A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has died in a Maiduguri hospital following participation in a camp activity.

The Nigerian Army has laid to rest Brig. Gen. Oseni Braimah and other soldiers who were killed in a recent attack in Borno, honoring their sacrifice in Maiduguri.

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 Theatre Command Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, has expressed doubts regarding the reported shooting of Abdulrahaman Mustapha by a soldier near the Federal High Court in Maiduguri.

On March 16, a series of coordinated suicide bombings struck Maiduguri, targeting areas including the Monday Market, the post office corridor, and the entrance to the university.

Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, paid a sympathy visit to victims of recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Recent attacks in Maiduguri, including an incident where four brothers died after breaking fast, are highlighting rising terror deaths and putting President Tinubu's security record under scrutiny.

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…

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.

VP Shettima visits victims of the Borno bomb blast in Maiduguri, promising decisive government action against terrorists and support for affected families. Read More:…

Nigeria’s military chiefs have arrived in Maiduguri following the recent Borno bomb blasts, acting on presidential orders to manage the security situation. Read More: https://punchng.com/cds-oluyede-coas-land-in-borno-after-bomb-blasts/

MAIDUGURI — Some survivors of Monday night’s bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, recounted their ordeals yesterday, describing the multiple explosions as reminiscent of a war situation. The post…

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.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday's suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.

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/

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/

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.

Explosions occurred almost simultaneously at the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market Roundabout and the Post Office area, all in Maiduguri on Monday. The post ‘We…

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.

A critical shortage of blood donors, particularly for A blood group, is threatening the survival of victims injured in the recent triple suicide bomb blasts in Maiduguri, residents and health workers…

Rabiu Kwankwaso has condemned the horrific Maiduguri bombings that killed 23 people, calling for urgent government action to combat the resurgence of terrorism in the region.

Police deploy explosives' clearance teams to three sites following suspected suicide attacks in the northeastern city.

Borno Governor Zulum condemns a deadly Borno explosion in Maiduguri during Ramadan, urging calm and heightened security as casualties are reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-condemns-borno-explosion/

Several people have been killed and injured following multiple explosions that occurred simultaneously on Monday evening in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, with suicide bombers believed to be responsible.

A jihadist attack near midnight in the Ajilari Cross district of Maiduguri, Nigeria, was repelled, marking the first such attempt in years in the city.

•Armed forces recapture area B/H declared ‘caliphate’ By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The war against insecurity has continued relentlessly as the military claimed successes with hundreds of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters killed in Borno and Yobe states in the last two weeks. But it is not all round success for the military as, in a tit-for-tat scenario, the armed forces also […] The post Military, terrorists in tit-for-tat: Army bases attacked, top officers killed,ISWAP commander ‘eliminated’  appeare...

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.

A grieving father recounts the tragic death of his 14-year-old daughter, who was killed by a stray bullet fired by civilian Joint Task Force members during a wedding while she was inside their home in Maiduguri.

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.

A teenager was killed by a stray bullet from soldiers' celebratory shots in Maiduguri, Nigeria, prompting Amnesty International to call for an investigation into the reckless use of firearms.

A tragic road accident on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of five family members, with three others sustaining injuries.

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to brief President Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri following recent deadly suicide bombings in the city.

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.

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.

Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, monitored in Damaturu, on Friday The post Borno governor warns of possible suicide attacks in Maiduguri during Eid…

The JNI condemns the deadly Maiduguri blasts, calling the attacks barbaric and demanding a complete overhaul of the nation’s security architecture. Read More:…

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

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.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the people of Borno and Yobe states to actively participate in the fight against Boko Haram and…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday visited victims of the recent improvised explosive device (IED) explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching…

Nigeria suicide bombings in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 others in deadly attacks targeting a hospital and market Monday night.

Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi criticized President Tinubu's government following bombings in Maiduguri, calling the incident an indictment of a complacent and incompetent leadership indifferent to the suffering of Nigerians.

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.

Yobe State Police Command heightens Sallah security following recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has described as shocking and despicable the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday night. The post NGF condemns Maiduguri suicide bombings appeared first on Vanguard News.

The spokesperson for the police command, Nahum Daso, said preliminary findings indicate that the attacks were carried out by suspected suicide bombers. The post 23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bombings – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, police said Tuesday.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri and vowed to intensify efforts against criminal elements following recent terror attacks.

Bei Explosionen in der nigerianischen Stadt Maiduguri sind viele Menschen verletzt und getötet worden. Die Ermittlungen dauern an.

Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in Nigeria's Maiduguri  The Straits Times

Scores of people have been killed in a series of bomb blasts in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, with footage showing the aftermath of the deadly attacks.

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.

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

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.

ACP Balteh, a police officer, was laid to rest in Potiskum, Yobe State, following his death in a fatal motor vehicle accident on February 21, 2026, while en route from Kaduna to Maiduguri.

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.

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.

The Nigeria Customs Service announced it has intercepted endangered wildlife species and various smuggled goods in operations conducted in Maiduguri. This highlights ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade and protect biodiversity in the region.

The Nigerian Army is investigating claims of an extrajudicial killing in Maiduguri, where social media posts allege an unarmed man was killed while returning from a Sallah visit.

On the evening of March 16, 2026, Maiduguri was once again forced to confront a familiar horror.

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.

Several professors and friends of the UMTH boss narrowly escaped death during bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Nigeria, with one blast erupting at a gate, forcing them to jump over a wall to safety.

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…

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

Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive strategy against terrorist groups in the wake of deadly bombings in Maiduguri,…

The vice-president and the DG, who interacted with some of the victims at the Trauma Centre, also prayed to God to grant eternal rest to the souls of those killed. The post Shettima, DG NEMA visit…

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.

The alert follows recent deadly incidents in Maiduguri, where coordinated explosions targeted busy locations, including a market, post office, and a hospital entrance, resulting in casualties. The…

First, fresh violence is sweeping across Nigeria. Fifteen people killed in Katsina State while deadly explosions rock the northeastern city of Maiduguri, leaving at least 23 dead. Also, in the DR Congo, talk of a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi is growing louder. As allies openly back the idea, tensions are rising with an opposition that says the constitution must be respected. And in South Africa, tens of thousands of abused children never get the chance to speak in court: too trau...

A blast in Maiduguri, Nigeria, has reportedly killed over 40 people. A survivor expressed grief over the incident, questioning how to provide for her children.

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.

Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described the attacks as barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable. The post CMDs call for tight hospital security after…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns the deadly Maiduguri bomb blasts, demanding President Tinubu return to address the national security crisis. Read More:…

The Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba released the advisory in a statement on Tuesday, following multiple attacks in Maiduguri on Monday evening. The post Suicide bomb threats…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the recent multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri and called for urgent measures to safeguard healthcare facilities and personnel. The post Resident doctors condemn Maiduguri bomb blasts, seek urgent protection for hospitals appeared first on Vanguard News.

Northern governors and Senator Ali Ndume have condemned a senseless act of violence in Maiduguri, calling for urgent action to address the attack that disrupts peace in the North-East.

Mr Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, expressed sadness over the incident. The post Zulum condemns Maiduguri explosion, urges vigilance during Ramadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri after attack on military post  The Guardian Nigeria News

Several explosions occurred on Monday evening in Maiduguri, a major city in northeastern Nigeria.

Fighters from Boko Haram and rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria. The post Nigerian troops repel first attack in…

Residents in Borno's capital, Maiduguri, are in panic following a suspected terrorist attack. Sporadic gunfire and explosions have been reported near Dala and Ajilari Cross.

A group has issued a warning against foreign military presence in Nigeria following the recent arrival of US troops and weapons in Maiduguri, Borno.