Borno State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:40:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Borno State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 19 Soldiers Killed in ISWAP Attack on Military Base in Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/19-soldiers-killed-in-iswap-attack-on-military-base-in-borno-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/19-soldiers-killed-in-iswap-attack-on-military-base-in-borno-state/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401836 At least 19 soldiers, including a commanding officer, lost their lives in a deadly attack on a military base in Malam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The border town, located about two kilometers from Bosso in Niger Republic, came under siege on Friday, January 24, 2025, in a coordinated assault believed to have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/19-soldiers-killed-in-iswap-attack-on-military-base-in-borno-state/feed/ 0 REA-World Bank Mission Explores Benefits of Energising Education Programme https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-world-bank-mission-explores-benefits-of-energising-education-programme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-world-bank-mission-explores-benefits-of-energising-education-programme/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:12:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382854 A high-level delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank Mission today briefed the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, on the benefits of the Energising Education Programme (EEP Phase II) deployed at the University of Maiduguri, to which he expressed gratitude to the top management delegation from the Rural [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-world-bank-mission-explores-benefits-of-energising-education-programme/feed/ 0 Federal High Court Orders Release of 313 Suspected Terrorists for Lack of Evidence https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-orders-release-of-313-suspected-terrorists-for-lack-of-evidence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-orders-release-of-313-suspected-terrorists-for-lack-of-evidence/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374264 A Federal High Court in Borno State has ordered the release of 313 suspected terrorists due to lack of evidence to substantiate the charges against them after investigations. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Gen. Buba Edward, disclosed this during a briefing on military operations across the country in Abuja on Thursday. Gen. Edward stated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-high-court-orders-release-of-313-suspected-terrorists-for-lack-of-evidence/feed/ 0 Borno State Plans 3.5% Salary Deduction for Healthcare Scheme https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-plans-3-5-salary-deduction-for-healthcare-scheme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-plans-3-5-salary-deduction-for-healthcare-scheme/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:25:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367685 Borno State has introduced a plan to deduct 3.5% from the salaries of its workers to fund a healthcare scheme. This initiative aims to establish a sustainable mechanism for financing healthcare services and ensuring that state employees have access to essential medical support. While the plan represents a proactive approach to healthcare funding, it may [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-plans-3-5-salary-deduction-for-healthcare-scheme/feed/ 0 Borno State Witnesses Over 115,000 Enrollments in Free Healthcare Program Since 2020 https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-witnesses-over-115000-enrollments-in-free-healthcare-program-since-2020/ https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-witnesses-over-115000-enrollments-in-free-healthcare-program-since-2020/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:40:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367337  The state of Borno has experienced a significant milestone in healthcare access, with more than 115,000 individuals enrolling in a free healthcare program since the initiation of the initiative in 2020. This notable achievement underscores the positive impact of the program on the well-being of the community and reflects a commendable effort to enhance healthcare [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-witnesses-over-115000-enrollments-in-free-healthcare-program-since-2020/feed/ 0 EFCC Conviction: Baba Mele Isma’il Sentenced to Seven Years for Fraud in Maiduguri https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-conviction-baba-mele-ismail-sentenced-to-seven-years-for-fraud-in-maiduguri/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-conviction-baba-mele-ismail-sentenced-to-seven-years-for-fraud-in-maiduguri/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2023 08:33:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352274 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Maiduguri Zonal Command achieved a significant victory on August 2, 2023, as one Baba Mele Isma’il was convicted and sentenced before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. The defendant faced a one-count charge related to obtaining Two Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-conviction-baba-mele-ismail-sentenced-to-seven-years-for-fraud-in-maiduguri/feed/ 0 Man Charged by EFCC for N12m Inheritance Scam in Maiduguri https://www.theinfostride.com/man-charged-by-efcc-for-n12m-inheritance-scam-in-maiduguri/ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-charged-by-efcc-for-n12m-inheritance-scam-in-maiduguri/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:26:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350188 On Monday, July 3, 2023, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Maiduguri Zonal Command brought charges against Isyaku Ibrahim (also known as Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim) before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. The amended charge accuses Ibrahim of criminal misappropriation amounting to N12,000,000.00 (Twelve Million Naira). The charge reads: [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/man-charged-by-efcc-for-n12m-inheritance-scam-in-maiduguri/feed/ 0 EFCC arraigns Ex-Convicts, Bulama Jibrin and Allen Abel In Maiduguri for N12.8m Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-ex-convicts-bulama-jibrin-and-allen-abel-in-maiduguri-for-n12-8m-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-ex-convicts-bulama-jibrin-and-allen-abel-in-maiduguri-for-n12-8m-fraud/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:12:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349885 On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Bulama Yahaya Jibrin (also known as Bulama Ayya) was presented before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri by the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Jibrin faced an amended charge for obtaining the sum of N5,400,000 (Five Million, Four Hundred [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-ex-convicts-bulama-jibrin-and-allen-abel-in-maiduguri-for-n12-8m-fraud/feed/ 0 EFCC arraigns Aisami and Maina In Maiduguri for N2.9m Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-aisami-and-maina-in-maiduguri-for-n2-9m-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-aisami-and-maina-in-maiduguri-for-n2-9m-fraud/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:09:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349870 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Maiduguri Zonal Command on Monday, June 26, 2023, arraigned Rawa Gana Aisami and Sadiq Bulama Maina before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on separate charges bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation. Aisami was docked on a two-count charge bordering on criminal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-aisami-and-maina-in-maiduguri-for-n2-9m-fraud/feed/ 0 Killing Of Aid Workers In Borno State Is Callous – Arewa Consultative Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/killing-of-aid-workers-in-borno-state-is-callous-arewa-consultative-forum/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:54:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244087 The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has come out to say that it was shocked and saddened by the bad news of another murder of aid workers, including a woman, by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. According to the Forum, FG must do all they can to ensure the innocent Nigerians in Boko Haram’s [...]

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]]> Killings Of 4 Aid Workers In Borno State Is Sad – UN https://www.theinfostride.com/killings-of-4-aid-workers-in-borno-state-is-sad-un/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 23:50:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243324 The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has blasted the murder of 4 aid workers by armed groups in Borno. The Head of Public Information, UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Eve Sabbagh revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. Describing the action as tragic, he asked for the [...]

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]]> I Will Restore Peace In Borno State – Babagana Zulum https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-restore-peace-in-borno-state-babagana-zulum/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:34:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236245 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has reminded everyone about his commitment to supporting security agencies to safeguard lives and property in the state. Babagana disclosed this yesterday when he visited Gajiram, headquarters of Nganzai local government area of the state, to console the people over the killing of 60 villagers by Boko Haram insurgents. [...]

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]]> INEC Must Conduct New Elections In Yobe, Zamfara And Borno – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-must-conduct-new-elections-in-yobe-zamfara-and-borno-pdp/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:49:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227911 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out to ask INEC to immediately work on plans to conduct new elections in Yobe, Zamfara, and Borno state. During a recent press conference, the Deputy Director General of PPD’s presidential campaign organisation, Tanimu Turaki, said the APC actually manipulated the results that were read out in their [...]

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]]> I Am Glad I Played A Role In Defeating PDP In Borno State – Ali Modu Sheriff https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-glad-i-played-a-role-in-defeating-pdp-in-borno-state-ali-modu-sheriff/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:07:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227826 Former chairman of PDP, Senator Modu Ali Sheriff as come out to express his joy in the part he played in defeating his former party by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the presidential and National Assembly elections. Ali Modu, who is now an APC member, said that Borno State had brought its vow [...]

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]]> Buhari Leads Atiku In Violence-Ridden Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-leads-atiku-in-violence-ridden-borno-state/ Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:01:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227686 Inspite of the violence that erupted in the capital city of Maiduguri on Saturday morning by Boko Haram, Muhammadu Buhari is currently defeating Atiku Abubakar with a large margin in the 7 local government areas collated so far in Borno State. In the results released so far from the 7 out of the 27 local [...]

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]]> Borno And Northern Leaders Must Speak Up About The Killings In The North – Yakubu Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-and-northern-leaders-must-speak-up-about-the-killings-in-the-north-yakubu-dogara/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225302 Yakubu Dogara has questioned what he sees as a conspiracy of silence by Borno and Northern leaders, describing their inability to voice out and condemn the senseless killings in the region as unfortunate. urged Nigerians not to forget that the 2019 election was a referendum on insecurity and hunger in the land. He said, “When [...]

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]]> I Don’t Plan To Hand Over A Portion Of Borno State To Boko Haram In A Peace Deal – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-plan-to-hand-over-a-portion-of-borno-state-to-boko-haram-in-a-peace-deal-atiku/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:59:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225298 Atiku Abubakar has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress, APC, of clear violations of the Constitution and the Electoral Act 2010 through delving of Nigeria’s resources and wealth for February’s presidential campaign. The PDP Presidential candidate he had no plan to hand over a portion of Borno State to Boko Haram in a [...]

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]]> Buhari Blasts Killings At Metele Village In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-blasts-killings-at-metele-village-in-borno-state/ Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:32:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221812 President Buhari has reacted to the killing of soldiers by Boko haram at Metele village in Borno. Members of the terror group attacked a military base in Metele village, Guzamala local government area of Borno State, and killed many soldiers on Monday, November 19, 2018. According to a statement issued on Twitter on Saturday, November [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Visits Late Hauwa Liman’s Family https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-visits-late-hauwa-limans-family/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:58:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218843 Kashim Shettima has visited the family of Hauwa Liman, the aide worker killed by Boko Haram. Liman was killed by a faction of the terror group known as Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday, October 15, 2018. The aid worker was kidnapped along with some of her colleagues in March 2018, in Rann, [...]

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]]> Sallah Day Bomb Claim: CSOs demand Inquiry and call for Oshuntokun’s Arrest https://www.theinfostride.com/sallah-day-bomb-claim-csos-demand-inquiry-and-call-for-oshuntokuns-arrest/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:39:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214489 The Coalition of Civil Society Groups against Terrorism in Nigeria, has demanded for the arrest and interrogation of a Chieftain of the Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM), Mr. Akin Oshuntokun, for allegedly claiming that there was a bomb blast in Maiduguri, Borno State on Sallah day, which he claimed killed about 88 people. The Coalition [...]

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]]> Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Were Detonated In Borno State – Onyema Nwachukwu https://www.theinfostride.com/three-improvised-explosive-devices-ieds-were-detonated-in-borno-state-onyema-nwachukwu/ Wed, 16 May 2018 21:33:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206777 Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole killed two Boko Haram terrorists and rescued an old man during an exchange of fire in the remote village of Gobara in Gwoza local government area of Borno state. Soldiers uncovered and successfully detonated three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) buried by the terrorists and also destroyed their camp, logistics and [...]

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]]> Ali Modu Sheriff Would Be Recived Formally By APC – Bolaji Abdullahi https://www.theinfostride.com/ali-modu-sheriff-would-be-recived-formally-by-apc-bolaji-abdullahi/ Wed, 02 May 2018 16:06:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206103 Ali Modu Sheriff has made the decision to dump the party and rejoin the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC). Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed that Sheriff would be received formally into the party. “The information I heard is that it will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 12pm,” he said. The former PDP governor is expected to defect with [...]

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]]> Ali Modu Sheriff Is The Face Of APC In Borno State – Bolaji Abdullahi https://www.theinfostride.com/ali-modu-sheriff-is-the-face-of-apc-in-borno-state-bolaji-abdullahi/ Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:55:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205873 Ali Modu Sheriff has made the decision to dump the party and rejoin the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC). Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed that Sheriff would be received formally into the party. “The information I heard is that it will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 12pm,” he said. The former PDP governor is expected to defect with [...]

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]]> PDP condemns APC and Presidency for Staging the Abduction of Dapchi School Girls https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-condemns-apc-and-presidency-for-staging-the-abduction-of-dapchi-school-girls/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:12:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203173 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned APC and some officials in the Presidency for staging the abduction of Dapchi school girls in Yobe State to gain political relevance. This was contained in the press statement released by the party. TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ON THE RETURN OF THE ABDUCTED [...]

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]]> We Ask Forgiveness From The People Of Borno State – Raymond Dokpesi https://www.theinfostride.com/we-ask-forgiveness-from-the-people-of-borno-state-raymond-dokpesi/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:22:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190694 Raymond Dokpesi, on Saturday, vowed to build people-oriented party if elected chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said he would adopt practical measures to encourage growth of democratic culture to stimulate internal democracy in the party. He added that “we need a new face to pilot the affairs of the party. PDP is a [...]

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]]> Female Suicide Bombers Murdered In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/female-suicide-bombers-murdered-in-borno-state/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:38:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187092 The Police in Borno recently said two female suicide bombers were killed while trying to sneak into Maiduguri metropolis. Mr Victor Isuku, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview in Maiduguri. Isuku said that the incident occurred on Sunday evening along Maiduguri-Gamboru highway. [...]

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]]> WHO Increases Campaign Against Cholera In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/who-increases-campaign-against-cholera-in-borno-state/ Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:52:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183051 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has ramped up activities to battle cholera outbreak in Borno. The WHO Country Representative, Mr Wondi Alimu, disclosed this recently. Alimu said that the organisation had increased surveillance, monitoring and community sensitisation activities to reduce spread of the disease. Alimu said that the organisation had expected the outbreak [...]

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]]> Cholera Outbreak In Some Parts Of Borno State Will Be Contained – WHO https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-in-some-parts-of-borno-state-will-be-contained-who/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:53:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182765 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is in partnership with the Nigerian Government vaccinate people over the age of one years in Borno against cholera outbreak. Dr Wondi Alemu, the WHO Representative in Nigeria, said in a statement recently. Alemu said to do this Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a coalition of developing countries and [...]

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]]> Lassa Fever Alarm In Borno State Was False – Haruna Mshelia https://www.theinfostride.com/lassa-fever-alarm-in-borno-state-was-false-haruna-mshelia/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:25:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178313 Mr Haruna Mshelia, the Borno State Commissioner for Health, on Thursday said that one suspected case of Lassa fever was recently reported in the state. Mshelia told newsmen in Maiduguri, that the case was reported in Zabarmari community of Jere local government area of the state. “The patient was discharged after medical examination certified him [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Set To Boost Girl-Child Education In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-set-to-boost-girl-child-education-in-borno-state/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:42:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177648 The Borno State Government on Wednesday said it would begin a Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to help girl child enrolment in schools. Alhaji Musa Kubo, the Commissioner of Education, made the statement at a news conference in Maiduguri. “The state government is to introduce a Conditional Cash Transfer to support girl child enrolment and retention [...]

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]]> Acting President Osinbajo condemns Deadly Boko Haram Attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/acting-president-osinbajo-condemns-deadly-boko-haram-attacks/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:47:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176111 Nigeria’s Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN said the Federal Government is not only on top of the situation in Borno State, but will also win the peace and the war against Boko Haram. Osinbajo gave the assurance in a statement by his SSA, Laolu Akande today. He spoke days after a deadly ambush by [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Commands Rescue Of Abducted Lecturer In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-commands-rescue-of-abducted-lecturer-in-borno-state/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 19:12:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176059 The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has blasted Tuesday’s attack and kidnap of oil exploration workers and members of the civilian JTF in the Lake Chad Basin Frontier Exploration. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesman to the Acting President, Mr Laolu Akande on Sunday in Abuja. Akande said the acting President [...]

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]]> NNPC Has Suspended Crude Oil Exploration In Borno State – Ibe Kachikwu https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-has-suspended-crude-oil-exploration-in-borno-state-ibe-kachikwu/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:20:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174328 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has suspended all its exploration for crude oil in the Lake Chad area of Borno state after attacks on its staff early this week. The suspension was announced by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, while addressing journalists at the NNPC towers in Abuja on Thursday, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Students, NGO pass Vote of Confidence in the INEC Management https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-students-ngo-pass-vote-of-confidence-in-the-inec-management/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:12:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174204 The Zone C Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has passed a vote of confidence in the management of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The zone comprise of the following Nigerian States: Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Kogi, Kwarra, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Deputy Coordinator of the zone, [...]

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]]> Tukur Buratai Commends Governor Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/tukur-buratai-commends-governor-kashim-shettima/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:32:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174102 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno for embarking on the renovation of Nigerian Army barracks at Bama in the state. A statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director Army Public Relations on Wednesday, said that Buratai noted with “great appreciation Shettima’s consistent support to the [...]

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]]> Shettima advises State Governors to stop Primitive Accumulation of Wealth https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-advises-state-governors-to-stop-primitive-accumulation-of-wealth/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:34:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173968 Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, has advised governors in the country to stop pilfering from the public treasury with the aim of accumulating wealth. Instead, he urged them to focus on enhancing the well-being of the masses. The governor gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2017 graduation of Internally Displaced Girls [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Condemns Abduction Of Women In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-condemns-abduction-of-women-in-borno-state/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:17:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172694 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the recent abduction of women in Borno, and Gave an assurance that the Federal Government would spare no effort to ensure the safe and speedy return of all the victims. Osinbajo, in a statement issued by Mr Laolu Akande, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in Abuja [...]

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]]> Borno and Kebbi Governors Praise Aregbesola, Say Performance in Osun State Is A Good Example For All https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-and-kebbi-governors-praise-aregbesola-say-performance-in-osun-state-is-a-good-example-for-all/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:52:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172015 The Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kazeem Shetima and his Kebbi State counterpart, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu have expressed conviction that their colleague in Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has recorded feats that could be emulated by other governors in Nigeria.   Two of the northern governors in Nigeria at the weekend described Osun education system as [...]

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]]> Fresh Boko Haram Attacks In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-boko-haram-attacks-in-borno-state-disturbing/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:36:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171682 Sen. Ali Ndume (APC/Borno South) on Sunday expressed deep concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno, and described the situation as “worrisome”. Ndume, currently serving a six-month suspension, told newsmen in Maiduguri that he would have invited security chiefs to explain what was happening, if he was in the Senate Chambers. “In [...]

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]]> 240 Displaced Kids Die Of Malnutrition In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/240-displaced-kids-die-of-malnutrition-in-borno-state/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:33:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171629 A humanitarian aid group, Doctors Without Border (MSF), on Monday said a total of 240 displaced children had died of malnutrition in Borno in the last five months. The MSF’s Emergency Officer, Mr Moctar Abari, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Maiduguri. Abari said that the cases were recorded [...]

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]]> Civilian JTF Loses Members To Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/civilian-jtf-loses-members-to-boko-haram/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:32:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171627 680 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have lost their lives to the Boko Haram insurgency from 2014 till date in Borno State, the hotbed of the war. The Legal Adviser to the CJTF, Mr Jubril Gunda, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on [...]

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]]> Civilian JTF Loses 680 Members To Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/civilian-jtf-loses-680-members-to-boko-haram/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:31:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171504 680 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have lost their lives to the Boko Haram insurgency from 2014 till date in Borno State, the hotbed of the war. The Legal Adviser to the CJTF, Mr Jubril Gunda, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on [...]

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]]> We’ve Recorded 3,000 Births In IDPs – Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-recorded-3000-births-in-idps-borno-state/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:03:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170530 The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said it registered 3,000 births among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the past six months. The SEMA Chairman, Satomi Ahmad, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. Satomi said that the births were registered at various camps located [...]

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]]> 700 Terrorists Have Surrendered In Borno State – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/700-terrorists-have-surrendered-in-borno-state-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:03:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170533 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday, said 700 Boko Haram insurgents around the fringes of Sambisa Forest in Borno surrendered to troops. Buratai disclosed this during a Photo/Arts Exhibition which was part of activities to mark the week-long Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The army chief said “a short while ago, [...]

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]]> Oby Ezekwesili inspires on Forbes Woman Africa’s First Episode tagged “Against The Odds with Peace Hyde” https://www.theinfostride.com/oby-ezekwesili-inspires-on-forbes-woman-africas-first-episode-tagged-against-the-odds-with-peace-hyde/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:36:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170498 “My Purpose in Life is to use my strength to fight for those who are weaker than I am”, Oby Ezekwesili inspires on first episode of Forbes Woman Africa’s “Against The Odds with Peace Hyde” On this first episode of Against the Odds with Peace Hyde Oby Ezekwesili shares her inspirational nerve-breaking story [LAGOS, Nigeria, [...]

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]]> Police Announce Restriction On Road Vehicles In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/police-announce-restriction-on-road-vehicles-in-borno-state/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:06:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169376 The Borno Police Command on Friday announced a restriction on movement of vehicles during the upcoming Eid celebration in Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas of the state. Mr Victor Isuku, the spokesman of the command announced this in a statement in Maiduguri. “In view of the Eid-el-Fitr sallah celebration coming up, Borno Police Command [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Strike Again In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-strike-again-in-borno-state/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:56:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168893 Deadly terrorists sect, Boko Haram have reportedly struck a village in Borno as the Nigerian Army battle to end insurgency. In a report by SaharaReporters, scores of villagers were massacred as a result of the terrorists’ attack on Gumsiri community in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. It was reported that the terrorists arrived [...]

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]]> Are Vigilantes The New Boko Haram? https://www.theinfostride.com/are-vigilantes-the-new-boko-haram/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168666 In 2013, thousands of young men formed a rag-tag militia and rounded up Boko Haram members in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, then handed them over to the military. The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as it later became known, was instrumental in driving the Islamist militants out of the strategic city. Since then, the ranks of [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Slaughter Borno State Villagers https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-slaughter-borno-state-villagers/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:46:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167285 Boko Haram terrorists have slit the throats of four persons in Hambagda village, near Gwoza, Borno State in revenge for the arrest of a senior member of the sect, AFP reports. Residents told the news agency on Friday, June 9, that the victims were killed when 10 terrorists on motorbikes stormed the village on Thursday. [...]

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]]> We Have Light At The End Of The Tunnel – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-yemi-osinbajo/ Mon, 29 May 2017 11:43:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166689 DEMOCRACY DAY SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, THE ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, COMMEMORATING THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION, MAY 29, 2017 Dear Nigerians, I bring you good wishes from President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who as we all know is away from the country on medical vacation. [...]

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