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Cameroon Confronts Rising Cases of Femicide, Child Abuse/Humangle The Cameroonian government has urgently called for strong legal action against perpetrators of gender-based violence and child abuse, citing a significant increase in femicide and sexual assault nationwide. According to official data released by the government on June 1, the sharp rise in domestic and

Floods Hit Cameroon’s Capital After Heavy Rains/Humangle Several communities in Cameroon’s national capital, Yaounde, have been submerged after days of torrential rain, making life difficult for residents. The Central Post Office Roundabout was particularly affected, causing traffic disruptions on Monday morning, June 8. Locals reported that this area often floods during the rainy season.  “When the heart of the city is blocked, it goes without saying that many other parts

Nigeria gives update on planned repatriation of over 1,000 citizens from South Africa/Premium

The Federal Government has said Nigerians registered for voluntary evacuation from South Africa will not bear the cost of their repatriation, as authorities conclude the screening of more than 1,000 citizens seeking to return home. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the government would deploy aircraft to bring the evacuees back to Nigeria

US peace deal with Iran in final stages – Trump/Daily trustUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages, after Iran and Israel halted attacks that threatened to reignite the months-long conflict. Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday in response to strikes against Lebanon’s Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, before Israel struck back despite Trump’s efforts to dissuade Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from doing so. The Israeli leader said of Iran that the “fire on that front is contained” hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military action, while both sides

Iran, Israel halt operation after first post-truce clash/ Daily trust  Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between the foes since a shaky ceasefire began, but warned it could inflict a more “crushing” response. US President Donald Trump earlier on Monday told both Iran and key ally Israel to stop fighting, against the

Nigerian nationals in South Africa repatriated amid growing anti-migrant tensions /African News Nigerian nationals fleeing the wave of anti-immigrant tensions sweeping South Africa arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday

Anti-migrant violence leaves even South Africans living in fear / African news  The coastal town of Mossel Bay along South Africa’s Western Cape was the site of last week’s anti-migrant rampage. Nineteen-year-old South African national Nhlamulo Sambo died amid that violence. His family say he was attacked because he was Tsonga and blame his death on what they call a “tribal war.” The charred remains of torched homes scarred a crowded settlement of shacks where

Dangote refinery hits 700,000 bpd /African news  Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has reached a major milestone, processing 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day during performance testing, surpassing its official 650,000 barrel capacity.The refinery says it plans to double output to 1.4 million barrels per day within the next 30 months, a move that could make it one of the largest refining facilities

Nigerian jihadists kill 3 troops in first raid since death of IS leader/African news  

Islamic State-affiliated jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed three troops in their first raid on a military base since the killing of an IS deputy chief in the region, security sources and a local resident told AFP Friday. The northeast has been gripped by an Islamist insurgency since 2009, started by Boko Haram and joined by its offshoot rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Five Soldiers, Three Vigilantes, Many Terrorists Killed as Troops Repel Attack on Borno Military Base/PR Nigeria   Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a terrorist attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Borno State, inflicting casualties on the attackers despite adverse weather conditions that accompanied the assault. The military disclosed that the attack occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on Friday when terrorists attempted to

Troops Arrest Suspected Arms Courier, Seize Over 1,000 Rounds of Ammunition, Recover Rustled Cattle in Zamfara, Kaduna /PR Nigeria  Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have arrested a suspected arms courier and recovered a large cache of ammunition in Zamfara State, while also foiling a cattle rustling operation and recovering 53 stolen cattle in Kaduna State. The military disclosed that the operations were conducted

Nigerian army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram/African news   Nigeria’s army says it has freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno. The operation took place in the Mandara mountains, part of the militant group’s stronghold. Two infants “succumbed to exhaustion” due to the challenging mountainous terrain and the hardship they endured during their prolonged captivity, an army spokesperson, Haruna Sani, said. “The remaining rescued

Defence Minister Hails Navy’s Role in Maritime Security, Blue Economy Growth/PR Nigeria

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Navy through enhanced funding, modern technology, and strategic support to enable it effectively safeguard the nation’s maritime interests and drive economic growth.  Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the

 DSS, Forest Guards Intercept Medical Supplies Bound for ISWAP Fighters…/PR Nigeria  The Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with forest guards in Borno State, has intercepted a large consignment of medical supplies allegedly destined for fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), in what security sources described as a major disruption of the group’s logistics network.

Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempts, Rescue 10 Victims in Plateau, Kaduna/PR Nigeria Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued at least 10 victims during a series of coordinated operations conducted across Plateau and Kaduna states over the past 48 hours. The military said the successful operations demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding lives and securing communities and major highways within the Joint Operations

Muslim Women Group Condemns Insecurity, Demands Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils PR Nigeria. The Criterion (Al-Furqaan), an association of Muslim women in business and the professions across Nigeria, has condemned the worsening security situation in the country and called for the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. In a statement issued on behalf of the organisation, the International Ameerah of The Criterion, Hajia Shakirat

Troops Neutralise Suspected Terrorist , Arrest Drug Peddler in Borno/PR Nigeria Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a suspected terrorist scout and arrested a suspected drug peddler in separate operations conducted in Borno State as part of ongoing efforts to combat insurgency and criminal activities in the North-East. Military sources disclosed that the first operation took place at about 10:15 p.m. on June 6 in Konduga Local Government Area, where

Mali’s al Qaeda branch offers €2 million bounty for president’s capture/PR Nigeria The insurgents’ statement on Thursday follows a ​similar offer made by the governmentfor ⁠information leading to JNIM leader Iyad ​Ag Ghaly, and other militant figures. It was ​shared by the SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks jihadist activity and communications worldwide. Al Qaeda-linked attacks in April that ​killed Mali’s defence minister set off ​fighting across the country’s vast desert north,

NAF Deploys Aerial Assets to Support Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils/PR Nigeria The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed aerial surveillance assets to support ongoing search-and-rescue operations to secure the release of teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local

Troops Arrest Five Terrorists’ Informants in Niger, Recover Phones, Cash/ PR Nigeria

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, have arrested five suspected bandits’ and terrorists’ informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State, while also recovered communication devices, cash, and other items linked to criminal activities. According to a statement by the Task Force, the operations were carried out during routine patrols and

Nigeria Pushes for Real-Time Intelligence Sharing at INTERPOL West Africa Meeting/ PR Nigeria Nigeria Pushes for Real-Time Intelligence Sharing at INTERPOL West Africa Meeting. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday presided over the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa, calling for deeper regional coordination to combat transnational organised crime. The meeting, held at Johnwood Hotel in

Troops Arrest Suspected Arms Courier, Seize Over 1,000 Rounds of Ammunition,.. / PR Nigeria Troops Arrest Suspected Arms Courier, Seize Over 1,000 Rounds of Ammunition, Recover Rustled Cattle in Zamfara, Kaduna Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have arrested a suspected arms courier and recovered a large cache of ammunition in Zamfara State, while also foiling a cattle rustling operation and recovering 53

Military Airstrikes Eliminate Over 50 Terrorists in Lake Chad, Arrests Logistics/ PR Nigeria The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant successes in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, with precision air strikes neutralising key terrorist commanders and scores of fighters in the Lake Chad region, while troops in Maiduguri arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier and informant. Military sources disclosed that sustained air offensives

Zamfara Police Repel Bandit Attack, Eliminate 6 Terrorists, Arrest 21 Suspects/ PR Nigeria Security agencies in Zamfara State have recorded significant operational gains in separate anti-crime operations, including the neutralisation of six suspected bandits during a foiled attack in Maru Local Government Area and the arrest of 21 suspects alongside the recovery of 20 motorcycles in Gusau. Security sources said the first incident occurred on June 9 at about 11:00 a.m. when a

Troops Neutralise 24 Bandits, Rescue 194 Hostages/ PR Nigeria The Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded significant operational successes in their ongoing counter-banditry and counter-terrorism campaign across parts of the North-West and North-Central regions, neutralising 24 bandits, rescuing 194 kidnapped victims, and arresting

Nigerian Army Officer Makes History, Wins Top US Army War College… / PR Nigeria A Nigerian Army officer, Colonel TG Ajato, has made history at the United States Army War College (USAWC), Carlisle, Pennsylvania, after emerging as the first International Fellow to win the institution’s highest academic writing honour. Colonel Ajato graduated with honours during the USAWC Academic Year 2026 programme, distinguishing himself among a highly competitive class of 365

ANALYSIS: Why Terrorists Abduct, Kill Top Military Officers in Nigeria, By/ PR Nigeria The persistent wave of rural criminality in Nigeria including village raids, cattle rustling, kidnappings, and violent attacks on communities has become one of the country’s most enduring security challenges. These crimes are particularly prevalent in the North-West and North-Central regions, where armed banditry and terrorist activities have continued to threaten lives, livelihoods, and

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Nigeria targets 2.5mbpd oil output – Lokpobiri/ Premium The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said that Nigeria’s crude oil production target remains 2.5 million barrels per day (mbpd). He said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources’ 2026 Management Retreat. The theme of the retreat is: “Driving Institutional Performance and Accountability in the Petroleum Sector for Sustainable National

Era of abandoned projects over – Tinubu/ Premium President Bola Tinubu says the era of abandoned projects is over, stressing that his administration will complete every project it started. Mr Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the two main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway, from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II Junction.

Nigeria needs stronger data system to achieve $1tn economy – Speaker Tajudeen/Premium The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said Nigeria’s aspiration to build a $1 trillion economy will remain difficult to achieve without a robust, credible and modern statistical system capable of providing accurate data for decision-making.

DEMOCRACY DAY: Tinubu Tasks Nigerians on Economic Freedom, Confers National Honours on Democracy Heroes/ PR Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians to unite behind efforts to secure economic prosperity, declaring that while the generation of June 12 won the battle for democracy, the present generation must focus on achieving economic freedom and national development. In his nationwide address to mark the 2026 Democracy Day

EFCC arraigns two people, firm for alleged N560 million theft in Lagos/ Premium The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned two individuals and a company before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over an alleged theft of N560 million. The defendants, Olivia Dike and Azeez Siyanbola, were arraigned alongside Eniafelamo Global Seven Nigeria