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Stampedes During Food Distribution Claim at Least 30 Lives in Nigeria

Stampedes During Food Distribution Claim at Least 30 Lives in Nigeria

Stampedes that occurred during food distribution events at two locations in Nigeria resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. In the town of Okija, located in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra…
Over 2 Million Nigerians Kidnapped in One Year, Survey Reports

Over 2 Million Nigerians Kidnapped in One Year, Survey Reports

A recent survey reveals over 2 million kidnappings in Nigeria, with families paying $1.42 billion in ransoms within a year. More details in the following report: A recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed alarming figures…
At Least 50 Boko Haram Insurgents Killed in Nigeria Convoy Attack

At Least 50 Boko Haram Insurgents Killed in Nigeria Convoy Attack

On Wednesday, November 20, a convoy monitoring Nigeria’s power grid was ambushed by approximately 200 Boko Haram fighters, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 insurgents and leaving seven members of Nigeria’s Civil Defence Corps missing, Reuters reported yesterday.…
Nigerian Court Releases 119 Protesters After Charges Dropped

Nigerian Court Releases 119 Protesters After Charges Dropped

A Nigerian court has released 119 protesters, including minors, after the government dropped serious charges against them stemming from protests in August over economic hardship, Reuters reported yesterday. The individuals faced various charges, including treason and inciting a military coup,…
At Least 321 People Killed in Nationwide Flooding in Nigeria

At Least 321 People Killed in Nationwide Flooding in Nigeria

Nigeria has reported at least 321 fatalities and over 740,000 displacements due to severe flooding this year, Xinhua reported yesterday. The floods, primarily triggered by prolonged rainfall, have also resulted in approximately 2,854 injuries. Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra state,…
Nigeria Holds Fourth Conference of Shia Muslims

Nigeria Holds Fourth Conference of Shia Muslims

On October 15, the fourth conference of Shia Muslims was held in Kano, Nigeria, organized by the emulators of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi. The event, titled “Return to Authentic Shia Islam and the Fight Against Partisanship,” attracted dozens…
Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 359 Lives

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 359 Lives

A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in at least 359 deaths across 33 states, including Lagos, from January to September 2024, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The agency reported a surge…
2 Million Displaced After Devastating Floods in Nigeria

2 Million Displaced After Devastating Floods in Nigeria

Nearly two million people remain displaced following severe floods that struck Maiduguri, Borno State, on September 10-11, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Governor Babagana Zulum reported that many victims are still living in government-established camps, with significant infrastructure damage affecting the…
Bus Crash in Nigeria Claims Lives of 25 Children on Religious Pilgrimage

Bus Crash in Nigeria Claims Lives of 25 Children on Religious Pilgrimage

According to Arab News, a tragic bus crash in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna state has claimed the lives of at least 25 children celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family. The accident occurred on…
Floods in Northeast Nigeria Leads to Mass Inmate Escape

Floods in Northeast Nigeria Leads to Mass Inmate Escape

On September 10, a dam collapse in Borno State triggered devastating floods, resulting in 281 inmates escaping from a prison in Maiduguri, VOA reported today. The floods, which have left 30 people dead and over a million displaced, caused significant…
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