Regional News
Boko Haram Attacks Kill 13 In Cameroon And Nigeria – Journal du Cameroun
Between Sunday and Monday, attacks attributed to elements of the armed jihadist group Boko Haram killed 13 people in Cameroon and Nigeria. One of the attacks took place in the Far North region of Cameroon in the town of Gouzda Wayam in the Mayo-Tsanaga division. The attackers struck on the night of 26/27 May 2024. In addition to the dead, they abducted children. The armed forces are searching for the attackers in order to free the hostages.
Death toll in Baga fishermen attack rises to 31, several missing – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
An attack on Tunbun Rogo, a fishing village in Borno State’s Kukawa Local Government area, has claimed the lives of 31 fishermen, with over 40 others still missing. A survivor shared an account with our reporter on Tuesday night. According to the eyewitness, the terrorists killed 31 fishermen, leaving many families awaiting news of their loved ones. The corpses of the victims remain in the bush, while others who fled to nearby bushes are gradually returning with wounds, receiving treatment from the military at Cross Kauwa.
Over 20 killed in attack on central Mali village (trtworld.com)
Over 20 civilians were killed in an attack in central Mali, a local official said on Sunday. The attack on Saturday targeted a village in the Circle of Bankass in Mopti region – one of several areas in Mali’s north and centre where armed groups have been waging an insurgency since 2012. Bankass Mayor Moulaye Guindo said unidentified armed assailants attacked villagers on their way to work their fields.
Cameroon: 2 Students Shot Dead In Bamenda – Journal du Cameroun
This Tuesday morning, gunmen shot dead two students in the Mankon, Bamenda II as they began the GCE Advanced Level examination. The assailants shot them during an attack on the St Frederik Mubang College. Although there has been no claim of responsibility for the attack, local people have blamed separatists’ fighters, who have a history of attacks on schools in the North West and South West regions. For several years, armed separatist groups have tried to force all schools in these regions to close to protest against the State of Cameroon.
BREAKING; Kukawa community flee as terrorists give ultimatum to vacate – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
Communities in Kukawa Local Government, Borno State, have been issued an ultimatum by ISWAP terrorists to leave their homes or face the group action. Abubakar Maisanya, a resident, spoke to our reporter via cellphone, saying the terrorists assembled many residents in the town and gave the warning. ‘We were gathered this morning by the terror group and received the warning. They said the deadline is Saturday, counting from today.
Shettima unveils action plan for internal displacement in 4 states – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday unveiled the State Action Plans on Durable Solution to Internal Displacement in the country. While unveiling the plan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Mr Shettima called for a global partnership to address the problem of internal displacement in Nigeria. The action plan is a United Nations Secretary General’s Solution Agenda on Internal Displacement.
10yrs after, Kala Balge leadership returns to town – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
Ajid Musa Ajid, chairman of Kala Balge Local Government Area, has returned to the town after a 10-year absence due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Ajid was accompanied by his deputy, the district head of Rann, a representative of the district head of Kala, the police DPO and Civilian JTF, among others.
Amid preparation for this year’s farming season following the start of rainfall, terrorists operating in Zamfara, North West Nigeria, are raiding agrarian communities to instil terror in farmers. In the Bakura Local Government Area of the state, they attacked Rini and Birnin Tudu, both farming communities on Monday, May 27, killing five people and abducting several others. Farmers in the areas said the terrorist attack shocked them because they had earlier paid millions as protection levies to avoid such occurrences.
Police arrest 92, recover bikes, counterfeit currencies, drugs in Jigawa – Daily Trust
The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 92 suspects in connection with various crimes including kidnapping, fraud, vandalism, theft and drug peddling. The command’s spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, explained that the arrests were made between May 1 and 15, 2024, during raids on black spots and criminal hideouts across the state.
Police confirm abduction of 2 varsity students in Benue – Daily Trust
The Police in Benue State on Wednesday confirmed the kidnapping of two female students of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) formerly called Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM). Witnesses said that the two students were kidnapped on Saturday night along the road leading to the university.
Governors mull roadmap for climate finance implementation – Daily Trust
The acting director-general of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Abdullateef Shittu, has said governors of the 36 states of the federation are considering a roadmap for successful climate finance implementation. Shittu who spoke on Wednesday in Abuja, during the opening session of a two-day symposium on ‘state access to climate finance’ organised by UKNiAF, in collaboration with the NGF, said the governors are committed to providing support in accessing climate finance to implement impactful projects.
BREAKING: ISWAP terrorists kill fishermen at Tumbun Rogo in Borno – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have killed at least 15 fishermen in the Tumbun Rogo Kangarwa ward, under the Kukawa Local Government area. The attack occurred on Sunday around 11 PM, when the fishermen were preparing for night fishing. According to a source, the terrorists stormed the area, armed with weapons. They rounded up the fishermen, arranging them before opening fire. Fifteen people were killed, while others, who managed to escape, sustained wounds and are receiving treatment at Cross Kauwa.
NAF airstrikes eliminate 30 terrorists in Katsina, Borno – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
The Nigeria Air Force, NAF, says the Components of Operations Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai have eliminated 30 terrorists in air strikes in their hideouts in Katsina and Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.Mr Gabkwet said the air strikes undertaken by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji in North West on May 27, eliminated several terrorists loyal to notorious terrorist kingpin known as Babura.
Police shoot 3 suspected kidnappers in Benue – Daily Trust
The police in Benue State on Wednesday shot and killed three suspected kidnappers in the Sankera axis of the state. Police spokeswoman, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement, said officers also rescued two kidnapped victims during the operation against their captors.
Tinubu marks one year in office as Nigerians continue to bear brunt of the economy | Africanews
One year on since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria’s President, many people feel that his promise of “renewed hope” remains largely unfulfilled. Tinubu assumed office with a big promise of new hope for Nigerians during a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country. This pledge left some citizens hopeful for improvements and others skeptical about the new government’s potential. But a significant spike in petrol prices has led to increased costs of goods and services nationwide, further reducing the disposable income for most citizens.
Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday May 29 after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a version dropped nearly a half-century ago. This development has sparked widespread criticism about how the law was hastily passed without much public input. President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the law comes a day after it was approved by both chambers of Nigeria’s National Assembly, which is dominated by the governing party. The federal lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in less than a week, an unusually fast process for important bills that usually take weeks or months to be considered.
Nigeria fights cervical cancer with HPV vaccine, extends campaign across country | Africanews
First introduced as part of the routine immunisation programme in October last year the HPV vaccine, developed to help prevent cervical cancer, was extended to a majority of Nigerian states on Monday. In the country’s southwestern Oyo state, health workers took part in a drive to spread information about the vaccine in local villages. “We have heard about the cervical cancer before now and we are aware of the disease it creates, that’s why I asked my daughter to go get vaccinated as a preventive measure,” said Ramotalai Awoniran, after her daughter received the vaccine.
Nigeria cracks down on illegal lithium mining with dozens of arrests | Africanews
Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from its mineral resources. The global demand for lithium has surged due to the clean energy transition. However, corruption and minimal government presence in remote areas have led to rampant illegal mining, which has fueled militia groups in the north.
WHO, Yobe to vaccinate 350,000 girls against cervical cancer – Daily Trust
The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from Canada’s Global Initiative for Vaccine Equity (CANGive), has partnered with the Yobe State Government to vaccinate 350,000 girls aged 9-14 against cervical cancer across the state’s 17 local government areas. The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign was launched at the Government Girls College in Damaturu. HPV is identified as a high-risk factor in 95% of cervical cancer cases.
Troops kill 3 bandits, arrest 2 informants in Kaduna – Daily Trust
Three suspected bandits have been shot dead during a raid on their hideout in Nasarawar Azzara-Dogon-Fili community in Katari in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. A resident, Saleh Kabiru, while speaking with our reporter on Tuesday, said the operation was carried out on Sunday when the troops, alongside vigilantes, stormed the bandits’ hideout in a forest.
Shettima rallies global support to end internal displacement in Nigeria – Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a global partnership to address the problem of internal displacement in Nigeria. This was as he also pledged the federal government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of displaced persons in the country.
Peace and Security
Burkina Faso junta extends its transition term by 5 years | Africanews
Burkina Faso’s military leader will stay in power for five more years after a new charter was signed following national consultations on Saturday, May 25. The talks in the capital, Ouagadougou, included civil society, security forces, and transitional lawmakers, but most political parties did not participate. “The duration of the transition is fixed at 60 months from July 2, 2024,” said Col. Moussa Diallo, the chairman of the organizing committee of the national dialogue process, in a speech after the talks.
Chad swears in president after disputed election, ending years of military rule | Africanews
Chad swore in Mahamat Deby Itno as the president on Thursday after holding elections earlier this month, completing a disputed transition to democratic rule after he seized power three years ago. Deby Itno, also known as Mahamat Idriss Deby, took power after his father Idriss Deby Itno was killed fighting rebels in 2021 after ruling the country for three decades. The long-delayed May 6 election came after three years of military rule. His main rival, Succès Masra, who contested the results earlier this month, resigned from his post as prime minister on Wednesday.
Senegal: President Faye says Mali ‘not totally inflexible’ on ECOWAS bloc | Africanews Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has held talks with Mali’s leader Col. Assimi Goita in the Malian capital Bamako, Thursday. Earlier this year Goita, who took power in a coup, announced Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS. Faye, who was in Bamako to discuss cooperation between Mali and Senegal and to talk about Mali’s membership of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), said: “I understand Mali’s position, which, although rigid, is not totally inflexible.”
WASSCE: Withdraw your sit-at-home order, S/East youths tell IPOB – Daily Trust
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the leading sociopolitical youth organization in the South East geopolitical zone, has called on the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to revoke its sit-at-home directive scheduled for May 30. This directive was issued by IPOB in commemoration of “Biafra Heroes Day” to honour those who died during the civil war between 1967 and 1970.
Like politicians, men of God are urging Cameroonians to be voters. The Catholic Bishop of Buea, his Lordship Michael Bibi, has issued an open letter on the Christian responsibility to participate in the public life of the country.
Security challenge’s and Nigeria’s democracy – Daily Trust
Nigeria’s security challenges are multifaceted and deeply intertwined with the development and sustenance of its democratic institutions. This report produced for Daily Trust by Dr. Kabir Adamu, the Managing Director of Beacon Consulting Limited, a renowned firm providing enterprise risk and security management solutions in Nigeria, examined the security challenges that has come with Nigeria’s democracy since 1999, their impact on governance and proffered pathways to improve the nation’s security for better democratic dividends.
Attacks on Military Personnel Will No Longer Be Tolerated, DHQ Warns – PRNigeria News The military high command has warned civilians Nigeria against attacking its personnel, citing the negative impact on troop morale. The warning comes after recent incidents in Abuja’s Banex Plaza and Okuama Delta State, where unarmed military personnel were attacked by civilians. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, said such attacks will no longer be tolerated.
Banditry: Kaduna distributes 150 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to security agencies – Daily Trust The Kaduna State Government has purchased 150 vehicles and 500 motorcycles to be distributed to security agencies in the state to fight banditry. The government stated that the purpose of the purchases was to support the security agencies operating in the state in their fight against the criminal elements terrorizing residents.
Buratai seeks quick end to counter-insurgency operation in N/East – Daily Trust
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has urged the military authorities to expedite the counter-insurgency operations to end the war in the Lake Chad Basin Region. Buratai spoke at the 1st International Conference organized by the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Maiduguri yesterday.
Indonesia seeks more collaboration with Nigeria in energy sector – Daily Trust
The Republic of Indonesia has expressed its desire to foster the existing collaboration with Nigeria on the development of the nation’s oil and gas sector. This was disclosed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. H. Usra Hendra Harahap, during his courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella in Abuja yesterday.
Normalcy restored in Jigawa LG after farmers-herders clash – Daily Trust
A violent clash between farmers and herders in the Baranda Forest area of Birnin Kudu LGA of Jigawa State has been brought under control following the intervention of the police.
DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, spokesman of the command, explained that, “On May 25, 2024, at around 1700hrs, farmers in Hayin Kogi Forest were attacked by herders from Waza Fulani settlements, leaving several injured and abandoning their tricycles, motorcycles, phones and farming implements.”
Nigeria has enacted the anti-torture act to prohibit and punishes acts of torture committed by public officers. Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, the Solicitor-General of the Federation made this known at the sensitization and advocacy session for Law Enforcement Agencies, MDAs and relevant stakeholders. on United Nations Convention Against Torture, UNCAT, on Wednesday in Abuja.
One day, Rtd. Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the former Chief of Army Staff, went into University of Maiduguri’s Ramat Library to read books as an undergraduate student. Yes, he got the books, and more. ‘What Ramat Library gave me was so special, and you will be curious to know why…’ the retired general said.
Four days following attack on Tunbun Rogo, a fishing community under Kukawa Local Government, family members of the victims are afraid to search and evacuate the corpses of their loved ones. The attack occurred on Sunday around 11:00 pm, resulting in the killing of over 31 fishermen and leaving others missing or injured, YERWA EXPRESS NEWS has reported here A source, who identified himself as Mohammed Kukawa, described the situation to our reporter.
Growing unemployment worsening Nigeria’s insecurity, says Peace Corps – Daily Trust
The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has identified growing unemployment rate in the country as a major challenge that has escalated the current insecurity in the country.
It also said the menace is one of the challenges making peace-building efforts look unachievable in the country and other African nations, adding that it was high time the phenomenon was addressed.
Humanitarian
Insurgency: Zulum lauds EU’s support – Daily Trust
The governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the European Union (EU) for supporting the state during the over a decade of insurgency that resulted in a humanitarian crisis. Zulum spoke on Tuesday in Abuja when he met with the EU and ECOWAS Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Samuela Isopi, and the new representative of UNHCR to Nigeria, Arjun Jain.
FG working to reduce high maternal, infant mortality rate — Presidency – Daily Trust
The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas-Kolo, says that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is working hard towards reducing the high maternal and child mortality rate in the country. She stated this yesterday in Abuja during an interactive session with members of the Association of Nigerian Health Journalists (ANHEJ) on the president’s Renewed Hope health agenda.
FCTA moves to fight menstrual poverty – Daily Trust
The FCT Administration through the Women Affairs Secretariat said it has partnered with local and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to strengthen the fight against menstrual poverty.
The Mandate Secretary for Women Affairs of the FCTA, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, disclosed this at an event organised to commemorate the 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day in Abuja on Tuesday.
€201m EU aid package targets humanitarian crises in Nigeria, 6 other countries – Daily Trust
The European Union is providing €201 million in humanitarian funding to address the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Nigeria. The announcement comes on the occasion of the Senior Officials Meeting on the Sahel and Lake Chad, attended Tuesday by EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič in Brussels.
FG plans to close all IDPs camps soon – NCFRMI boss – Daily Trust
The Federal Government is hoping to close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the country soon after providing durable solutions to the displaced persons. The Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Tijani Ahmed, disclosed this at the opening of the photo exhibition “A Visual Diary Through Still Life Photography” in Abuja late on Monday. The programme was staged in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in partnership with the Spanish female photographer’s platform Cómo ser fotógrafa.
Time to tame measles – Daily Trust
The recent outbreak of measles in Adamawa State brought to the fore the fact that Nigeria has yet to come up with concrete measures to prevent epidemics. We recall that a few months ago the country had to deal with the outbreaks of diphtheria and meningitis, which are preventable diseases through regular immunisation. We are also yet to contain the outbreak of Lassa fever which often kills hundreds of people, including our health personnel.
ECOWAS begins resilience, security assessment in Nigeria – Daily Trust
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has commenced a resilience and human security assessment in member states. It said the exercise would provide a better understanding of security dynamics and trends, and identify and strengthen resilience structures that support human security in member states.
Children’s Day: Four major crises facing Nigerian children – Daily Trust
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating Children’s Day, it is a moment to reflect on the myriad challenges facing the country’s young citizens. While Children’s Day is intended to celebrate childhood and promote the welfare of children, in Nigeria, it also highlights the severe crises that hinder the growth and development of many children across the nation.
Mobilization and economic development
Irish festival explores Nigeria’s thriving writing industry | Africanews
At the International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD), held in Ireland in May, Nigerian-German writer Olumide Popoola and literary agent Bibi Bakare-Yusuf discussed the past, present and future of Nigerian and, more broadly, African writing. “There’s a renewed energy and excitement, and I want that to continue across the African literary landscape,” says Bakare-Yusuf, founder of Cassava Republic Press.
All Dangote cement trucks to run on CNG by 2025 — Chairman – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng) Dangote Cement Plc’s says it is committed to transitioning all its trucks to run on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, by 2025, as a significant step toward cleaner energy adoption in Nigeria. It said that the gesture is a strategic move that aligns with the Federal Government’s agenda on promoting alternative energy for vehicles across the country, as well as reducing the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels.
African nations urged to attract private sector in financing tertiary education – Daily Trust
Experts attending an African Development Bank high-level dialogue in Kenya have urged African nations to intensify efforts to attract private-sector financing to enhance tertiary education and equip the continent’s youth with competitive skills. During a panel discussion at the bank’s 2024 annual meetings in Nairobi, the experts stressed the importance of political commitment to guarantee returns on private sector investments in education.
Nigeria’s e-commerce value hit $9b in 2023 – Export council – Daily Trust
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said that the country’s E-commerce value rose from USD675.68 million in 2022 to USD 9.02 billion in 2023. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni disclosed this at a one-day sensitisation workshop on the implementation of the developed national e-commerce strategy organised by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) yesterday in Kaduna.
How we injected N309bn into economy – Agriculture minister – Daily Trust
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said the ministry has injected an “estimated value of N309 billion” into the country’s economy. Sen Kyari stated this during his talking points presentation on the sectoral update marking the one year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’
FMBN to release N100bn off take guarantee for renewed hope estates – Daily Trust
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has revealed that it is providing a N100 billion off taker guarantee for provision affordable housing to Nigerians across the country. The Managing Director of the FMBN Shehu Usman Osidi made the disclosure yesterday in Abuja when a delegation of Ekiti State government paid him a courtesy.
FG nets N242bn from marine sector, targets $7bn oil & gas investment – Daily Trust
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has said that his ministry recorded a revenue of N242 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. During the ministerial press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Oyetola said the revenue recovered represented a 92 per cent increase from the N126bn recorded in Q1 of 2023.
World Bank disburses $250,000 US dollars to 10 vulnerable Nasarawa communities – Daily Trust
The World Bank through Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape, (ACReSAL), disbursed $250,000 US dollars revolving loan to 10 vulnerable communities in Doma and Toto local government areas of Nasarawa State. Dr Joy Iganya Agene, the Task Team Leader, ACReSAL, and Senior Environmental Specialist World Bank Nigeria Office disclosed this during the first loan disbursement of AcreSal community revolving funds to the selected communities.
NDE trains 20 Borno youths in vocational skills – Daily Trust
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the training of 20 unemployed youths on selected digital and domestic skills to empower them and reduce crimes in Borno State. The Director-General of the NDE, Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo, while declaring the 3-day training open in Maiduguri, said the training is aimed to address the issues of unemployment and relieve the economic hardship in the state.
Why more Taraba women embrace poultry farming – Daily Trust
Hundreds of women are into smallholding poultry farming in Taraba State, findings by Daily Trust on Sunday revealed. It was learnt that the women engage in joint poultry business because of hard times and are making good returns.
