Regional News

Weapons looted during Libya conflict ended up with terrorists in Nigeria – UN – Daily Trust The United Nations has disclosed that weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya later found their way into the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria. The revelation was made by the UN under-secretary-general and high representative for disarmament affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, while addressing delegates at the UN

49 Die of Thirst in Niger Desert After Truck Breaks Down Forty-nine people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in Niger after the truck transporting them broke down, authorities said Thursday. The dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water, the Agadez governorate said in a post on Facebook.

Nigerians Support Social Media Regulation for Children A survey by the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy has revealed that over four in five Nigerians support some form of social media regulation for children. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, released the results of

Borno Cholera Outbreak: 274 New Cases, Toll Hits 4,204 At least 39 people have died, while about 4,204 cases of cholera have been recorded across seven local government areas of Borno State. The Incident Manager, Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Jacob Thlizer, gave the update on Tuesday during a sensitisation meeting on preventive

Mali junta’s offers $3.5M reward for jihadist leader | Africanews Mali’s military government has placed a multi-million-dollar bounty on the head of one of the Sahel’s most wanted jihadist leaders. Authorities are offering two billion CFA francs, about 3.5 million dollars, for information leading to the capture or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. Ghaly leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, or JNIM, the Al-Qaeda-linked force behind some of the region’s deadliest attacks. The former Tuareg rebel and diplomat is also wanted by the United States and the International Criminal Court.

School children abductions: Borno parents slam FG’s silence as protest rocks Oyo – Daily Trust Parents of 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have accused the Federal Government of neglect, alleging that authorities have shown greater urgency in responding to a similar abduction in Oyo State.

Protesters take to streets of Nigerian capital over school abductions | Africanews Nigerian activists and civil society campaigners protested in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday demanding the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. They want urgent government action to secure the release of those kidnapped from three schools in the state and the killing of a teacher during an attack last month. The protest came as police said gunmen had abducted at least seven students from a polytechnic in the north-western Zamfara State.

Soldiers Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has arrested several suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-East.

Aso Rock beefs up security as protesters hit streets of Abuja – Daily Trust Security was significantly reinforced around the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday following plans by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to lead a protest demanding the rescue of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. A large contingent of security personnel, including officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National

UN demands release of abducted pupils, teachers in Oyo, Borno – Daily Trust The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states.

ECOWAS Moves to Harness Volunteer Efforts with Reliable Data Across W/Africa, Leaders Meet in Togo to Strengthen Initiative By Raymond Enoch – Paradigm News Lomé, the capital of the Republic of Togo, is hosted the 8th Annual Forum of National Volunteer Agencies in the ECOWAS region. The meeting started from June 2 and ended today 4th June, 2026, is a strategic move by ECOWAS aimed at strengthening the impact of volunteering across West Africa.

Borno HIV group raises alarm over limited prevention services, urges govt to release funds for testing kits, drugs Association of Women Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Borno State Chapter, has called on the Borno State Government to urgently release funds to the Borno State Agency for the Control of AIDS (BOSACA) to facilitate the provision of HIV testing and prevention kits, as well as essential drugs for patients across the state. The appeal was made on Thursday by the Executive Director of ASWHAN, Hajiya Gidan Baba, during an advocacy visit by the association to the HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator of the Borno State Ministry of

Nigerian troops kill 50 terrorists, top ISWAP commander in Borno – Official Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified operations in the North-east, killing more than 50 terrorists, including a top ISWAP commander, and arresting multiple collaborators across Borno. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Wednesday.

Ebola Screening: FG Intensifies Border Checks, Isolates Trav The federal government has intensified health screening at the country’s airports, seaports and land borders, announcing that travellers identified as high-risk or displaying symptoms associated with Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fevers will be subjected to secondary screening, isolation and referral procedures.

Bandit leader contacts abducted General’s family, seeks release of gang members – Daily Trust A notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has established communication with relatives of the abducted retired senior military officer, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari, Daily Trust learnt on Monday. Sources told our correspondent that the bandit kingpin, who operates in parts of Katsina State, opened a line of communication with the family of the retired General on Monday morning.

Civil Society Group Accuses Federal Govt of Regional Bias in Response to Mass Child Abductions – Abc News Nigeria The Northeast Network for Civil Society has raised the alarm over what it describes as a troubling disparity in the Federal Government’s response to recent mass abductions of women and children across Nigeria, calling for immediate and equal action to rescue all victims regardless of region. Speaking on behalf of the network, its Chairman,

Former Boko Haram Terrorists Accused of Killing Displaced Farmer in Borno – HumAngle Muhammed Kaumi had just stepped out of the mosque when his phone rang on the evening of Friday, May 29. He had recently returned from Dikwa, a town in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, and assumed the call was from a relative checking on his journey home. Instead, the voice on the other end delivered news that left him numb.

7 killed as farmers, herders clash in Bauchi – Daily Trust Seven people were killed, six others injured, and dozens of homes destroyed following a violent clash on Thursday between farmers and herders in Lanzai and Dosho communities, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday, saying security operatives had restored normalcy in the affected communities.

Mali junta offers $3.5m reward for Sahel Al-Qaeda chief – Daily Trust Mali’s military government on Thursday offered a $3.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or killing of the leader of Al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch. Iyad Ag Ghaly, head of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), is the region’s most wanted man as the leader of the biggest jihadist force battling the juntas ruling many of the Sahel states.

Nigerians’ data at risk as NDPC probes 1,369 firms over breach – Daily Trust A bustling digital economy being built since 2020 is at risk as incidents of breaches on data privacy of Nigerians by some financial institutions, online merchants, government agencies and individuals continue to rise, Daily Trust can report. The concern is growing as sensitive personal and financial records—from national identification numbers to bank

UK-Africa trade ties hit £52bn in 2025 – Daily Trust The bi-lateral trade between the United Kingdom (UK) and Africa reached £52 billion in 2025, reflecting the progress of trade between them despite continued global economic uncertainty. This was disclosed during the inaugural London–Africa Business Summit which brought business leaders, investors and policymakers from across both regions to strengthen trade and investment ties, and to position London as a leading global gateway for African enterprise.

Electoral Act gaps, money politics locking women out of 2027 party primaries — Advocates A post-primary audit of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections has found that loopholes in the Electoral Act, costly nomination forms, consensus arrangements and money politics are limiting women’s participation and chances of emerging as candidates. Gender rights advocates and electoral experts disclosed on Wednesday during a media briefing held via X Space, where they presented findings from an audit of internal party elections.

Police debunk reports of kidnapping in Abuja school | Premium Times Nigeria The FCT Police Command has debunked reports of an attempted kidnapping in a primary school in the Gbagalape area of Nyanya in the territory. There were reports on Thursday of an attempted kidnapping of pupils in Phase 1 Primary School in the area. But in a statement by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the command said after extensive searches and investigation around the community, it could not establish any kidnapping incident or arrest anybody in connection with the alleged incident.

Report finds Africa had record growth in number of millionaires in 2025 | Africanews A new world report reveals that global wealth held by millionaires hit a record $98.3 trillion in 2025, an increase of 8.7 per cent. The 2026 edition of the Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report says this was driven by strong equity markets, AI-linked technology stock gains, and easing inflation. The global millionaire population of high-net-worth individuals grew by nearly 2 million to reach 25.3 million people. Africans possessing at least $1 million in investable assets, excluding their primary residence, grew by 4,1 per cent.

Nigerian museum revamp amplifies calls for return of looted treasures | Africanews Gazing at two large engraved 16th-century elephant tusks on display at Nigeria’s National Museum Lagos, a guide surprised visitors by telling them: “You can touch them gently”. One of the three galleries at the museum in Nigeria’s cultural and entertainment hub has been remodelled to allow visitors to interact with some artefacts, reversing the typical ban on touching exhibits, as well as take unrestricted photographs in an effort to engage younger audiences, curator Nkechi Adedeji told AFP.

Peace and Security

Niger’s General Tchiani welcomed by President Erdogan during state visit to Turkey | Africanews On the second day of his state visit to Turkey, Niger’s leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani was greeted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in Ankara. They discussed bilateral relations and regional issues before holding a joint press conference. Erdogan reiterated his commitment to forging closer ties across Africa on the basis of equal partnerships and mutual respect. “Niger is one of the leading friendly and brotherly countries in Africa with which we have deep historical ties. Our relations with this strategically important region, dating back to the 1400s, are developing day by day, thanks to the contributions of Mr. Tchiani.”

Industrial-scale meth production poses new security risks for Nigeria | ISS Africa Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently uncovered an industrial-scale methamphetamine production facility deep in the Abidagba Forest in the country’s southwest. The seized drugs and precursor chemicals were reportedly valued at about US$363 million. Ten suspects, including three Mexicans, were arrested.

JNIM’s blockade tactics threaten West Africa’s trade corridors | ISS Africa On 25 April, Mali was struck by a series of coordinated attacks carried out by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The assaults targeted the towns of Kati, Mopti, Sévaré, Gao and the capital Bamako, resulting in numerous casualties, and the assassination of Defence Minister Sadio Camara.

Nigeria to repatriate more than 1,000 of its citizens from South Africa over rising tensions | Africanews Nigeria says it will repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country. Screening for Nigeria’s voluntary repatriation scheme started on Thursday, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry told reporters. In a communique dated Tuesday, Nigeria’s High Commission in Pretoria said it had “negotiated waivers with host authorities” so that those with “immigration-related offences” would be allowed to leave on the eventual repatriation flights rather than be detained. The move comes after Ghana recently helped hundreds of its citizens leave South Africa in response to a wave of protests and violence targeting foreigners.

The Men Lining Up to Replace Al-Minuki – HumAngle The death of Abakar Minuki, one of the most influential leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), in a joint United States and Nigerian military operation, marks one of the most consequential blows to the insurgent group in recent years. Yet, analysts and insiders familiar with the terror group warn that history offers little reason to assume the killing will significantly diminish the long-term threat posed by the group.

ISWAP Commander Tracked Six Months by US Drones, Killed The Islamic State West Africa Province has confirmed the death of one of its top commanders, Abu Bilal al-Mainuki, following a recent joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States special forces around the Lake Chad region in the North-East. On May 16, United States President Donald Trump and President Bola Tinubu confirmed the killing of

Owo Church attackers sentenced to death by hanging – Daily Trust A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four out of the five terrorists that attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo to death. Justice Emeka Nwite, who pronounced the four terrorists guilty in the entire 9 count charges, ordered that they should be hanged until they die.

CAN urges FG to declare state of emergency on security – Yerwa Express News The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently declare a state of emergency on security to protect the lives and property if citizens. The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call on

Benin’s new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip | Africanews Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni landed in Lagos Monday for talks with President Bola Tinubu. The trip is Wadagni’s first abroad since taking office on May 24. Nigeria is seen as Benin’s most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers. The coup attempt came as Benin prepared for a presidential election in April. On Tuesday, AFP reported that Wadagni had begun a visit to Niger, with whom Benin has had fraught ties since a coup there in 2023.

Borno Schools Insecurity: NUT Vows to Keep Schools Open The Nigeria Union of Teachers said shutting down schools in Borno State over rising insecurity would amount to giving terrorists a victory in their bid to destabilise education in the state. The National Publicity Secretary of the union, Comrade Yusuf Tom, stated this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent in Maiduguri on Tuesday.

Former Boko Haram Terrorists Accused of Killing Displaced Farmer in Borno – HumAngle Muhammed Kaumi had just stepped out of the mosque when his phone rang on the evening of Friday, May 29. He had recently returned from Dikwa, a town in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, and assumed the call was from a relative checking on his journey home. Instead, the voice on the other end delivered news that left him numb.

Still, There Is Nothing Where Satiru Was (1906 – 2026)  – HumAngle Let us begin with what has been forgotten.  There is a field, roughly 22 kilometres southwest of Sokoto, between the Dange Shuni and Bodinga local government areas in North West Nigeria, that carries no particular weight to the eye. Grass grows there. Wind moves through trees at predictable intervals. The surrounding bush is in full silence, neither mourning nor celebrating. Nothing marks what happened here, and that, of course, is precisely the point.

Humanitarian

Shrinking Lake Threatens Livelihoods in Adamawa Amid Poor Management – HumAngle “Life was good back then. We had everything in abundance.”  When Jummai Usman says this, she is anchoring herself to a version of Geriyo, a community in Yola, Adamawa State, in northeastern Nigeria, that younger generations in the area may never know.  Born and raised on the shores of Lake Geriyo, she considers this place her ancestral home.

Northwest IDPs Near 800,000 Amid Killings – Report The number of Internally Displaced Persons in the Northwest geopolitical zone surged by 143,189 persons in six months, a 22 per cent increase, The PUNCH reports. According to the latest data obtained by our correspondent from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the surge is

Borno Abduction: Residents Slam FG’s Silence on 42 Students Residents of Borno State have expressed concern over the federal government’s silence since the abduction of 42 primary and junior secondary school students in Mussa community, Askira Uba Local Government Area of the state. The residents noted that the government had prioritised a

Foundation offers free health coverage to underserved families – Daily Trust Families from underserved communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have received one year of free comprehensive health insurance coverage through a partnership involving BAS and ALLY, the Ojiudu Foundation, and the Ojiudu Pride Initiative.

NEDC distributes food items to vulnerable households in Adamawa – Daily Trust The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed food items to orphans and vulnerable households in Adamawa State as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship. Speaking during the distribution exercise in Yola on Thursday, the Head of Resettlement and Early

Names of Students Abducted in Zamfara Emerge – HumAngle Hours after residents went to bed on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, sounds of gunshots pierced through the air as terrorists circled an off-campus hostel housing some students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria. The hostel, located in the Low-cost area, is meters away from a military checkpoint, according to residents.

Mobilization and economic development

Dangote refinery raises processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals says it has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its installed nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd following a performance assessment by its process licensors. The development marks a significant operational milestone for the refinery, which is widely regarded as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refining facility.

200 leaders attend first-ever London-Africa business summit – Daily Trust The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today hosted City Hall’s first-ever London-Africa business summit, bringing together 200 business and political leaders from across the continent to strengthen trade and investment ties between London and Africa.