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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 Seven “notorious terrorists” have surrendered to […]
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 […]
Repatriated Nigerian refugees face uncertainty as government’s resettlement efforts fall short
Refugees claim the Nigerian government has not kept its promise to provide adequate accommodation and support and say they feel uncertain about their future and extremely vulnerable. Thousands of refugees […]
New beginning for repatriated refugees
Thousands of Nigerians who have been living in a refugee camp in Chad have been repatriated – they will be staying in Maiduguri until it is safe to resettle in […]
Banki cattle market vital for trade between Borno, Cameroon and Chad
Revitalised market will not only restore livelihoods and accelerate economic recovery in conflict-affected areas, but it will also strengthen cross-border trade between Nigeria and its neighbours. The governor of Borno […]
Baga attack: death toll rises to more than 100
Borno State governor visits Baga to commiserate with families of the victims, urging residents to farm only in safe zones and warning them to refrain from colluding with insurgents. The […]
Borno State: Insurgents abduct 36 wood collectors in Konduga
‘Five insurgents with sophisticated weapons surrounded us and tied our hands and legs – I thought it was my last day when I saw them, I was convinced I was […]
Three killed in separate attacks in Chibok district of Borno State
Residents flee from their homes in Banzir village in Chibok as insurgents – thought to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province – set fire to 30 houses, […]
