Borno Governor Babagana Zulum congratulated Christians on their Easter celebrations and encouraged prayers for the success of the ongoing struggle against terrorism and rebel mass surrenders. Malam Isa Gusau, the governor’s Senior Adviser on Communications and Strategy, issued a statement on Monday, April 18, urging Christians; and other citizens to pray and meditate onContinue Reading
The United Nations (UN) has temporarily halted humanitarian aid operations in the North East state of Borno over incessant attacks on its operatives and facilities by the Boko Haram sect. The development was disclosed by a UN spokesman on Monday. Furthermore, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has relocatedContinue Reading
Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a Boko Haram splinter group, have abducted an aid worker and two other local officials. The incident took place in the troubled Borno State, the scene of the majority of the jihadist offensive. 4wardwego reports that ISWAP, which claims allegiance to theContinue Reading
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Borno that witnessed the beheading of 43 farmers. However, the UAE says the incident left over 100 people killed and numerous others injured. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of ForeignContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army says it is fully in support of the ongoing efforts of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, to relocate and resettle the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state back to their ancestral homes. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, SeptemberContinue Reading