Regional News
New Air Chief assumes duty, vows to reinvigorate fight against terrorism, banditry. Source: Premium Times
The new chief of air staff said his appointment came at a time when the expectations of Nigerians towards accelerated actualisation of peace and security were high.
Security in West Africa at risk after Mali asks UN peace mission to leave, US says. Source: rfi
The US State Department has said it “regrets” the Mali military regime’s decision to call for the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping force from the West African country.
WATCH | UN urges Sudan neighbours to keep borders open as exodus tops 500 000. Source: news24
The UN’s high commissioner for refugees has appealed to Sudan’s neighbouring countries to keep their borders open to accommodate those fleeing the conflict, despite security concerns. This comes as the number of people who have left the country rose to half a million while those internally displaced climbed to two million.
Extremist Violence In West Africa’s Coastal Countries. Source: Humangle
Extremist violence is trickling down to West Africa’s coastal countries. Why is this happening and what is being done about it? Find out in the latest episode of #TheCrisisRoom.
Boko Haram Beheads Farmers In Nigeria’s Borno State. Source: Humangle
Boko Haram terrorists have brutally executed seven farmers near Maiduguri, sparking fear and raising security concerns as the farming season begins. Just days before, the government launched a campaign to get people to return to their fields.
Police kill five suspected terrorists, recover 143 animals in Katsina. Source: PremiumTimes
13 killed in two attacks in Plateau. Source: PremiumTimes
At least 13 people were killed in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State as the recent upsurge in reprisal attacks between herders and farming communities in the area continued last week. The latest incident followed Thursday’s killing of five herders in Rawu village. On Friday, persons suspected to be herders invaded the community, killing eight people.
Terrorists kill father, four sons, rustle cattle in Kaduna. Source: Premium Times
Armed terrorists, locally referred to as bandits, have killed a traditional title holder, the Ardo of Birni and Kewaye of Zazzau Emirate in Kaduna State, Shuaibu Mohammed, and his four children. The incident occurred on Saturday night at about 1 p.m. in Dorayi village, Zaria Local Government, Kaduna State.
Nasarawa Communities Recount Horror Of Dawn Attack That Claimed 37 Lives. Source: Humangle
A month after Taka Lafiya and Gwanja communities were attacked by suspected armed herders, the farms have remained deserted. Residents are still too scared to go back to their homes. They say they feel vulnerable and security must be improved.
Community Leader And Sons Killed In Nigeria’s Kaduna State. Source: Humangle
Suspected cattle rustlers have killed at least five people in ‘Yan Durme community of Zaria local government area, Kaduna State, in Nigeria’s North West. The rustlers killed 80-year-old Ardo Alhaji Shuaibu Muhammad and his four sons at about 10 pm on Saturday June 17.
Farmers Risk It All To Work Fields In Nigeria’s Borno. Source: Humangle
Farmers in Borno state North East Nigeria only have a few hours they can work on their fields during the day. The later they work, the more unsafe it is. HumAngle reported the burial of seven farmers and wood gatherers who were beheaded on June 15 by terrorists. The farming season in most parts of the state typically begins in June when the heavy rains arrive, except for the southern region, where the rain starts earlier.
UN Allocates $20 Million For North East Nigeria Hunger Crisis. Source: Humangle
The UN has allocated $20 million to prevent famine in North East Nigeria, where over 700,000 children are at risk of life threatening malnutrition. Previously the organisation said it needs $400 million to avert disaster.
201 Killed In Plateau In 5 Months. Source: Daily Trust
Not less than 201 people have been reported killed within five months in 27 attacks in seven local government areas in Plateau State, Daily Trust reports.
Terrorists planning attacks on religious, fun centres, DSS warns. Source: Punch
The Department of State Services has raised the alarm of planned attacks on worship and recreational centres before and during Eid Kabir celebrations. According to the agency, the recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices from terrorists in joint operations by the service, personnel of the Nigerian Army and Police lent credence to the planned attack.
Peace and Security
Nigeria needs state police to tackle insecurity, says ex-agric minister, Ogbeh. Source: Guardian
A former Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, has asked President Bola Tinubu to consider establishing state police to end security challenges in the country. Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocol on free movement, which, according to him, has allowed influx of herders from other West African countries.
Humanitarian
Surge In Refugees And Displaced People In 2023. Source: Humangle
The World Refugee Day is commemorated on 20th June of each year to create awareness about the plight of refugees, advocate their rights, show compassion to their situation and salute their doggedness. The number of displaced people is rising.
CJID announces conference on accountability journalism, innovation. Source: Premium Times
The conference will feature workshops, expert panels and explore media innovations and technological tools that can fortify journalism practice in the African region.
768 delegates apply to attend CJID West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference. Source: Premium Times
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has received 768 applications from journalists, academics, and technological experts to attend its inaugural, first of its kind West African Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC). #WAJIC’23, which holds under the theme Accountability Journalism: Nurturing Innovation for a Sustainable Future, aims to explore the crucial intersection between accountability journalism and innovation in Africa.
Why we train journalists on web creation, by eHA. Source: The Guardian
As part of efforts to boost the digital capacity of media practitioners, eHealth Africa (eHA) has trained journalists on basics of designing websites.
THE BEARING: Why Student Loan May Not Work In Nigeria. Source: Daily Trust
Education is critical to every economy around the world, non more so than Nigeria. One of the biggest issue facing education in Africa’s largest economy is funding. The president of Nigeria recently signed the student loan bill into law to tackle the issue of funding.
Schools Attack: WARDC blames FG, says response to terrorists poor. Source: Punch
Renowned gender rights organisations, under the aegis of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, raised concern on Wednesday over the attacks on schools and learning facilities in Nigeria by terrorists, kidnappers and bandits, saying responses by the governments have been poor and inadequate.
Stabilization and economic development
NIGERIA DAILY: The Threats To 2023 Farming Season In North West. Source: Daily Trust
The vast farm lands in northern Nigeria have laid promises of food security for the country if properly utilized. However, the weight on agriculture for both consumption and a means to grow the economy is reportedly threatened by banditry in the Northwest.
Nigerians Still Facing Many Challenges I Highlighted Five Years Ago, Coupled With Security Threats – Bill Gates. Source: Sahara Reporters
Bill Gates made this known while speaking at the Youth Innovation Forum which was held in Lagos, themed ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation.’ Adding that Nigerian leaders need to make more financial commitment to improving healthcare and education.
