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Troops rescue 14 women,17 children from insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17/children have been rescued from insurgents by troops in yet another successful operations launched against terrorists in Borno State.
Two female suicide bombers killed in failed attack on troops
Troops have successfully averted what could have been a deadly attack in Gwoza, Gwoza Council Area of Borno State when two female suicide bombers that attempted to infiltrate the Defence Company of 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison were killed before they could detonate their suicide vests.
Minister: Federal government to prioritise 80 out of 524 ongoing road projects
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said 80 out of 524 ongoing road and bridge projects across the nation will be prioritised.
NAF initiates free medical, feeding programme for displaced children in Northeast
The Nigerian Air Force says it has initiated free medical and feeding programme for women and children displaced by Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast.
NAF provides free medical services, food for displaced children
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has initiated free medical and feeding programme for women and children displaced by Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast.
Nine Boko Haram terrorists, one soldier killed in Borno
Troops of 121 Battalion deployed at Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State in conjunction with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) yesterday conducted a fighting patrol along the Mararaba Junction – Kirawa road in the same LGA.
Criminal activities: Borno bans illegal motor parks
The Borno State Government has banned the operation of illegal motor parks in the state to curtail criminal activities.
Nigerian Army: 16 terrorists surrender, as troops arrest criminal elements nationwide
In continuation of clearance operations against terrorists in North East and criminal elements in other parts of Nigeria, troops bombardments have resulted in 16 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists surrendering.
Civilian JTF captures two Boko Haram commanders, 19 fighters in Bama
Youth volunteers, better known as civilian joint task force, led by Muazu Alhaji Misiya in Bama local government area, have captured 19 Boko Haram fighters, and two commanders on the wanted-list of the Nigerian army.
Nigerian Army continues onslaught against terrorists
The Nigerian Army said that its troops had continued to hunt for fleeing Boko Haram insurgents and increased onslaught against them in Borno and other parts of the North East.
Troops capture wanted Boko Haram commander, nine others
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said ten Boko Haram key Commanders have been captured by troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole following the bombardment of criminal enclaves in Borno State.
Troops rescue more IDPs in latest Boko Haram clearance operation
At least 27 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been rescued and nine suspected spies for Boko Haram terrorists arrested in separate clearance operations by troops combating terrorism in Borno State, the Nigerian Army said on Tuesday.
Borno federal lawmakers members meet Babatunde Fashola over poor infrastructure
Senators and House of Representatives members from the various constituencies in Borno State on Tuesday met with the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, to complain about the huge infrastructure deficit in the state.
Nigerian Army: Unscrupulous persons offering shelter to fleeing Boko Haram insurgents
The Nigerian Army says unscrupulous individuals in the North East have been providing shelter for some Boko Haram terrorists who are fleeing parts of Borno and Yobe states.
Nigerian Army: Villagers providing shelters for Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm saying some villagers in the North East are providing shelters for both the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
Boko Haram: Military super camp strategy helping terrorists to hold positions
The Super Camp strategy adopted by the military in the war against insurgency in the North-east may have given the terrorists opportunity to occupy more territories from where they launch assaults on the troops, an investigation has revealed.
Official: Borno governor executes 120 projects in 100 days
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, said on Monday that his administration had in its first 100 days executed 120 projects.
NEDC begins assessment tour of Borno displaced communities
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), has embarked on needs assessment of displaced communities in Borno to fast track rehabilitation and resettlement process in the state.
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