Regional News
Less than a month after N’Djamena cut its defence cooperation agreement with Paris, a French army base has been handed over to the Chadian army. According to a local source, French troops left the base in Faya and headed to the capital, around 780km southwest. The troops will then travel back to France in the coming weeks.
Foreign military bases in Nigeria: The dynamics of the geo-politics – Daily Trust
Last week, some of us wrote an open letter to the President and the leadership of the National Assembly drawing their attention to information we have received that Nigeria was in discussions with the United States and France, who are seeking our country’s permission to establish military bases. We strongly advised against it.
Airstrike kills 10 Sokoto villagers – Daily Trust
A military airstrike hit two villages in Sokoto on Wednesday and claimed the lives of 10 civilians, locals and community leaders said. Residents said the incident, which occurred around 7am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area, also left many other people injured.
Niger Republic raises fresh allegations against Tinubu’s govt – Daily Trust
The recent development has further strained the delicate relationship between Nigeria and its closest neighbour, Niger, and by extension, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tchiani, in an interview with Radio-Télévision du Niger, the country’s state media, on Wednesday night, accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of conniving with France to destabilise Niger Republic.
22 injured as vehicle ploughs into Christmas procession in Gombe
The police have confirmed that 22 persons were injured on Wednesday afternoon after a car ploughed into a Christmas procession in Gombe State. A statement by the police spokesperson in the state, Buhari Abdullahi, on Wednesday, said the incident happened at about 2 p.m. when a yet-to-be-identified driver lost control of his vehicle and ran into Christian faithful from Tumfure community who were on a procession to the emir’s palace and the Government House.
Chad orders French troops to leave within six weeks as relations sour
The request, received late Thursday, gives Paris just six weeks to remove 1,000 soldiers and their equipment. French officials say the tight deadline is likely to further strain relations. French military sources called the move “a pressure tactic from the hardline faction of Chad’s inner circle of power” – adding that such a withdrawal would be impossible.
Two police operatives killed during shootout with suspected kidnappers
Two police officers were fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with kidnappers in Imo State, an official said. Imo, police spokesperson Henry Okoye said the two officers died from gunshot injuries sustained during the gun battle. He said the police dismantled the notorious kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate at Orogwe, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. In his statement, Mr Okoye said three suspects were killed, and two others – David Ifeanyichukwu, 20 and Abuchi Joseph, 24 – were arrested.
Security operatives dismantle criminal camp, recover bombs
Combined security operatives have dismantled a criminal camp and structures in Nimo, a community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra State, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the camps were destroyed when a combined security team raided the Nimo Community on Tuesday.
Gunmen abduct Nigerian lawmaker returning home for Christmas
Gunmen have abducted member of the Anambra House of Assembly. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the lawmaker, Justice Azuka, was abducted on Tuesday night along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
ANALYSIS: Despite inflicting heavy losses on bandits in 2024, Nigerian military faces daunting task
At least 15 banditry kingpins were killed by military operatives or rival bandits in 2024. Yet, the war on banditry may linger, taking the dimension of the more than a decade-long insurgency in the North-east. Those killed include Halilu Sububu, a wealthy criminal figure connected to Sahelian jihadists. Nigerian soldiers killed him and some of his foot soldiers in a joint operation with local vigilantes in September.
Two civilians die as ISWAP terrorists attack village in Borno – Yerwa Express News
At least, two civilians were killed when Islamic State West Africa Province launched a distressing attack on Kauji village in Damboa Local Government Area in Borno State. Sources, including hunters in the community who confirmed the attack to our reporter in Maiduguri, said the terrorists stormed the village Monday around 1:00 am.
Over 20 civilians killed in central Mali village attacks | Reuters
Suspected jihadists killed more than 20 people in a string of attacks on villages in central Mali’s insurgency-hit Mopti region on Friday, two local sources said. The unidentified assailants struck during the day and into the evening, ransacking and burning six villages in the Bandiagara area, the sources said on Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
EXCLUSIVE: How Boko Haram killed civil defence officials in Niger | Premium Times Nigeria
On 19 November, a five-vehicle convoy comprising 20 Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers from Kaduna Command was escorting a mining syndicate, including two Chinese nationals, when they were ambushed by Boko Haram terrorists near the Dagwachi-Falali axis in Niger State. Two NSCDC officers were killed in the attack, while a Chinese miner identified as Liu sustained gunshot wounds, sources with direct knowledge of the incident told PREMIUM TIMES.
Troops neutralise 212, arrest 317 suspects, rescue 152 hostages – Yerwa Express News
Troops of Nigeria military have neutralised 212 terrorists, apprehended 317 suspects and rescued 152 kidnapped hostages through a well executed operation across the country in the last one week. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.- Gen. Edward Buba, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Cameroon: Rehabilitated ex-Boko Haram fighters start civilian lives | Africanews
Moussa Idriss says he is ready to turn a new page. Once a Boko Haram fighter, Idriss surrendered to the Cameroonian army in 2017. At a centre for disarmed and demobilized fighters in Cameroon’s Far North region, Idriss and his colleagues will be taught new skills to help them lead productive lives. “Today, I am ready to return home to my family. I am happy to reunite with my family, my brothers, and my father. I want to stay in the community,” said the ex-combatant. Since 2018, Cameroon has set up two deradicalization centres in Mora and Meri where more than 3,000 former fighters are being trained in various trades.
Lassa fever: Nigeria recorded 190 deaths, 1,154 cases in 2024 –NCDC – Daily Trust
Nigeria recorded a total of 1,154 Lassa fever cases with 190 deaths this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. The Director General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, stated this Monday in Abuja while giving an update on the Lassa fever outbreak in the country.
Death toll in latest stampedes in Nigeria rises to at least 32 | Africanews
The death toll from stampedes during two separate Christmas charity events in Nigeria has risen to 32, police said on Sunday. The victims, include at least four children. As the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, large crowds had gathered to collect food and clothing distributed at the Christmas charity events. The dead included 22 people in southeastern Anambra state’s Okija town, where a philanthropist had organised a food distribution, local police said. Ten others died in the capital, Abuja, during a similar church-organised event.
Terrorists kill one vigilante hunter, steal vehicle in Maiduguri – Yerwa Express News
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed one vigilante hunter in an attack on Dalori town in Borno State. The terrorists who stormed the town Saturday night around 9:40 pm with motorbikes engaged a formation of vigilante hunters in a gun battle. A hunter from the village who preferred not to be named because he was not authorised to speak to the press told our reporter that the terrorists killed one hunter while one sustained injuries.
UPDATED: Insecurity: I’m happy with the military, no need for probe – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said on Monday that he has no reason to probe the military operations across the country. Mr Tinubu said while there might be leakages, the military hierarchy is judiciously utilising funds allocated to it. He spoke during his first Presidential Media Chat. Nigerian soldiers are deployed to over 30 of the 36 states in Nigeria to curb one form of insecurity or the other. “I’m not probing any service chief,” the president said when asked if he has plans to do such. “You cannot disrespect the institution because of threats of probe.”
ISWAP Attacks Security Post in Borno, Kills 1, Leaves with Patrol Truck – HumAngle
On Saturday, Dec. 21, residents of the Dalori community were enjoying a peaceful evening, with children fast asleep and the night offering the perfect atmosphere for rest. Suddenly, this peace and tranquillity were disrupted by the intrusion of members of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP). Around midnight, the terrorists attacked the village which shelters displaced communities housed in the 1000 Housing Unit along the Maiduguri-Konduga road in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. It started with gunfire.
Nigeria sets up emergency response centre amid rise in Lassa fever cases | Africanews
Lassa fever has claimed 190 lives in Nigeria this year, and the disease has infected more than 1100 people across six states. This has prompted Nigeria to set up an emergency response centre, after a risk assessment by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control categorized it as high. The facility will help organise the control and management of the cases The head of the agency noted that peak transmission typically occurs between October and May, and that there had been a rise in cases and deaths in the last four weeks. A viral hemorrhagic illness, Lassa fever is primarily passed to humans by contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent urine or excrement.
Nigerian troops arrest 4 Ambazonian rebels in Taraba – Yerwa Express News
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of the Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have arrested four suspected members of Ambazonian rebels in Taraba. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ambazonia is a rebel group operating in neighbouring Cameroon Republic. A statement on Saturday in Jalingo by Capt.
Chadian opposition coalition calls for vote boycott, claims lack of democracy | Africanews
As Chad’s legislative and local elections scheduled for December 29 approach, a heated debate is unfolding on the streets of N’Djamena. The opposition is calling for a boycott, while the ruling party is actively campaigning, with festive rallies, door-to-door visits, and market tours. The opposition parties argue that “presenting candidates in these pre-determined elections is merely legitimizing a power structure that seeks to be validated.” They claim that the elections are already a foregone conclusion, and by participating, they would give legitimacy to a government that they accuse of being undemocratic.
Nigeria: Niger Delta oil spill clean up ‘total failure’, leaked files say | Africanews
As it crossed the Niger Delta in 2021, a satellite imaged acres of bare land. The site outside the city of Port Harcourt was on a United Nations Environment Programme cleanup list, supposed to be restored to green farmland as the Delta was before thousands of oil spills turned it into a byword for pollution. Instead it was left a sandy “moonscape” unusable for farming, according to U.N. documents.
Tension as herders protest alleged land grabbing in Jigawa community
Tension is rising in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State after resident herders protested the alleged seizure of their land by a rice-farming company. A viral video of some of the herders surfaced online showing a violent confrontation between the herders and officials working on the land at Marke forest.
Christmas: Nigerians lament high prices of rice, chicken, onions, other food items
The high prices of basic food items and cooking ingredients dampened the festive mood for many Nigerians across the country as residents join the rest of the world for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Residents and sellers of essential food items who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES expressed worries about the high prices — compared to last year’s Christmas season – and how they put pressure on their budgets.
Nigerian Customs dissolves joint border patrol team – Yerwa Express News
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has announced the dissolution of its Joint Border Patrol Team, JBPT. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Maiwada said that the move was made after due consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA.
Fresh 403 Nigerians return from Niger Republic – Refugee commission – Daily Trust
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), on Monday, disclosed that 403 Nigerian migrants who had been stranded in the Niger Republic voluntarily returned on Saturday. A statement by the agency said the return of the Nigerian refugees was jointly organised by the Nigerian Mission in Niamey and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Over 800 terrorism suspects acquitted over lack of evidence – Daily Trust
No fewer than 888 individuals charged with terrorism links have been discharged and acquitted by the court due to lack of evidence among other reasons, the federal government has disclosed. Specifically, the government recorded a total of 1,743 prosecuted cases from phase 1 to phase 6 of terrorism trials that were carried out in the popular Kainji detention facility from 2017 to date.
Herder loses 3 children to ‘alleged’ police, vigilante raids in Abuja – Daily Trust
A 67-year-old herder, Alhaji Mohammed Suleiman Maifadama, has accused the police and Fulani vigilantes of allegedly killing three of his children at Shereti village in Kabusa ward of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the FCT. Maifadama, while narrating the incident to our reporter over the phone on Monday, said the incident happened on December 18, 2024, at about 12am at the herders’ camp in Shereti community.
Alau Dam collapse: Act before another disaster strikes, Zulum tells FG – Daily Trust
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has alerted the federal government that another rainy season is four months away, calling for urgent need to reconstruct the collapsed Alau Dam that caused devastating floods in Maiduguri and Jere cities. On September 10, 2024, over 112 million cubic liters of water stored in the Alau Dam was released downstream into the capital city where hundreds of lives and property worth billions of naira were affected.
14 killed in fresh Plateau attack – Daily Trust
No fewer than 14 persons were reportedly killed and one other injured in a night attack in Gidan Ado community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National Publicity Secretary of Irigwe Community Development Association (IDA), Sam Jugo, confirmed the incident told journalists.
2 herders killed as bandits rustle cows in Kaduna – Daily Trust
Bandits have reportedly shot dead two herders while injuring three others and rustled cows at Hayin-Dam bush near Azzara village in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. A community leader from the area confirmed the incident to our reporter through the phone last Wednesday, evening, saying that it happened on Tuesday, at about 5:23pm in the area.
Troops kill 13 IPOB members – Daily Trust
Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, “Operation UDO KA” have neutralised 13 armed members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and nabbed three kidnappers in South-East.
The spokesman of the task force, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, made this known in a statement on Monday in Enugu.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Monday charged all the newly promoted senior officers of Nigerian Navy and Army to make 2025 a decisive year in the fight against banditry, terrorism and oil thieves. The military chief, who stated this shortly after the officers’ decorations to the new enviable ranks, said it is high time the armed forces decisively tackled the scourge, which he said has plagued the country for the past 15 years.
Institute to implement WHO mental health gap training programme – Daily Trust
The Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH) is working towards implementing the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) in the country. A statement Sunday issued by the institute said it will do so through a training programme in Nigeria in 2025.
Food insecurity: Researchers seek public support for new maize variety – Daily Trust
Researchers from the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria are seeking public support for a new maize variety that has the potential to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on maize imports and address the nation’s food insecurity. They spoke yesterday in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Media Trust Group, owners of Daily Trust, Weekend Trust, Teen Trust, Digital Trust, Aminiya, Trust TV and Trust Radio.
Stampedes kill 213 Nigerians in 11 years – Daily Trust
At least 213 Nigerians lost their lives to separate stampedes in the last 11 years, investigations by Daily Trust have revealed. Majority of those incidents were recorded during distributions of food items. In the last six days, stampedes during food distributions killed about 72 lives in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija community, Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Dams key in Nigeria attaining food sufficiency – Daily Trust
Nigeria has continued to grapple with what could aptly be described as self-imposed food insecurity, poverty and environmental degradation. Millions of farmers across the country only rely on rain-fed agriculture, and are left with no other option than to remain idle throughout the dry season.
Empowering women in Africa’s mining sector – Daily Trust
Strengthening its role in advocating for the rights and empowerment of women in the mining sector, particularly in Africa, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has continued to make a significant impact across the continent. One of the standout achievements of this year was our support for Comfort Ezekiel, a young girl from Kogi State, Nigeria, who lost her arm in a mining accident. Comfort’s life has taken a positive turn with the funding of her education, providing a vital opportunity for her to rebuild her future despite the tragic setback.
Azman Air: We neither sold nor smuggled plane to Iran – Daily Trust
Azman Air has denied the widespread report that it sold its aircraft to Iran even as it threatened to take legal action on the allegations. Daily Trust reports that there has been a controversy over the alleged sale of its two aircraft to Iran without following due process and in violation of international sanctions on Iran.
‘A Death Trap’: Commuters Frustrated Over Abandoned Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway Project – HumAngle
On a warm afternoon in April 2023, Audu Bala, a 50-year-old commercial driver, gripped the steering wheel of his car tightly while driving from Maiduguri to Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria. His vehicle, packed with passengers, veered into a collision while he swerved to avoid a pothole on the partially completed highway. The accident was fatal. It left Bala alive but scarred, both physically and emotionally. The other driver didn’t survive.
Democratic system failed to meet citizens’ expectations in 25 years –Bugaje – Daily Trust
An Islamic scholar and political activist, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has highlighted the inability of the democratic system to meet citizens’ expectations over the past 25 years. Speaking at the second annual conference organised by the Ahlul-Bayt Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, he pointed out the rising insecurity, corruption, poverty, and failure of governance. He however asserted that ethical politics rooted in collective interests and values must replace the current dysfunctional democratic framework.
Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria? | Africanews
Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. Families are struggling during the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. At least 35 children were killed in southwestern Oyo state on Wednesday. And on Saturday, 22 people died in southeastern Anambra state while 10 died in the capital, Abuja, where more than 1,000 people had gathered at a church to receive clothes and food. Here’s why people in Africa’s most populous country are risking their lives for holiday donations.
Burkina Faso adopts amnesty law for 2015 putschists | Africanews
Burkina Faso’s government has adopted a new bill which will grant amnesty to people convicted in connection with the failed 2015 coup. The Minister of Justice said they will first have to admit to facts, behave well, and be willing to be operationally deployed in the fight against terrorism. In 2015, a group of soldiers from the country’s elite Presidential Security Regiment, loyal to ousted President Blaise Campaore, attempted to end the transitional government less than a month before democratic elections. Campaore was forced out of office in 2014 by protesters angered by his attempt to change the constitution to extend his 27-year rule, and fled the country.
Rural Communities in Nigeria’s Borno Struggle for Basic Amenities – HumAngle
Baba Aji Fariya, an elderly man with a weathered face and tired eyes, gazes down a sandy path leading out of his village, Fariya, in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. His expression is heavy, mirroring the struggles of his community. Over the last two decades, Fariya has grown from a small settlement to a community of over 20,000 residents, fuelled by the arrival of people displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. Yet, this growth has not been matched by the development of critical infrastructure.
Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security | Reuters
Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state of Zamfara after a five-year suspension, the mining minister said, citing improved security. Mining activities in Zamfara, which holds huge gold, lithium and copper deposits, were suspended in 2019 following incessant bandit attacks.
How insecurity is robbing Nigerian kids of education
Abubakar Sani’s blank face masked his mood and made it difficult to decipher the stories his eyes had to tell. From Gwashi, a village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, where he resides, he had watched the evolution of the bandits terrorising the Northwestern part of Nigeria. At first, he said, the attackers didn’t kill. “They just shot in the air and looted stores and shops. Weeks later, they would return,” he told PREMIUM TIMES in September.
Peace and Security
France rushes to withdraw troops from Chad following new deadline | Africanews
The situation caught France by surprise. It was preparing to start withdrawing its ground troops in Chad from next week. Then on Friday, Paris received a communiqué from the authorities demanding the total withdrawal of all personnel from its base in N’Djamena by 31 December. This is another setback for France. Chad was the last stronghold of French influence in the Sahel region of West Africa. Paris was planning to begin repatriating its soldiers from Tuesday, although sources suggest negotiations were underway for a gradual withdrawal ending in March.
Alliance of Sahel States rejects ECOWAS timeline for its withdrawal | Africanews
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprised of Mali Burkina Faso and Niger have rejected the timeline issues by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) claiming it is a scheme to destabilize their newfound entity. At a summit held a week ago in Abuja, Nigeria, the regional organization announced a six-month withdrawal period to allow the three countries to reconsider their decision after their official departure date at the end of January 2025. But according to the AES heads of state, this decision is “nothing more than yet another attempt by the French and its auxiliaries to continue planning and carrying out destabilizing actions against the AES”.
CIATECH Africa calls for inclusion of cybersecurity in Nigeria’s curriculum – Yerwa Express News
CIATECH Africa, an advocate for technological advancement and digital literacy in Nigeria, has called for the integration of cybersecurity in Nigeria’s academic curriculum. The organization said that the increasing reliance on digital platforms across sectors necessitates equipping students with the skills to navigate and secure cyberspace.
Nigeria nominates Elias as candidate to International Court of Justice – Daily Trust
Nigeria has formally presented Dr. Olufemi Elias as the country’s candidate to the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Netherlands, for the term 2027 to 2036. The ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations set up in 1945 after the World War II to settle disputes within states, in line with international law. The World Court has a panel of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for nine-year terms. An election for a seat at the court is expected to hold in 2026.
‘Nigeria not working with France to cause chaos in Niger’ – Daily Trust
The Coalition for the Advancement of Peace and Democracy in West Africa has rubbished allegations that the Nigerian government is working with France to destabilise the Republic of Niger. The group in a press conference on Monday in Abuja said the allegations were misleading and targeted towards causing disaffection between the government of Nigeria and citizens.
Xmas: Police deploy 3,180 personnel in FCT worship centres, others – Daily Trust
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, says the command has deployed 3,180 officers at various worship centres across the FCT during the celebration of Christmas on Monday, December 25, 2024. Disu, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the command in Abuja, on Monday, said the officers were deployed in order to ensure the safety and security of residents during the Christmas celebration and New Year.
IGP seeks sustained community collaboration in tackling insecurity – Daily Trust
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has advocated sustained collaboration in order to tackle the security challenges bedeviling parts of the country. Egbetokun said this in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, during the official commissioning of the fully equipped ultra-modern Ogbona Divisional Police office and handing over of police patrol vehicle and four motorcycles to the State police command.
Alleged terrorism: Suspects linked to bandit leader, Bello Turji, plead not guilty – Daily Trust
Four suspects linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them by the Federal Government bordering on alleged terrorism. The suspects; Musa Muhammad Kamarawa; Abubakar Hashimu, a.k.a. Doctor; Samuel Chinedu and Lucky Chukwuma, denied their involvement in the act before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, when the 11 counts were read to them.
Association condemns alleged murder of Nigerian – Daily Trust
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand Protea Estate.
Humanitarian
NNPC foundation gives free cancer test to 3,441 persons – Daily Trust
The NNPC Foundation has carried out free cancer screening to over 3,441 persons across the country have benefitted from the free screening intervention. A statement stated that the free cancer screening campaigns tagged “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening” were held across the six geopolitical zones of the country with screening centres in Kaduna, Rivers, Ondo, Benue, Imo and Gombe States.
Adamawa approves N235m flood relief fund – Daily Trust
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved a phase two intervention fund of N235 million to support 941 households affected by floods in Numan, Lamurde, Demsa, Michika, and Madagali. Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services, Bello Hamman Diram, said the support was not an emergency, but a recovery and development initiative.
The Pains and Struggles of Nigeria’s Forgotten IDPs in El-Miskin Camp – HumAngle
Deep within the sprawling city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, lies the El-Miskin camp, housing hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled their various communities as a result of the Boko Haram conflict in northeastern Nigeria. For over a decade, they have endured dire conditions and have felt neglected by the government and the rest of the world.
Extortion amidst Trauma: NIMC officials prey on Boko Haram victims, others
Thousands of Borno residents, including many displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, are extorted by public officials when they try to register for the National Identification Number (NIN).
One of the victims is Fatima Bukar, an internally displaced person from Falamfatori who now lives with her relatives in Maiduguri.
Reflections on HumAngle’s 2024 and Outlook for 2025 – HumAngle
HumAngle continues to interrogate the fluid dynamics of the conflict landscape across Africa, particularly in the Lake Chad and Sahel regions. Our coverage has focused on underreported issues and voices that are often sidelined. As 2024 draws to a close, it is important to contemplate the difficulties and stark truths encountered in Africa’s conflict-affected regions over the past year.
Foundation secures release of 40 inmates – Daily Trust
A non-governmental organisation, The Victory Idewele Foundation (VIF), has announced the donation of N10 million to cover court fines for about 40 eligible inmates. During visits to the Koton-Karfe, Kabba and Ankpa Correctional Centres in Kogi State, it also called for nationwide rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society, according to a statement it issued.
Police record 38 gender-based violence cases in Anambra
The police in Anambra State said they recorded 38 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state between January and 21 December 2024. Adaobi Elosia, the officer-in-charge of GBV in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Amawbia.
Mobilization and economic development
Fintech debuts in Nigeria to boost financial services – Daily Trust
Bankit Africa, a rapidly growing Pan-African Fintech company, has birthed in Nigeria, introducing a cutting-edge mobile banking app that is set to transform the financial services landscape. The innovative, secure and dynamic mobile banking app, which is designed to empower customers to take control of their financial lives, offers a wide range of revolutionary financial solutions, providing users with unparalleled convenience, flexibility and security.
Credit to private sector declines by N1.8 trn – Daily Trust
Credit to the Private Sector (CPS) slumped from N75,834,241.09 in September to 73,947,418.84 in October, representing about three per cent decline in one month. Data by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the CPS has oscillated between N73 trillion and N74 trillion in the quarter of 2024.
Tincan customs hits N1.26trn revenue with 24/7 cargo clearance – Yerwa Express News
The outgoing Customs Area Controller, CAC, of Tincan Island Command, Dera Nnadi has attributed the N1.26 trillion revenue to the implementation of a 24-hour cargo clearance system, which includes weekend operations. Mr Nnadi disclosed this during the handover ceremony to the newly appointed CAC of Tincan Island Customs Command in Lagos on Friday.
