Nigeria

Nigerian Army Says Dozens of ISWAP Militants Killed in Borno, Amid Ongoing Violence ——————————— The Nigerian military says it has repelled an attack by suspected fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, reporting that more…

U.S. Deploys MQ‑9 Drones to Nigeria to Support Fight Against Boko Haram, ISWAP ————————————— The United States has deployed MQ‑9 Reaper drones to Nigeria as part of efforts to support Nigerian security forces in gathering intelligence and strengthening capacity against…

Armed Attack on Church in Western Nigeria Leaves Eight People Kidnapped ————————– Eight people were kidnapped on Sunday during an armed attack targeting a church in the Kwara State region of western Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the country.…

At least 23 killed in blasts hitting Nigeria’s Maiduguri ——————————— At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a series of blasts in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, police reported. The attacks occurred Monday at the University of…

Twenty Killed, Including Soldiers, in Armed Attack on Central Nigerian Village —————————— At least 20 people, including soldiers, were killed in an armed attack on a village in Plateau State, local development organization Kanam Development Association (KADA) reported. The incident,…

Hundreds Abducted as Ethnic Violence Intensifies in Nigeria; Schools and Children in Crisis —————————– Nigerian authorities and residents report a sharp escalation in armed attacks by militant groups in northeastern Nigeria, with devastating impacts on civilians, schools and education. More…

Gunmen Kill at least 15 in Northern Nigeria, Amnesty Reports ——————————— At least 15 people are confirmed dead following a coordinated attack by gunmen on three communities in north-central Nigeria, according to a statement released Sunday by Amnesty International. The…

Assailants kill over 30 in north-west Nigerian villages ———————————– Armed assailants on motorbikes shot dead at least 32 people and burned houses and shops during raids on three villages in north-west Nigeria’s Niger state early on Saturday, The Guardian reported.…

Nigeria Unveils Strategy to Lead Global Halal Market —————————————- Nigeria has unveiled a national economic strategy aimed at positioning the country as a leading player in the rapidly expanding global halal market, valued at an estimated $8 trillion, as part…

All 166 abducted churchgoers now rescued in northern Nigeria, Christian group says ———————————— Security services have rescued all 166 worshippers abducted by gunmen during attacks on two churches in northern Nigeria last month, Arab News reported. The Christian Association of…