Fulani herdsmen attacked by militias, cows poisoned in Riyom
Fulani Community Alleges Targeted Attacks by Militias in Nigeria’s Plateau State The Fulani community in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau […]
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Benue Armed Bandits Kill Police Officer, Four Civilians
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that armed bandits killed a police officer and four civilians during an attack
US Troops Deployed to Nigeria for Counterterrorism Operations
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has officially confirmed the deployment of a limited contingent of U.S. troops to Nigeria,
Seif al-Islam, Gadhafi’s Reformist Son, Killed in Zintan
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the eldest son of former Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and a prominent figure from the ousted regime,
World Bank Commends Tinubu Reforms, Nigeria Global Example
The World Bank has publicly commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda, noting that Nigeria has become a frequently cited
Malnutrition Crisis in Kebbi Deepens, Children Suffer
A sharp rise in child malnutrition cases across Nigeria’s Kebbi State is overwhelming health facilities and highlighting a deepening humanitarian
ISWAP Timbuktu Triangle Camps Destroyed, 70 Escape
Nigerian troops operating under Joint Task Force North East’s Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have destroyed three major detention facilities used
Kogi Schools Closure Security Move Until Feb 16
The Kogi State government has ordered the immediate shutdown of all primary and secondary schools across the state, citing preventive
Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport in DRC; M23 Blamed
An airport vital to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo came under attack by explosive drones over the weekend, the Tshopo
House Panel Assesses Airport Seaport Concession Performance
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has constituted an ad hoc committee to conduct a comprehensive review
A commander sounds alarm on Anambra youth drug crisis
The Anambra State Commander of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Charles Onubuogu, has raised alarm over a rising
or Buni disburses N1.6bn grants to Yobe girls, IDPs
Yobe Governor Launches N1.6 Billion Empowerment Programme for Girls and Vulnerable Groups** Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has launched