Humanitarian
He’s Alive for Now, but I’m Still Worried – Victim’s Wife
Returning on Tuesday, Fatima was relieved to find Umar alive and undergoing treatment, though she remains anxious: “He’s Alive for Now, but I’m still worried looking at the degree of the injuries he sustained in his head and stomach.”
Renewed Jihadist Onslaught in Nigeria’s Northeast: A Alarming Surge in Violence
In a March 10, 2026, interview, Kabiru Adamu of Beacon Consulting attributed the resurgence to improved jihadist tactics and urged clearer public communication on international partnerships (e.g., with the U.S.) and addressing citizen concerns.
6.5 Million Face Acute Malnutrition as Hunger Crisis Hits Northeast Nigeria
“I thought I was going to lose him,” Zainab said. Umar’s story is just one of many, as displacement and loss of livelihoods push families into food insecurity.
Nigerian Government Plans to Return Over 10 Million Children to School
The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes for more than 29 million children, empower around 500,000 teachers, construct 13,000 new classrooms and return at least 1.5 million out-of-school children to formal or non-formal education programs.
Jihadist Attack Claims 162 Lives in Nigeria’s North-Central
Residents reported that the gunmen were jihadists who had previously preached in the community, demanding that villagers abandon allegiance to the Nigerian state and adopt Sharia law under their extremist interpretation.
More Than 3,000 Borno Refugees to Return Home from Cameroon
The refugees, primarily from communities in central and southern Borno—including areas such as Gwoza and Bama—fled to Cameroon during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency
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.
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.
