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APC Sweeps Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats in Borno LG Elections — Akelicious

The All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged the winner of the chairmanship seats and councillorship positions in all 27 Local Government Areas during the December 13 council elections in Borno. The list of the chairmen-elect, who have been declared winners by the returning officers earlier, was officially announced by Tahiru Shettima, the chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), at a news conference on Monday in Mai…Maiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

Borno LG polls peaceful as Senator Kaka Shehu, Rep. Rahis cast votes, tour Maiduguri polling units

Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, representing Borno Central Senatorial District, on Saturday cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections in Borno State, expressing satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly conduct of the exercise across Maiduguri. The senator voted at about 11:00 a.m. at Lawan Asheik Alhaji Sadiq Polling Unit The post Borno LG polls peaceful as Senator Kaka Shehu, Rep. Rahis cast votes, tour Maiduguri polling units appeare…Maiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

Court Fixes Date for Judgment in NDLEA's Case Against Abba Kyari

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in the case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and former head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter for judgment on Friday after counsel to the NDLEA, Sunday Joseph; Kyari’s lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN); and counsel to Kyari’s brother…Maiduguri · Maiduguri See the Story

Lady recounts how her soldier brother was reportedly sentenced for demanding better ammunition

GistReel Nigerian lady cries out as she alleges that her brother, who’s a Nigerian soldier, was reportedly sentenced to death by hanging for demanding better ammunition. The heartbroken lady took to social media to recount a long tale of sorrow about how brother had passed away. Lady. In her narration, she revealed that her brother had been a soldier fighting in Sambisa years ago, when he revealed to his mother in 2014-15 that he and his team we…Maiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

Stakeholders Discuss Transformational Education in Maiduguri - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The 28th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) with the Executive Chairpersons of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was held in Maiduguri, bringing together education leaders, policymakers, and officials from across Nigeria. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba opened the meeting by welcoming participants, and commended the Borno State Government for its gaint strides in Education sector acr…Maiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

IED explosion injures four in Borno

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No fewer than four people were injured when a truck carrying bags of onions reportedly triggered an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, at Lingir Village, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno State, on Wednesday. The truck reportedly was en route from Baga Village, Kukawa LGA, to Maiduguri. The victims, identified as driver Umar Isah (25) and passengers Suleiman Isa (22), Ibrahim Bala (25), and Umar Hassan (22), all residents of Maiduguri, sustai…Maiduguri · Maiduguri See the Story

Theatre commander OPHK decorates 5 new brigadier generals, charges them on professionalism, exemplary leadership

Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has decorated five newly promoted senior officers with the rank of Brigadier General. The colourful investiture ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Theatre Command Officers’ Mess, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, attracted serving and retired senior military The post Theatre commander OPHK decorates 5 new brigadier generals, charges them …Maiduguri · Maiduguri See the Story

Borno marks 2025 Human Rights Day: Stakeholders call for justice, peace, and protection for vulnerable groups

Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED), with support from Amnesty International, on Monday marked the 2025 International Human Rights Day in Maiduguri with a renewed call for justice, accountability and stronger protection for vulnerable groups in Borno State. The one-day event, themed “ _Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials”_ and The post Borno marks 2025 Human Rights Day: Stakeholders call for justice, peace, and protection fo…Maiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

Women Farmers Urge Govt to Invest in Climate-resilient, Agroecology-friendly Initiatives - AgroNigeria

Women farmers in Borno State have called on the government at all levels to invest in climate-resilient and agroecology-friendly initiatives that would improve rural livelihoods, enhance the movement of agricultural produce, and strengthen the state’s value chain. The demand was made during a weekend engagement in Maiduguri themed “Strengthening the Network of Actors for theMaiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

Herder to d!e by hanging for killing 19 year old man in Borno - Newsy People

A High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced an eighteen year old herdsman, Adamu Mohammed, to death after finding him guilty of culpable homicide for killing nineteen year old Adamu Ali during a violent clash in Auno, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Justice Mohammed Maina ruled that prosecutors proved beyond reasonable doubt that Mohammed struck Ali on the head with a cutlass during a fight in the bush on January 19, 2025. Ali was la…Maiduguri · Maiduguri Read Article

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APC Sweeps Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats in Borno LG Elections — Akelicious

Borno LG polls peaceful as Senator Kaka Shehu, Rep. Rahis cast votes, tour Maiduguri polling units

Court Fixes Date for Judgment in NDLEA's Case Against Abba Kyari

Lady recounts how her soldier brother was reportedly sentenced for demanding better ammunition

Stakeholders Discuss Transformational Education in Maiduguri - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

IED explosion injures four in Borno

Theatre commander OPHK decorates 5 new brigadier generals, charges them on professionalism, exemplary leadership

Borno marks 2025 Human Rights Day: Stakeholders call for justice, peace, and protection for vulnerable groups

Women Farmers Urge Govt to Invest in Climate-resilient, Agroecology-friendly Initiatives - AgroNigeria

Herder to d!e by hanging for killing 19 year old man in Borno - Newsy People

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