How Boko Haram Sustain Operations Through International Trade in Smoked Fish
Among the major economic activities disrupted by the insurgency in Lake Chad are commercial fishing and farming of red pepper. These were major trading products upon which the local economy...
Borno to sanction three Imams for defying lockdown
Three Imams (Islamic clerics) in Maiduguri, Borno State, are to face disciplinary actions for defying the government’s social distancing order which they did by hosting Friday congregational prayers.
Borno had on...
How churches across Nigeria complied with lockdown orders
On Sunday, Easter celebration was low key for many Christians across the country as several Churches were shut in compliance with lockdown orders.
The Easter celebration, which represents the suffering of...
Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri hours after Buhari’s visit
Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, was thrown into confusion on Wednesday evening as suspected Boko Haram members launched an attack on the city few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari visited.
At...
Two killed, 13 wounded as Boko Haram attack Biu town
At least two persons have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured in another attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.
Four humanitarian workers were reported killed and two others...
Borno govt in fresh recruitment of traditional hunters to help fight Boko Haram
The Borno State government has begun a new round of recruitment of local hunters to join the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency that entered its eleventh year in July.
Governor...
Amidst worsening Boko Haram attacks, Buhari meets Borno governor
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, Friday in Abuja held a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the waves of attacks recently carried out by Boko Haram.
The insurgents carried...
