Investigation
Cholera Outbreak in Borno Leaves Trail of Grief, Survival and Overwhelmed Health System
For Yabaye, a widow in Maiduguri, the outbreak delivered a devastating blow that no medical intervention could reverse. When visited in her home, she sat quietly in a red hijab, clutching her tasbeeh and whispering prayers, her voice trembling
Borno Orders School Closure in Askira-Uba Communities Days After Abduction of Schoolchildren
According to officials, 36 students — 25 females and 11 males from SS1, SS2, and SS3 classes — are still missing after the attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa.
“We Suspect Ransom Was Paid to Secure Our Release” – Survivor Says
At least 360 hostages, mostly women and children, have been freed from Boko Haram captivity in Borno State three months after their abduction from Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area.
At Least 74 Dead as Cholera Surge Overwhelms Borno State
Every day, we see more people arriving with severe watery diarrhoea and dehydration, many of whom have travelled long distances to reach care,” said Bienfait Tombola, MSF project medical coordinator for the surge response.
49 Die of Thirst in Niger After Truck Breaks Down
Two survivors endured a harrowing journey on foot, walking more than 50 kilometres to reach a water source before continuing to Assamaka. From there, they alerted authorities to the disaster.
ISWAP Fighters Kill at Least 29 Firewood Sellers and Fishermen in Borno Attack
Soldiers, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and relatives evacuated the bodies of the deceased, who were buried on Tuesday
How Three of My Children Were Abducted in Borno School Attack – Parent
Suspected gunmen stormed a school in Mussa village, Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, seizing dozens of young children, including toddlers from the nursery section.
From Detention to Reintegration: Life After 11 Years in Custody
Dr. Abubakar stressed the need for stronger efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, including monitoring of ex-combatants, accountability for any new offences, and targeted support for victims of the insurgency as compensation
Weekly Press Review 01-07 May, 2026
The Joint Investigation Centre at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, on Wednesday said it has concluded investigations involving 1,450 suspected terrorists. Authorities at the facility said over 500 suspects have been screened for prosecution.
Displaced Twice — First by Insurgents and Now by the State
“Prior to the death of the commander, things were fine,” he said. “But now the relationship is fragile, and lack of trust in the military is growing. We don’t know what changed, and nobody has explained anything to us.
