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Updated 16 October 2026, 14:52 Lagos time

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Government · Daily Trust · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Soldiers feared killed repelling terrorists in Borno

At least 10 soldiers and four civilians are feared dead after Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attacked a military base in Mairari, Borno State last Tuesday. The insurgents inflicted heavy casualties and destroyed military hardware despite troops fighting back and neutralizing scores of attackers.

Pidgin: At least 10 soldiers and four civilians dey fear say dem don die after Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attack military base for Mairari, Borno State last Tuesday. The insurgents inflict heavy casualties and destroy military hardware even though troops fight back and neutralize plenty of the attackers.

How this affects you: At least 10 soldiers and four civilians are feared killed, with destruction of military hardware including gun trucks and operational vehicles.

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    Education · Punch · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

    Senate passes bill to establish Federal College of Agriculture in Borno

    The Nigerian Senate passed a bill for third reading to establish a Federal College of Agriculture in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State. The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, aims to promote agricultural education, modern farming techniques, improved productivity, and address reliance on traditional methods in the region and nationwide.

    Pidgin: Nigerian Senate don pass bill for third reading to establish Federal College of Agriculture for Shani Local Government Area of Borno State. Bill wey Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume sponsor, e aim to promote agricultural education, modern farming techniques, better productivity, and tackle di reliance on crude traditional methods for di region and di whole country.

    How this affects you: Farmers and communities in Shani, Borno South, and nearby agricultural zones in Adamawa and Bauchi states would gain access to improved farming techniques, modern technology, agricultural knowledge, better crop varieties, and skills development.

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