Maiduguri was founded in 1907 as a military outpost by the British Empire during the colonial period. As of 2022, Maiduguri is estimated to have a population of approximately two million people, in the …

Dec 24, 2025 · The blast took place in the city of Maiduguri, the capital of the restive Borno state in the northeast. No group has claimed responsibility for what authorities say was a suspected suicide …

Maiduguri, capital and largest city of Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. It is located along the seasonal Ngadda (Alo) River, the waters of which disappear in the firki (“black cotton”) swamps of Lake Chad, …

Dec 25, 2025 · Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Dec 25, 2025 · A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing five people. Police describe it as a likely suicide attack.

Dec 24, 2025 · An explosion tore through a mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, killing at least seven worshippers, according to AFP. …

Maiduguri, the largest city in northeast Nigeria and the capital of Borno State, faces multifaceted challenges stemming from endemic poverty, governance gaps and the lasting impact of the Boko …

An explosion ripped through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri and killed at least seven worshippers Wednesday, witnesses and security sources told AFP. No armed groups ...

Dec 14, 2025 · Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, has a rich tapestry woven from its historical roots and cultural significance. Founded in the 11th century by the Kanuri people, it …

Oct 28, 2025 · Planning a trip to Maiduguri? Discover the top 10 things to do in Borno’s vibrant capital — from cultural landmarks to local cuisine and...