Attack in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri as President Buhari’s visits place
Explosions rang out Thursday in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri as President Muhammadu Buhari arrived for an official visit, according to local media. Five […]
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Nigeria: More than one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine expired
Just over one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine are estimated to have expired since November. And these unused doses would constitute one of the biggest […]
Newly IDPs fleeing attacks in northeast Nigeria, top 2,000
After fleeing terrorist attacks, as well as clashes between Government forces and militia, more than 2,000 newly displaced Nigerians have arrived in an already over-stretched […]
WFP, Cameroonian gov’t launch two-year strategic plan to end hunger
The World Food Program (WFP) and the Cameroonian government will launch a two-year Country Strategic Plan in January, aiming to improve household food security in […]
Boko Haram claims lives of 400 civilians since April – AI
Nigeria-based Boko Haram terror group has claimed nearly 400 civilian lives since April, Amnesty International says in a report released on Tuesday (Sept.5). According to […]
Nigeria: two officials jailed for diverting food aid
A court in Nigeria on Thursday sentenced two Nigerian officials to two years in jail for taking and selling about 300 bags of rice donated […]
1000 Days after Chibok Abduction, President Buhari still Hopeful”
Rights campaigners and parents of abducted Chibok school girls, on Sunday observed the 1000th day anniversary since the 276 girls were abducted from a school […]
Nigeria: Officials Arrested over Links to Boko Haram
Two local government officials suspected of having links with terrorist group Boko Haram have been arrested in northern Nigeria, the army announced on Wednesday. One […]
Nigerian Officials ‘Sexually Abused Girls’ – HRW
A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Army, vigilante groups and camp leaders of raping young […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram Releases 21 Chibok Girls
Twenty one Chibok girls have been released on Thursday by the insurgent group Boko Haram, the presidency said. According to president Buhari’s official spokesperson, Mallam […]