Tag Archives: Maiduguri

Popular Gomboru Market in Maiduguri has again been gutted by fire.    The fire broke out at Yan Katako, a part of the market where wood and carpentry materials are sold. The fire began by 9: 55pm, leaving many shops with wood materials gutted by the time fire service operatives arrived. …

The Borno State Police Command has arrested a man and woman for having sex at the All Saints Protestant Church Police College in Maiduguri.     The suspects identified as Kaka Ali Umar of Damboa road and Khadija Adam of Ngomari area of Maiduguri, were caught in the act about …

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed a businessman, Alhaji Gana, on his farmland in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.   The incident occurred on Sunday, November 5, 2023, when the Maiduguri based businessman was harvesting beans in his farm.   According to Daily Trust, the terrorists also forcefully …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Maiduguri Zonal Command, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Sadiq Mustapha to one year imprisonment over a land fraud charge.   Mustapha was convicted of defrauding one Yawudi Zarma to the tune of N3.9 million, after Zarma paid the money for the purchase …

Men of the Borno state police command have arrested suspected criminals for stealing train coaches of the Nigerian Railway Corporation at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus.   The police made the arrest following a tip-off from good samaritans. The police say the suspects will be arraigned in court soon.  

Addressing them during a Sallah lunch at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Lagbaja said the visit was symbolic, being his first engagement outside Abuja since he assumed office as COAS. “My dear officers and soldiers, I count it a thing of joy to be here with you this afternoon to felicitate with …

It appears Senator Shehu Sani disapproves of the renaming of the Maiduguri airport after former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.    On Monday, June 26, President Tinubu approved the renaming of some airports after prominent Nigerians. In the statement released, it was revealedthat the Maiduguri Airport was renamed after President Buhari. …

 A student of University of Maiduguri arrived at campus on his donkey as hike in the pump price of fuel has led to increment in transportation fares.   The post Fuel subsidy: University of Maiduguri student reportedly arrives at campus on a donkey as transport fares skyrocket appeared first on Linda Ikeji …

The Borno State Police Command has allegedly arrested a sheep and her two lambs for eating a heap of fried fish displayed for sale at Bulabulin Ward in Maiduguri, the state’s capital.    The ‘arrest’ made on Saturday, November 6, 2022, following a complaint lodged by a trader identified as Yusuf …

Angry youths went on a rampage after six women were crushed to death by a tipper truck along the Gubio road, the outskirt of Maiduguri, Borno State.    The incident occurred around 10:05 am on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Kaswan Fara, Shagari Lowcost Estate area when the tipper truck conveying …