Borno state

Nigerian lawmaker Philip Agbese has urged President Bola Tinubu to confer national honours on military chiefs following recent operations in Oyo and Borno states. The recognition is intended to boost the morale of security personnel.

Parents of 78 children kidnapped by Boko Haram from two schools in Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State weeks ago are seeking spiritual intervention for their safe return. The abducted children include 42 pupils and students from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School and 36 students from Lassa Government Day Secondary School.

Suspected ISWAP fighters attacked a military base in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a soldier and burning a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre, and two classrooms. The attack targeted public facilities and security installations.

36 students and one school staff member were kidnapped after gunmen attacked a secondary school in Lassa, Borno state, Nigeria, during national examinations. Parents demanded the children’s release, and a wounded teacher remains in intensive care, highlighting the persistent threat of school kidnappings in northern Nigeria.

37 children are still missing after an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, according to parents of the students.

Gunmen abducted six married women and two babies from farms in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State less than 24 hours before a school attack on NECO examination students in neighboring Lassa. The abductions occurred near the scene of the subsequent attack.

Gunmen attacked a school in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state, kidnapping students during secondary school exams, police reported.

Borno State denied sponsoring former Boko Haram terrorists for enlistment in the Nigerian Army. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Guidance and Counselling Board, Mohammed Jimmeh, dismissed the claim.

A Nigerian court jailed three individuals for links to Boko Haram, including a 55-year-old farmer from Borno State who received a 15-year sentence for concealing information about the group's activities in his community.

A court in Nigeria jailed three individuals for their links to Boko Haram. One of the convicts, a 55-year-old farmer from Borno State, was sentenced to 15 years for concealing information about Boko Haram activities in his community.

A suspected ISWAP collaborator was arrested in an IDP camp for allegedly attempting to lure Hybrid Forces members into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, Borno State. The arrest is linked to security operations in the region.

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in one death and the burning of a school block.

The Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former Boko Haram fighters into their communities after they completed a rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme. Nearly 10,000 individuals have been rehabilitated under this programme.

The article highlights the abduction of 42 pupils from schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State by alleged Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. It emphasizes the lack of public awareness and Nigeria's apparent neglect of the incident.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recorded 7,850 suspected cholera cases and 74 deaths in Borno State between 1 May and 7 June 2026. The organization treated 7,439 patients across 14 local government areas during the outbreak.

A cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state has killed 74 people and infected more than 7,000 others since it started in early May.

Nigeria’s Borno state is experiencing a cholera outbreak that has killed 74 people and infected over 7,000 since early May, according to Doctors Without Borders. The outbreak is exacerbated by fragile health systems due to Boko Haram’s violence and poor sanitation, with 14% of Nigeria’s population lacking access to safe drinking water.

Dr. Abba Mallum, a Nigerian oncologist, is helping to fight cancer in KZN and across Africa. He has roots in Borno State and pursued opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, earning a pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.

Parents of 42 abducted Mussa schoolchildren in Borno State, kidnapped by Boko Haram 25 days ago, are urging leaders Tinubu and Zulum to speed up rescue efforts. The children remain in captivity as their parents recount their pain.

Leaders from Askira-Uba local government area in Borno State, Nigeria, expressed frustration over the government's inaction regarding the abduction of 42 pupils from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School three weeks ago.

Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives, including women and children, from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno State. The operation targeted a terrorist group known for abductions in the region.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state's Mandara mountains. Two infants died during the rescue due to harsh conditions, while the remaining abductees were evacuated for medical care. The operation is described as a major setback for the militant group.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno's Mandara mountains. Two infants died during the rescue, and the operation is described as a setback for the militants. The security crisis in northern Nigeria involves Boko Haram and its IS-affiliated faction, ISWAP, with a recent joint US-Nigeria operation killing 175 ISWAP fighters.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people, including children, who were abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state. The operation took place in the Mandara mountains, a stronghold of the militant group, and two infants died during their captivity.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state, located in northeastern Nigeria.

The Nigerian army conducted a rescue operation in northeastern Borno state, freeing 360 abducted individuals. The operation was reported by the Associated Press from Abuja, Nigeria.

The Nigerian federal government has pledged to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno States. The assurance focuses on addressing the recent school attacks in these regions.

Nigerian and US forces launched a new operation in Borno state, killing over 20 Islamic State militants. The operation is part of a joint effort to combat terrorism in the region. The Nigerian military announced the success of the operation.

A joint military operation between Nigeria and the US resulted in the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a key ISIL leader in West Africa, in Borno state. The operation was deemed successful by both countries. This event marks a significant blow to ISIL's presence in the region.

More than 50 schoolchildren, including toddlers, were kidnapped in Nigeria, with no group claiming responsibility for the attacks that devastated Mussa town in Borno state. The incident has affected the community, and authorities are likely investigating. Details about the kidnappers remain unclear.

More than 50 schoolchildren, including toddlers, were kidnapped in Nigeria, with no group claiming responsibility for the attacks that devastated Mussa town in Borno state. The incident has affected the community, and the perpetrators remain unknown. The attack is part of a larger trend of kidnappings in the region.

Gunmen have kidnapped dozens of students in Nigeria's Borno State, with no group claiming responsibility for the raid, which resembles the tactics of the Boko Haram group. The incident occurred in a region known for its security challenges. Details about the kidnapping are still emerging.