Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the immediate closure of the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, described as the largest such facility in the state outside Maiduguri.

The governor announced the directive on Thursday during an assessment visit to the Government Secondary School IDP camp in Gwoza, shortly after supervising the profiling and screening of displaced persons in Bama.

“We visited Bama yesterday and supervised the screening of IDPs, and by 12 noon, Bama IDP camp should be closed,” Zulum stated.

He emphasized that the closure follows the successful completion of the profiling and screening exercise, as part of the state government’s broader efforts to resettle IDPs and restore normalcy in liberated communities.

The move is the latest in a series of camp closures across Borno State, with authorities having already resettled thousands of IDPs in recent weeks. Governor Zulum assured that affected persons would receive adequate support, including relief materials, for dignified resettlement.

This development signals significant progress in the state’s recovery and resettlement programme amid improved security in parts of Borno.

The story is still developing as authorities implement the closure order.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 29 to deliver its verdict on an application seeking a fresh inquest into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Thursday after listening to submissions in the suit filed by the Break the Silence Foundation.

The suit lists the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, as respondents. However, none of the respondents were represented in court during Thursday’s proceedings.

The court had earlier dismissed an application by one Samson Obaboye, who sought to be joined in the matter as an interested party. Obaboye had argued that he was also seeking justice for the late singer.

Justice Omotosho ruled that Obaboye failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest to warrant his inclusion in the case.

The development comes amid continued public calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.

Tunde Falola, counsel to the Break the Silence Foundation, was present in court to argue the foundation’s position.

This is a developing story. Further updates are expected as the September 29 ruling date approaches.

Emergency responders have successfully pulled six additional people from the rubble of a collapsed building in Satellite Town, as search and rescue operations continue into the afternoon.

The multi-agency rescue effort, involving firefighters, paramedics, and specialized urban search teams, remains active at the site following the structural failure earlier today. Authorities have not yet released the total number of people affected or confirmed casualties, but officials say the focus is on locating and extracting any remaining trapped individuals.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as heavy machinery and sniffer dogs were deployed to navigate the debris. Rescue workers were seen carefully removing concrete slabs and using listening devices to detect signs of life beneath the collapsed structure.

A local emergency services spokesperson confirmed the latest rescues, stating: “Our teams are working tirelessly around the clock. The successful extraction of these six individuals gives us hope, but we urge the public to stay clear of the area to allow operations to proceed safely.”

The cause of the building collapse has not been determined. Investigations are expected to begin once the rescue phase concludes. Officials are appealing for information from anyone who may have been inside or near the building at the time of the incident.

Residents in the vicinity have been advised to follow updates from local authorities, with temporary shelters and medical support stations set up nearby for those displaced or injured.

This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.