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Drug abuse and prostitution escalate in Borno IDP camp
Escalating drug abuse among young people and an increase in girls selling sex to meet their basic needs are getting ‘out of hand’ in internally displaced persons’ camp, says community […]
Two children killed in raging blaze
People left with only the clothes on their back as they drop everything and flee from fires that blazed through the densely packed settlements of Wanori, Kalari and Nugururi. Two […]
Soldiers die in attack on military camp in Borno State
A captain and a corporal have died in a third attack by insurgents in two weeks on military formations in Borno State – residents say ‘scores of terrorists’ were also […]
Parents fear disease outbreaks amid lack of healthcare facilities
As the number of cerebrospinal meningitis cases surges across Nigeria, displaced persons in Borno State say more children are falling ill every day and they fear for their lives. As […]
‘Looming security crisis’ as Niger exits military coalition
‘The urgency for a cohesive and collaborative response has never been more pressing … failure to fill the void left by Niger’s exit could plunge the region into deeper insecurity’. […]
Insurgents abduct 100 fishermen in Doron Baga
Abducted fishermen are recently repatriated refugees from Chad who were resettled in Doron Baga – security operatives say the men ventured beyond restricted safe areas. Suspected Islamic State West Africa […]
Seven ‘notorious terrorists’ surrender to troops
Fighters confess to participating in ‘multiple terrorist activities’ across northern Borno and tell Multinational Joint Task Force troops that the conflict has ‘exhausted’ them. Borno and tell Multinational Joint Task […]
Troops kill seven insurgents in attack on Yobe
Security operatives say escalating attacks are concerning and they have urged residents to be more vigilant, particularly during Ramadan when worshippers go out for midnight prayers. At least seven insurgents […]
More than 30 million Nigerians face acute food crisis – report
During the lean season from June to August, households are likely to face increased food consumption deficits, pushing more populations in risk areas into a critical food crisis threshold. As […]
Abducted professor and 29 others still being held captive
There has been no word of a Nigerian Army University Biu professor and 29 others who were abducted by insurgents more than a week ago in an attack on the […]
