Nigerian Troops Kill 23 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 26 Hostages in Katsina
At least 23 suspected terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight with Nigerian troops in Katsina State, according to reports from the state-owned News Agency […]
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UK Commits $7.5m to Nigerian Agri-Tech Firm Babban Gona to Strengthen Food Security
The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has invested $7.5 million in Nigerian agri-tech platform Babban Gona to bolster food security and climate […]
New AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah Calls for Paradigm Shift to Tackle Africa’s Challenges
Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah officially assumed office on 1 September 2025 as the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), pledging to build […]
Mob Kills Woman in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
A woman has been killed by a mob in Niger State, northern Nigeria, after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Police […]
Gunmen Kill Two, Abduct Over 100 in Deadly Zamfara Attack
At least two people were killed and more than 100 others, mostly women and children, abducted in a violent raid on Gamdum Mallam village in […]
Burkina Faso and Mali Boycott Pan-African Defence Talks in Nigeria
Burkina Faso and Mali were absent from the inaugural Pan-African Defence Chiefs of staff meeting hosted in Abuja on Monday, August 25, underscoring strained ties […]
NNPC Says Pipeline Theft Nearly Eliminated, Oil Output Set to Rise
Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, announced on Monday, August 25, that coordinated efforts by defence and intelligence Agencies have almost eradicated pipeline theft, a […]
Nigerian Air Force Kills 35 Suspected Militants in Borno Precision Strikes
Nigeria’s military says it has killed over the week-end at least 35 suspected militants in targeted airstrikes in Kumshe, Borno State, near the Cameroon border. […]
Death Toll Rises to 50 in Katsina Mosque Attack as Dozens Abducted
At least 50 people were killed and 60 others abducted in a terrorist attack on a mosque and nearby homes in Unguwan Mantau, Katsina State, […]
25 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Northwestern Nigeria
At least 25 people are missing after a boat capsized on a river in Sokoto state, northwestern Nigeria, while transporting passengers to a market, authorities […]