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Borno Has Spent ₦100bn Fighting Insecurity in 2025 – Governor Zulum Shares

December 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, revealed that his administration has spent approximately ₦100 billion this year alone to address insecurity across the state. Zulum disclosed the figure on Thursday, December 4, during a visit to

“My Plug Failed Me”- Lady Cries Uncontrollably After NYSC Deployment to Borno State

November 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A young Nigerian graduate broke down in tears and shared her distress on social media after her efforts to secure a preferred posting through the unofficial “NYSC plug” system failed, resulting in her deployment to

Over 36,000 Families Displaced as Gwoza Christians Cry Out Over Boko Haram Attacks

November 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Gwoza Christian Community Association (GCCA) in Borno State has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents destroyed 148 out of 176 church buildings in the community, detailing years of persecution and displacement. In a statement titled

I want to be with my husband once more- Rescued Chibok schoolgirl says

August 22, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A student who was abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in 2014 from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, has been freed, according to the Nigerian Army. According to Operation Hadin Kai’s theatre

Stakeholders Express Unease Over Latest Security Threats in North-East

August 21, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Speakers at the opening of the 12th North-East Zonal Conference of State Directors of Security expressed extreme unease over latest security threats and crimes that have the potential to spark a Boko Haram-like crisis throughout

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

Boko Haram Seizes Three ISWAP Commanders and 57 Fighters in Borno

August 17, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

60 ISWAP fighters, including three commanders, were taken prisoner in Borno State by Boko Haram terrorists, according to information gathered by The Guardian. A counter-insurgency specialist and security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, posted

Troops Kill Boko Haram Top Commander, 32 Others

4 Soldiers Killed In Auto Crash

July 9, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Four soldiers died on Thursday while many were critically injured after the convoy of military personnel fighting Boko Haram had an accident in Jakana town, Borno state, the soldiers were on their way to rescue

Drive with Earphones or Airpods And Risk Six Months In Jail – FRSC

FRSC Operation Show Your License In Borno

July 9, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Borno state Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its “Operation Show Your License” drive, urging motorists to cooperate with its personnel to facilitate smooth conduct of the operation. Ibrahim Sanusi, the Sector Commander, made

More Photos from the Scene, Where Body of Missing General Idris Alkali Was Found

Two Soldiers killed In Boko Haram Attack

June 28, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Two soldiers were reportedly killed as troops of the Nigerian Army repelled terrorists attack on a Forward Operational Base (FOB) at Bula Yobe in Borno State. The incursion into FOB by the jihadist fighters was

Student Suspends For Not Welcoming Buhari

School Recalls Suspended Nursing Students

June 25, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

The Borno State College of Nursing and Midwifery has recalled the students suspended for refusing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to the state. It was earlier reported that the college issued a

Student Suspends For Not Welcoming Buhari

June 24, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

The student, whose name had yet to be ascertained, was suspended for one week. The Borno State College of Nursing and Midwifery has suspended a student for refusing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari when he

Army Neutralize Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

June 21, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

The troops of Sector 2 under Operation HADIN KAI neutralized no fewer than twenty ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists camping in Lambo forest in Borno State. Director Army Public. Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in

Borno Govt To Close IDP Camps Over Increase Of Prostitution

June 3, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

The Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday said that the state has proceeded on the closing of camps for displaced victims of the northern insurgency. Zulum made this known during the commissioning and handing-over

Insecurity: Doctors Fleeing from Borno State – NMA president

April 28, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Prof. Innocent Ujah, The National President of the Nigerian Medical Association has said that insecurity in Borno state is forcing many doctors and other health workers to flee from the state. Ujah said this when

Borno: Two IDPs killed in Another Campfire Disaster

April 15, 2021 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A fire outbreak at an internally displaced persons’ (IDP) camp in Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai local government area of Borno State has claimed the lives of two people. Eyewitnesses told Premium Times the IDP