Borno news today from The Trumpet: government, security and the fight against insurgency, recovery and investment, and education from Maiduguri, Biu, Bama, Dikwa, Chibok and across Borno State, updated every time we publish a new Borno story.
Borno State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old North-Eastern State, with Maiduguri as its capital. Known as the Home of Peace, it is Nigeria’s largest state in the North-East and borders Yobe, Gombe and Adamawa states and the republics of Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
Borno State at a glance
| Capital | Maiduguri |
|---|---|
| Created | 3 February 1976 (from North-Eastern State) |
| Governor | Babagana Zulum (since May 2019) |
| Local government areas | 27 |
| Senatorial districts | Borno North, Borno Central, Borno South |
| Population (2006 census) | 4,171,104 |
| Slogan | Home of Peace |
| Region | North-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Borno
- Government: Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration, including the suspension of Dikwa LG officials, his 2027 budget decisions and the crackdown on scrap metal scavenging.
- Security: the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP, such as troops killing 48 ISWAP fighters and security on the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Ngala highway.
- Recovery and investment: rebuilding after the insurgency, from the UN, EU and Germany investment drive to resettlement of IDPs and oil exploration.
- Education: schools and universities, including the push to return 800,000 children to school.
Latest Borno news
Governor Zulum Orders Suspension Of Dikwa LG Secretary, Directors
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has ordered the immediate suspension of the secretary and some directors of Dikwa Local Government…
Zulum Pledges Additional Support For Security Operations Along Maiduguri-Mafa-Dikwa-Ngala Highway
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has pledged additional support for security operations along the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala Highway as part of efforts…
Zulum Pledges World-Class NSE 2026 Conference, Approves Grade Level 9 Entry For Engineers
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged his administration’s support for a successful hosting of the 2026 National…
UN, EU, Germany Rally Investors For Borno’s Economic Recovery
The United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the German government and other development partners have pledged support for efforts…
Gov. Zulum Assures Investors Of Borno’s Safety, Promises To Support Private Sector
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assured prospective investors that the state is safe, stable and open for business, urging…
Troops Kill Senior ISWAP Terrorists, Repel Attack In Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), a Nigerian Army-led formation, have neutralised several Islamic…
Troops Kill 48 ISWAP Terrorists, Recover Large Cache of Arms In Borno, Yobe
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have killed 48 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province…
NNPCL Pledges To Resume Oil Exploration In Borno As Zulum Demands Completion Of Emergency Power Plant
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has pledged to resume oil exploration activities in Borno State following a meeting…
Troops Kill 6 ISWAP Terrorists, Recover Ammunition In Borno
Troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, have neutralised six suspected Islamic…
Military Neutralises 15 Terrorists In Air Strike In Borno
The military has announced the neutralisation of 15 terrorists in a precision air strike conducted north-west of Pulka in Gwoza…
Zulum Seeks African Union Support to Return 800,000 Out-of-School Children to Classrooms in Borno
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the African Union (AU) to strengthen its partnership with the…
Borno Scrap Dealers Back Zulum’s Metal Scavenging Reforms, Disown National Body’s Claims
The Borno State chapter of the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria, popularly known as AJAKUTA,…
Borno Loses Billions In Infrastructure To Scrap Metal Scavengers — Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that the state has lost metals, electrical materials and public infrastructure worth billions…
Zulum Pledges Support for Medical College at Nigerian Army University, Biu
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to partner with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army University,…
Operation Hadin Kai Airstrike Kills Over 40 ISWAP Fighters In Borno
The air component of the Joint Task Force, North East, under Operation Hadin Kai, has reportedly killed more than 40…
Borno Secures 9 Investment Commitments For Resettlement Of IDPs, Returnees
Borno State has secured nine investment commitments from private sector organisations to support the resettlement, economic recovery and sustainable livelihoods…
Governor Zulum Shelves New Major Infrastructure Projects in 2027 Budget
Borno State Government has announced plans to prioritise the completion of ongoing projects in its 2027 budget, ruling out new…
Zulum Urges Investors To Turn Borno’s Post-Insurgency Recovery Into Economic Opportunities
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on business leaders, private institutions and development partners to invest in the state’s…
Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Night Attack in Borno, Kill Over 25 Militants
Nigerian troops have repelled a multi-directional night attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a Special Forces…
Troops Kill 25 ISWAP Terrorists, Repel Attack, Recover Weapons in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a coordinated multi-directional assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in…
Borno news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Borno State?
Maiduguri is the capital of Borno State.
When was Borno State created?
Borno State was created on 3 February 1976 from the old North-Eastern State.
How many local government areas are in Borno State?
Borno State has 27 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Borno North, Borno Central and Borno South.
Who is the governor of Borno State?
Babagana Umara Zulum has been Governor of Borno State since May 2019. He was re-elected in 2023.
What is the slogan of Borno State?
Borno State’s official slogan is “Home of Peace”.
Where can I read the latest Borno news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Borno, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Borno news section.
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