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Again, Boko Haram attacks Zulum’s convoy
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
Governor Babagana Zulum became third time lucky as his convoy was again attacked on Sunday morning around Baga, barely 72-hours after an attack that left scores dead.
The latest attack, which…
University of Education lecturer suspended for impregnating student
A lecturer in the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Dr. Rowland Igwe, has been suspended indefinitely for allegedly getting a student of the institution pregnant.
Igwe was also alleged to have intimidated and sexually…
Only 18 lives died in attack on Zulum’s convoy – Army
The Nigerian Army has said only 18 lives were lost in the attack on the convoy of Borno State governor, Zulum.
There were reports that no fewer than 30 lives were lost in the incident.
But the Nigerian Army, in a statement…
Buhari condemns attack on Governor Zulum’s convoy, mourns security men
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned Friday’s ambush on the entourage of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, which led to the death of security officials and some operatives of Civilian-JTF.
The president however asked…
Scores killed as NAF jets strike insurgents’ camps
The Defence Headquarters said on Saturday that several insurgents were killed at Tongule, Bone and Isari B Musa communities in Borno State during airstrikes carried out by the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole under the…
Jihadist attack on Zulum’s convoy: Death toll rises to 30 ― Sources
Death toll from a jihadist attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has risen to 30, security sources said Saturday.
Two sources told AFP that fatalities from the attack on Friday in restive Borno State…
26 year old man murders father, buries corpse in shallow grave
The police has confirmed the murder of a 70 year old man, Christopher Ogum by his 26-year-old son, Chisom Ogum in Umuomaku in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra state.
The suspect reportedly ran amok in a yet to be…
Boko Haram: FG gives aid to 22 displaced communities in Borno
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
The federal government has come to the aid of 22 communities displaced by insurgency in part of Borno State.
The federal government on Saturday, through it’s humanitarian agency, the National Emergency…
Attack on Zulum’s convoy, police confirm death of 13
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
Police on Saturday confirmed the attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum.
In the convoy the governor was however absent has he chose to travel by air to Baga but had…
MNJTF rescues 12 hostages from Boko Haram/ISWAP enclaves
The Multinational Joint Task Force has rescued 12 hostages from Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province.
The ambush of the terrorist group by the soldiers and subsequent rescue of the hostages were on Thursday.
A…