Tag: maiduguri

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AzeezFebruary 25, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents attack military base in Borno

by Azeez Adeniyi A military base in Gajiram, near Maiduguri in Borno State reportedly came under attack by Boko Haram ...

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AzeezFebruary 17, 2017

No casualty recorded as suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri

by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno Police command on Friday said a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive along Maiduguri/ Mafa ...

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AzeezFebruary 17, 2017

Soldiers kill 6 Boko Haram suicide bombers in Maiduguri

by Azeez Adeniyi Troops on Thursday killed six suicide bombers who attempted to attack Mafa checkpoint, 9 kilometer to Maiduguri ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 7, 2017

BREAKING: Civil Defence intercepts 2 female suicide bombers in Maiduguri

The Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday intercepted two female suicide bombers, who ...

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AzeezJanuary 31, 2017

Homosexuals are molesting children in Maiduguri – Residents

Residents of Maiduguri, Borno State capital have lamented the increasing rate of homosexuality. Residents are worried over the increasing rate ...

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AzeezJanuary 31, 2017

BREAKING: 2 people dead as suicide bomber attacks mosque in Maiduguri

A male suicide bomber on Tuesday attacked worshippers during congregational morning prayers at a mosque in Dalori quarter opposite the ...

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Isime EseneJanuary 30, 2017

YNaija Editorial: There is still so much work to do against Boko Haram

One of President Muhammadu Buhari’s strongest campaign promises in the run-up to the 2015 General Election was squashing the terrorist ...

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AzeezJanuary 25, 2017

Two suicide bombers attack maiduguri

Two suicide bomb attacks in Borno on Wednesday morning have led to the death of at least three persons. A ...

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RoqeebahJanuary 16, 2017

The Ynaija Cover this evening – the 16th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now! RoqeebahCreative mind. Enthusiast. Learner. Multipotentialite. And here, an assistant editor.

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RoqeebahJanuary 16, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] The President’s response to the University of Maiduguri bombing

Early this morning, there was a terrorist attack on a mosque in the University of Maiduguri while members of the community ...

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AzeezJanuary 16, 2017

ASUU expresses shock over Maiduguri mosque blast

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reacted to the bombing of the University of Maiduguri mosque early Monday ...

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Isime EseneJanuary 12, 2017

Mercy Abang: A tale of resilience – Journalists working under the veil of Boko Haram

by Mercy Abang “A 9-year-old boy dressed for school, turns to say goodbye, within the twinkle of an eye, a ...

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AzeezJanuary 12, 2017

Borno govt uncovers baby factory in Maiduguri

Borno State government on Thursday said it has discovered a baby factory where children are sold. This was revealed by ...

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AzeezJanuary 9, 2017

Multiple explosions leave 8 dead, scores injured in Maiduguri

Multiple explosions in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State on Sunday night has killed 8 people and left scores injured, Daily ...

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AzeezJanuary 1, 2017

Suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri on New Year’s eve

A suicide bomber attacked Maiduguri, Borno State capital on New Year’s eve, Punch reports. The attack was confirmed by the ...

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Isime EseneDecember 27, 2016

Stanley Azuakola profiles Kashim Shettima: The Comforter-in-chief (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

In late September 2016, the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, gathered his closest aides and relocated to Bama town, ...

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AzeezDecember 19, 2016

Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri checkpoint

Two female suicide bombers were shot dead on Sunday while attempting to attack a checkpoint in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, ...

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AzeezDecember 11, 2016

UPDATE: Twin bomb blasts hit Maiduguri market, 3 confirmed dead

Two explosions on Sunday hit the Maiduguri main market in Borno State, Premium Times reports. It was learnt that both ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 8, 2016

How Air Force personnel allegedly ‘killed’ 60-year-old man over a prostitute

A 60-year-old man was on Wednesday allegedly killed at a brothel in Maiduguri, Borno, Premium Times reports. According to the online ...

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AzeezDecember 7, 2016

Maiduguri is now safer than most state capitals – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said the state capital, Maiduguri is safer than most state capitals, especially Lagos and ...

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Op-ed EditorDecember 2, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: How smart is this proposed NNPC Niger republic-Kaduna pipeline?

by Cheta Nwanze Before I dropped it as a subject in favour of Calculus, and thus failed to see into ...

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ToluNovember 26, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: A trip to Maiduguri with the Senate committee on humanitarian crisis in the North East

Over a month ago, Senate President Bukola Saraki inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the diversion of funds originally ...

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AzeezNovember 18, 2016

UPDATE: 6 people killed in multiple explosions in Maiduguri

The Police in Borno has said 6 persons were killed in multiple explosions in Maiduguri on Friday. According to the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 11, 2016

BREAKING: Army kill 3 female suicide bombers in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army has neutralised three female suicide bombers in the early hours of Friday in Maiduguri, Channels Television reports. The ...

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AzeezOctober 30, 2016

BREAKING: Soldiers neutralise another suicide bomber targeting Maiduguri IDP camp

Soldiers on Sunday shot dead a suspected male suicide bomber trying to attack an IDP camp which nearly came under ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 29, 2016

Female suicide bombers behind Maiduguri attack – Army

The Nigerian Army says Saturday’s attack in Maiduguri was carried out by two female suicide bombers. Deputy spokesman of the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 29, 2016

Maiduguri blast: 9 dead, 24 injured – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says nine persons lost their lives while twenty four persons were left injured and have ...

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RoqeebahOctober 27, 2016

Day 10: Countdown to Aisha Buhari’s Apology #SheSpeaks

Maybe we are ones overthinking this. Maybe we are right and Mrs Aisha Buhari is truly a very deliberate woman. ...

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YWriterOctober 13, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The bombs have come for the one thing Buhari is doing right – and we are very afraid

The one thing President Buhari has gotten mostly right since assuming office is the security situation in the North East, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 12, 2016

UPDATE: ‘8 killed, 15 injured in Maiduguri blast’ – NEMA (PHOTOS)

The National Emegency Management Agency (NEMA) says 8 people were killed during the bomb blast that hit Manu garage in ...

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