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Weekly Press Review 09-15 January, 2026
Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country’s south, both sides said Wednesday.
Weekly Press Review 02-08 January, 2026
How Bandits Killed 60 In Niger Market – Daily Trust At least 60 people were on Saturday killed in an attack at the Kasuwan Daji Market, Borgu LGA, Niger State.
Death Toll Hits 29 in Yobe Boat Mishap-Official
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026, at approximately 7:48 p.m., when an overloaded wooden canoe carrying around 52 passengers—mostly farmers, fishermen, and traders—capsized midway along the Yobe River near Garbi town.
Roadside Bomb Kills Nine Soldiers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Preliminary accounts indicate the IED was laid by insurgents, with reports attributing it to either Boko Haram remnants or the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which operates prominently in the area.
Cross-Border Unity and Resilience Shine as Kanuri Descendants Converge in Nigeria’s Borno State
He urged communities in Niger, Chad, and Cameroon – which he described as “lagging behind” – to prioritize formal education for their children.
Weekly Press Review 26th December to January 1st, 2026
Mali and Burkina Faso say they’re shutting their doors to US citizens, a direct response to President Donald Trump’s decision to ban travelers from their countries.
Weekly Press Review 19-25 December 2025
Five worshippers were reported killed and 35 others injured Wednesday when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Maiduguri,
US Launches Deadly Strikes on ISIS Targets in Northwest Nigeria, Trump Confirms
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry confirmed the “precision” air strikes, stating they were part of “structured security cooperation” with Washington. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike was conducted at Nigeria’s request, killing multiple ISIS
Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant After Mosque Explosion Killed 12, Injured Many in Maiduguri
An eyewitness, Mustapha Fariya, described the suspected suicide bomber as a male aged 18-20 with dreadlocks, who was roaming the street before prayer time.
Weekly Press Review 12-18 December, 2025
At least five Nigerian Army soldiers lost their lives as a result of a suicide attack in Pulka, a town under Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.



