Regional News
Germany Pledges Extra €10 Million to Power New €61 Million UN Peace Initiative in Borno
“Germany will commit another 10 million Euros to this endeavour for the next two years under the leadership of the governor and the government of Nigeria this will be a big success and bring peace and prosperity to Borno State,”
Nigerian Government Pledges Support for Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees in Chad
For those of you willing to return home, you should liaise with the Lake Chad Basin Commission to take the census while the state governments repatriate you to your respective states,” Buni said.
Weekly Press Review 07-13 August 2026
Eighty-seven days after terrorists abducted pupils from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, their families said the pain of their absence remains as raw as it was on the morning they were take
How Grinding Machines are Changing the Lives of Displaced Women in Bama
In Bama, a grinding machine becomes a symbol of hope for a widow, while raising questions about justice and peace
Beyond Conflict, Local Voices Push for a New Narrative in the Lake Chad Region
Speakers at TEDxMaiduguri say community-led solutions, innovation and resilience are key to rebuilding communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
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.
Harvesting Uncertainty: How Borno Farmers Navigate Insecurity and Climate Change
Across Borno’s North, Central, and South senatorial districts, farmers are forced to adapt to insecurity and climate change that are reshaping agriculture and food production.
“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.
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.
