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Nigerian troops arrest suspected Moroccan ISIS operative in Borno

Business Day Online 14 Jul 2026
Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected foreign operative linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin. read more Nigerian troops arrest suspected Moroccan ISIS operative in Borno ....
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NAF’s Precision Strikes Kill Scores of Terrorists, Destroy Enclaves in Borno

This Day 12 Jul 2026
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday said that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai recorded another major operational success with precision air strikes that devastated a terrorist enclave at Yaganari in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State.
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After Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Regain Freedom, ADC Demands Rescue of Borno, Kwara Kidnap Victims

This Day 12 Jul 2026
“The pupils abducted in Borno State in May this year remain in captivity, while more than 100 people kidnapped in Kaiama, Kwara State are still in the den of kidnappers several months after.
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Abductions: ADC hails Oyo rescue, urges FG to free Borno, Kwara victims

Business Day Online 11 Jul 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire. read more Abductions. ADC hails Oyo rescue, urges FG to free Borno, Kwara victims ....
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Nigeria: Zamfara Reaffirms No Talks With Bandits As More Kidnap Victims Rescued in Kwara, Borno

All Africa 06 Jul 2026
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed that his administration will never negotiate with bandits, insisting instead on sustained military operations until criminals either surrender or face the full weight of the law ....
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FG Flags Off N137bn Borno Roads to Reopen Trade Corridors, Boost Security

This Day 05 Jul 2026
Shettima described the Bama-Banki corridor as a route of immense strategic importance, adding that the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road is equally critical to reconnecting communities and restoring public confidence across Borno State.
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FG To Reopen Borno’s Trade Corridors Through Rehabilitation Of State’s Roads 

This Day 04 Jul 2026
Shettima described the Bama-Banki corridor as a route of “special strategic weight”, adding that the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala road forms part of the same vision to reconnect communities and restore confidence across Borno State.
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NSCIA Decries New Borno School Kidnap

This Day 03 Jul 2026
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has condemned Monday’s attack by terrorists on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa Town, in the Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
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Three killed as troops repel attack on newly resettled village in Borno

Business Day Online 02 Jul 2026
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a night-time attack by suspected ISWAP fighters on a military base in Guzamala Local. read more Three killed as troops repel attack on newly resettled village in Borno ....
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Nigeria: Borno School Attack - 37 Children Still Missing - Parents

All Africa 01 Jul 2026
No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students ....
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Nigeria: Borno School Attack - Councillor Says 35 Students Still Missing

All Africa 30 Jun 2026
The attack occurred as students were preparing to sit the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations ....
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Nigeria: Boko Haram Abducts Students Writing Neco At Borno School

All Africa 29 Jun 2026
The spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, Daso Kenneth, confirmed this to PREMIUM TIMES via telephone ....
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Nigeria: Troops Rescue 53 Hostages, Foil Terrorists' Attack in Borno

All Africa 27 Jun 2026
The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 after dismantling a roadblock mounted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Buratai-Kamuya road in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno ....
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