiduguri, Borno State, with members adopting a consensus approach overseen by the National Congress Committee.

The Nigerian Army demonstrated resilience in March 2026, securing a Forward Operating Base in Ngoshe, Borno State, and later retrieving fallen comrades from Goniri, amidst ongoing operations.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council.

The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 individuals suspected of supplying logistics to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, urging local communities to report suspicious activities.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Military High Command has dismissed claims that terrorists could take over Borno State and the entire Northeast, saying there is no basis for such a conclusion.

A new report identifies two terror attacks in Nigeria as among the world's deadliest, underscoring a rise in fatalities attributed to Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno State.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, joined other Muslim faithful to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, the Borno State…

The Borno State Police Command has ordered a temporary restriction on the movement of tricycles (Keke Napep) from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vice President Kashim Shettima declared that those responsible for the recent attacks in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, will be decisively confronted.

The Nigerian Air Force conducted airstrikes in the Lake Chad region, destroying terrorist hideouts and killing over 61 militants in Borno state.

Senators from Nigeria's 19 Northern states and the FCT, under the Northern Senators Forum, have condemned the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which occurred after Iftar and resulted in casualties.

Nigerian President Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to Maiduguri following recent terror attacks in the area, indicating a heightened focus on security in Borno State.

Governor Zulum of Borno State, currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, condemned the Maiduguri explosions as despicable and cowardly, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant.

…as Dalori under pressure to join race By Ndahi Marama, Mqaiduqguri  As the 2027 general elections are fast approaching, with permutations from different interest groups, the former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, who is now the Deputy National Chairman, DNC (North) of the party, is under pressure to […] The post BORNO 2027: Battle for Zulum’s successor intensifies appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on military positions in Banki and Azir in Borno State.

A viral video depicting suspected child soldiers in Borno State has caused widespread alarm among residents and officials, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended Governor Zulum of Borno State for expanding technical and vocational education, empowering 3,000 graduates.

*It’s senseless, barbaric, unacceptable — Gov Alia *Tinubu should urgently intervene — Aondoakaa  By Peter Duru; Demola Akinyemi & Ndahi Marama  The terrorists, barely 48 hours after killing scores of residents of Ngoshe community in Borno state and abducting more than 300 others, mostly women and children, have killed another 20  in fresh attack on Benue […] The post Terrorists kill 20 in Benue, kidnap 10 in Kwara, hours after Borno bloodbath  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has appointed infrastructure expert Sa’id Alkali Kori to chair the Borno Investment Agency, aiming to drive post-conflict economic development.

Senator Ali Ndume confirmed that armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP invaded Ngoshe in Borno state, resulting in the killing of an unspecified number of civilians, soldiers, and terrorists, with scores also abducted.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons,…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have killed eight (8) members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The post Troops neutralise 8 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno latest encounter appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI intercepted a Toyota pick-up truck in Borno State, Nigeria, arresting three suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who were conveying fabrics.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa, Borno State. The post OPHK troops foils multiple attacks on