Francis Okoye

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories, and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes in Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September 2024 and to restore access to potable water in the most affected areas.

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked viral reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, clarifying that it was incident involving a convicted detainee, Charles Okah, who deliberate ignited a mattress and raised false fire alarm. Authorities stated that Okah allegedly ignited his mattress using a box of matches in a deliberate attempt to cause panic within the prison.

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing and secret burial of a newborn baby at Kwatam Private Hospital along Baga Road in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 1pm after which concerned residents who saw individuals attempting to bury the baby within the hospital premises raised the alarm.

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended troops of 26 Task Force Brigade for repelling terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram who invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno State. The incident occured on Friday night when the terrorists hibernating around the Mandara Mountains sneaked in through Guduf, a community behind the Emir’s Palace.

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has sympathised with 21 people injured by a bomb blast suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram insurgents along Maiduguri-Damboa highway on Saturday. Of the victims, 14 were severely injured, seven had minor injuries and were receiving treatment at the Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri. The governor, while sympathising with the injured, expressed grief and solidarity with the families of the eight people who lost their lives.