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Children’s Day: Tinubu Promises Safe Return Of Abducted Schoolchildren In zOyo, Borno

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

Tinubu says abducted children in Oyo and Borno will not be forgotten as security agencies intensify rescue efforts. President Bola Tinubu has promised the safe return of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. In his 2026 Children’s Day message, the President assured parents and teachers that the children in...

Borno Governor Zulum Appoints Mallumbe As Acting Chief Of Staff, Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has named Babagana Mallumbe Acting Chief of Staff, assigning portfolios to 10 commissioners to drive reforms. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe as the Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor as part of efforts to strengthen governance and...

Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Abduct Students From Borno School

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted several students after attacking schools in Borno during classes on Friday. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of pupils from a primary and secondary school in Mussa village, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, in the latest attack...

Governor Zulum Pushes Export Drive, Seeks Port Access For Borno Businesses

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Borno State Governor Zulum has engaged the NPA to expand port access and boost exports for local producers. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has intensified efforts to reposition Borno State as an export-driven economy, holding high-level talks with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos to integrate...

Zulum: Troops Received Intelligence Three Days Before Benisheikh Attack

NewsDeskNgApr 12, 2026April 12, 20260

Zulum reveals troops receive intelligence three days before Benisheikh attack, raising concerns over security lapses in Borno. Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has revealed that security forces had prior intelligence about the recent terrorist attack on the 15 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area, three days...

Borno Gov Zulum Dissolves Cabinet

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2026March 30, 20260

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has dissolved his entire cabinet, directing commissioners to relinquish their positions. The directive was contained in a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani. Although no reason was given for the directive, it may not be unconnected with the...

Army Neutralises 38 ISWAP Terrories In Borno, Seizes Weapons

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Nigerian troops kill 38 ISWAP terrorists in Borno, recover arms, and strengthen security while pursuing fleeing militants. Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have defeated an ISWAP attack on FOB Mandaragirau in Borno State, killing 38 terrorists and recovering weapons. According to a statement issued on Saturday...

Zulum Unveils Major Infrastructure Projects As World Bank Reaffirms Support for Borno

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Borno commissions mega schools and road projects as World Bank backs post-conflict reconstruction efforts. Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable development following the commissioning of multiple infrastructure and education projects across the state. The projects were inaugurated by the Nigeria...