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Nigerian Army intensifies campaign against Boko Haram in Lake Chad
The Nigerian Army has embarked on communities sensitisations in northern Borno and Lake Chad basin, to rout out Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the area.
Boko Haram: Nigerian Army burns down four fish vehicles
Four trucks loaded with smoked fish and some animal hides belonging to Boko Haram insurgents have been intercepted and publicly set ablaze by the military in Maiduguri on Friday.
Boko Haram: Borno NUJ wants change of security strategy
The Borno State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday in Maiduguri condemned fresh attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on communities in Borno, and called for a change of tactics in order to end the bloodshed.
General Buratai: Boko Haram activities now restricted
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Boko Haram terrorists are being contained with the recent renewed joint military offensive against them in Northern Borno and border areas.
Elections: APC, PDP, seven other parties to constitute 9th House of Reps
Going by the official list of members-elect for the 9th House of Representatives assembly, a total of nine political parties will have representatives in the chamber.
Borno elections: APC maintains lead, wins 24 declared local governments results
Prof. Babagana Zulum, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained his lead in the ongoing collation of results of Saturday’s governorship election in Borno.
Borno elections: APC wins all 13 local governments declared so far
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Elections: IDPs defy early morning explosion scare to vote
Thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) defied the early Saturday morning explosion scare in Maiduguri and came out en mass to cast their votes in the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
INEC completes distribution of election materials in Borno
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed the distribution of election materials to facilitate smooth conduct of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly election in Borno.
Boko Haram: 400,000 Borno IDPs to vote in eight camps
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has designated eight camps for over 400,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming elections in Borno State.
Court sets up thee-member panel to review ex-NSA Dasuki’s trial
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has set up a three-member panel to resolve the logjam arising from the trial of Sambo Dasuki for alleged money laundering charges.
Troops kill eight Boko Haram insurgents in fresh Baga attack
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its troops had killed eight Boko Haram insurgents in a fresh encounter with the terrorists in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno.
Olowu hails Nigerian Army for reclaiming Baga
The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, has applauded the recent exploits of Nigeria Army in recapturing Baga town, the Kukawa Local Government Council of Borno State earlier lost to the Boko Haram insurgents.
![Images of the Nigerian Army as they reclaim Baga from Boko Haram sect. [PHOTO CREDIT- SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN, Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11071640-324x235.jpg "Nigerian troops dislodge Boko Haram from Baga, other areas")
Nigerian troops dislodge Boko Haram from Baga, other areas
The Nigerian Army says troops of the 707 Special Forces Brigade have killed several terrorists belonging to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), in northern Borno State after launching an operation to retake the towns recently invaded and occupied by the terrorists.
Boko Haram terrorists flee as Nigerian military retakes Baga
Two soldiers paid the supreme price in a fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Baga town of Kukawa local government area of Borno state, officials said.
NEMA commences distribution of relief materials to displaced persons in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced distribution of essential food and non food items to persons fleeing Baga, Borno State.
Governor Shettima visits Borno town as military battles Boko Haram
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State spent the night in Monguno town where the Nigerian military battled Boko Haram insurgents, a spokesperson said on Sunday.
Nigeria soldiers raid paper ‘over Boko Haram article’
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