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ISWAP releases humanitarian aid workers and civilians after months of captivity
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) extremist group has released 10 abductees, including seven humanitarian workers from international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), a pastor from Plateau State, and two civilians, […]
Zulum reopens Chibok school where more than 200 girls were abducted in 2014
When extremists – thought to be members of the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād (JAS) and commonly referred to a Boko Haram – abducted more than 200 girls from the […]
Stick to the rules of the road: No phoning or texting when driving
If you use your mobile phone while driving, you are not only putting your own life in danger but also the lives of passengers, other drivers and pedestrians. And, if […]
At least 160 dead after “overloaded, old and weak” boat capsizes in Kebbi State
Authorities have confirmed that at least 160 people died when an overloaded boat capsized on the Niger River in Kebbi State in northwest Nigeria on Wednesday, May 26. Yusuf Birma, […]
Military kills 18 ISWAP members in fourth attack on Dikwa since March
Eighteen members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed during an attack in the Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday, May 16A source, […]
Eid is the time to lend a helping hand
Thursday evening marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan − a time when Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr known as the festival of breaking the fast. Traditionally Muslims […]
High prices will force many to hold low-key Eid celebrations
Residents of Damboa and Maiduguri say they are not doing much to prepare for the Eid al-Fitr celebrations because the economic downturn, high cost of living and rising inflation have […]
Leave the village or die
After killing eight people – including a soldier and vigilantes – and wounding many others, insurgents told residents of Ajiri to “leave the village or die”. “And don’t come back,” […]
After vicious gunfights, ISWAP insurgents hand out cash to astonished Geidam residents
In an astonishing move and after a deadly and drawn-out battle in Geidam – which began last Friday and ended on Wednesday − members of the Islamic State West Africa […]
Nigeria is hungry for peace
The country is insecure and urgently needs help to stop the violence, killings, kidnappings and abductions − and the escalating vicious attacks by insurgents. This week Nigeria’s parliament called on […]
