Religion
Widowed by Insecurity, Women Struggle to Remarry in Borno State, North-East Nigeria.
Barriers hinder women from remarrying. Data on Nigeria report more than 10,000 women widowed since Boko Haram conflict in 2009. During the insurgency, hundreds of young men from Borno state were arrested, abducted, or forced to join the insurgents.
UN Demands Justice for 63 Killed in Nigeria’s Northeast
“Civilians should never be a target”. The United Nations strongly condemned the recent attack in Darul Jamal, a village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. 63 people, including Nigerian soldiers, was murdered during the assault.
ISWAP Kills Five Farmers in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Saturday, August 30, suspected ISWAP insurgents killed at least five farmers. The tragedy occurred in Ngoshe, a community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. “Such horrors visit us almost daily” said Junaid Jibrin, a legislative aide.
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast. The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) urge the government to provide us with the necessary support. Farmers abandonned their farms, threatening food security in the communities.
Roaring trade as curfew in Bama is suspended for Ramadan
High temperatures keep fasting worshippers inside during the day – but when the sun goes down markets in the Bama district of Borno State come alive with shoppers. Businesspeople are […]
Peaceful and joyous Eid al-Fitr in Nigeria’s northeast
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) have been joyous, colourful and – most importantly – peaceful. On Wednesday, April 10, the faithful […]
Eid-El-Kabir: Amid tight security, celebrations in Nigeria’s northeast go peacefully and harmoniously
Heavy presence of police officers, soldiers, members of the civilian joint task force and other security operatives ensure the safety of worshippers across the northeast of Nigeria
Shehu calls for peace and tolerance during the holy month of Ramadan
After all the years of hostility during the insurgency, now is the time to promote unity among all the people of Borno State.
Christians in Maiduguri can at long last prepare for a peaceful and holy religious festive period
For the first time in many years, Christians in Maiduguri have openly started preparing for the festive Christmas period, one of the holiest times for believers.
No level playing field for women athletes in northeastern Nigeria
Globally, sport is one of the most powerful and recognised tools to promote peace, unity, tolerance and understanding, bringing diverse people together across boundaries, cultures and religions. Sporting activities also […]
