**Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Leaving Residents in Panic** On Monday evening, a series of explosions shook Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in Nigeria. The blasts, which occurred between 6:45 pm and 7:00 pm, sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread fear among residents. According to eyewitnesses, the explosions were loud and sudden, and were heard in multiple locations, including the popular Monday Market, Kaleri, the Post Office area, and the vicinity of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The blasts were so intense that some residents abandoned their activities and hurriedly left the area in search of safety. As news of the explosions spread, tension gripped parts of the city as residents attempted to confirm the cause of the blasts. However, as of the time of this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the incident. This recent explosion is a stark reminder of the insecurity in the North-East region of Nigeria, where Boko Haram insurgency has been a major challenge. Just over the weekend, troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled attempted terrorist attacks on Azir Bridge and Banki in Borno State. The attackers were met with stiff resistance from soldiers who were on high alert. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and the community to prevent such attacks. Residents are advised to remain calm and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. In a separate development, the military had earlier announced that troops successfully repelled attacks on Azir Bridge and Banki in Borno State. The attackers were said to have launched coordinated assaults on troops stationed at Azir Bridge in Sector 2 and Banki in Sector 1 of the theatre of operations. However, the attackers were met with swift and overwhelming resistance from vigilant soldiers. As the situation unfolds, Nigerians are advised to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to prevent and mitigate the effects of such attacks.