Peace & Security
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
Nine Soldiers Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Nigeria’s Borno State
Eight soldiers eventually made it back to base, but the remainder, including a commanding officer ranked as a major, are unaccounted for.
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.
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 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.
