Regional News
Counter-Terrorism: MNJTF Commander Storms Mallam-Fatori, Diffa on Operational Tours. Source: PRNigeria
The Force Commander, Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Gold Chibuisi, has charged troops to maintain an aggressive posture towards achieving the mandate of the Taskforce. He made the charge on Wednesday in Mallam-Fatori and Diffa in Nigeria and Niger Republic respectively during an operation visit to Sectors 3 and 4.
Nigerian Air Force belatedly owns up to airstrike that killed 39 along Nasarawa-Benue border – Report. Source: Premium Times
The Nigerian Air Force has finally taken responsibility for the deadly airstrike on Kwatiri, a rural community in Nasarawa State, North-central Nigeria, after months of uncertainties about the identities of the attackers, a new report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. The organisation, which investigates and reports on human rights abuses worldwide, said its investigations confirmed 39 persons were killed and six others injured in the airstrike that occurred on 24 January.
Terrorists intensifying attacks to force new governors into peace deals – Survivors. Source: Premium Times
In the last five days, residents of rural communities in both Zamfara and Sokoto states have been at the receiving end of renewed terrorist attacks which survivors say are aimed at forcing the new governors in the states into negotiating with the assailants. On 29 May, new governors were inaugurated in all seven states in the north-west region and Niger State in central Nigeria; the states most affected by banditry.
Nigerian Air Force Admits Responsibility For Nasarawa Airstrike That Killed Dozens. Source: HumanThe Nigerian Air Force says it was acting on intelligence provided by other agencies when it launched an airstrike in which 39 were killed. Human Rights Watch say the dead were cattle herders with no connection to terrorism. Previously “unidentified drones” had been blamed.
Terrorists intensifying attacks to force new governors into peace deals – Survivors. Source: PremiumTimes
In the last five days, residents of rural communities in both Zamfara and Sokoto states have been at the receiving end of renewed terrorist attacks which survivors say are aimed at forcing the new governors in the states into negotiating with the assailants. On 29 May, new governors were inaugurated in all seven states in the north-west region and Niger State in central Nigeria; the states most affected by banditry.
Bandits kill two, abduct 30 after communities missed deadline on levies. Source: Guardian
Bandits have killed two persons and abducted about 30 others, following an attack on communities in Birnin-Gwari Council of Kaduna State.
Senator mourns as terrorists kill dozens in Sokoto. Source: Premium Times
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that armed men suspected to be bandits on Saturday launched an attack on the people of six villages in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State. The attack led to the death of no fewer than 30 persons and left many others injured.
78 killed, 12 kidnapped in Tinubu’s first week – Report. Source: Punch
At least 78 Nigerians have been killed and 12 abducted in violent attacks across the country since President Bola Tinubu took the oath of office. The incidents happened in Rivers, Zamfara, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory.
President tasks security agencies on counter terrorism, meets Wike, Umahi, Akpabio. Source: Guardian
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, tasked security agencies in the country on imperatives of sharing information and intelligence among themselves, saying hoarding resources could be counterproductive in the fight against terrorism.
What Leads To Radicalization In Africa. The Crisis Room: Episode 72. Source: Humangle
Radicalization has been on the rise in Africa, with religious extremists operating in countries like Somalia, Libya, and Nigeria. In this episode of The Crisis Room, we discuss how people of various religions become radicalized.
Thousands Of Nigerians Seek Refuge In War-Torn Cameroon Community. Source: Humangle
The leader of a community in Cameroon has described the difficulty his tiny village is having hosting thousands of refugees fleeing violence between farmers and herders in Nigeria. In May, more than 7800 Nigerians turned up in Southwest province, outnumbering the residents of a tiny community just over the border with Cameroon, already suffering under a seven-year separatist conflict.
Nigerian Military Kills 7 Bandits, Set Ablaze 2 Motorcycles in Zamfara. Source: PRNigeria
Military troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State have eliminated seven armed bandits. They also recovered some ammunition, and set ablaze two motorcycles of the terrorists. PRNigeria gathered from a credible military source that three of the bandits were killed on Monday, in a clearance operation at Shinkafi local government area of the State.
Catholic priest shot dead in Edo. Source: Premium Times
A Catholic priest has been shot dead in Edo State, South-South Nigeria. The Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Akubeze, confirmed the incident in a notice on Thursday to the priests and members of the archdiocese. He said the victim, identified as Charles Igechi, was shot on Wednesday while on his way back to his place of assignment at St. Michael College, Ikhueniro, Edo, where he was serving as vice principal of the college.
Gunmen Shoot Dead Catholic Reverend Father In Edo State. Source: Sahara Reporters
It was gathered that the priest was shot by gunmen on Wednesday along the Agbor Road, Ikhueniro area of Benin, on his way to his place of assignment.
Peace and Security
Nigeria is 8th world’s most polluted country, says report. Source: Guardian
Nigeria is 8th most polluted country in the world with 71.80 microgramme (μg) and Nepal most polluted country with 99.73 μg, according to a report published yesterday by Oxford University’s Our World in Data platform and Daily Mail UK. Nigeria, last year, ranked 18th in the list of most polluted countries in the world, with an average of 34 microgrammes per cubic metre of particulate matter concentration.
NGO raises alarm in Sahel as conflict, climate change claim more victims. Source: rfi
This represents a 172 percent rise on 2016, the US International Rescue Committee said in its report on the Sahel region. The three countries are facing a deadly jihadist insurgency which began in Mali more than a decade ago, and most of the central Sahel “is highly exposed to changes in climate”, it warned. The report said temperatures are rising 1.5 times faster than the rest of the world with an increase of between two and 4.3 degrees Celsius projected by 2080.
Humanitarian
Unofficial Displacement Camp Devastated By Early Rains In Nigeria’s Maiduguri. Source: Humangle
This year’s first significant downpour in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, destroyed weather-beaten shelters and flooded surroundings in an unofficial internally displaced people’s camp in Maiduguri. Inhabitants fear a repeat of the catastrophic flooding seen in 2022.
REPORT CARD: Under Buhari’s Administration Nigeria’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepened. Source: Humangle
The Muhammadu Buhari administration’s response to humanitarian crises resulting from conflict and environmental disasters was inadequate. Its efforts were beset by corruption, mismanagement and lack of political will.
NGO raises alarm in Sahel as conflict, climate change claim more victims. Source: rfi
This represents a 172 percent rise on 2016, the US International Rescue Committee said in its report on the Sahel region. The three countries are facing a deadly jihadist insurgency which began in Mali more than a decade ago, and most of the central Sahel “is highly exposed to changes in climate”, it warned.
UN Needs $214 Million To Aid Surge of Sudan Refugees In Chad. Source: Humangle
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees needs emergency donations following the rising number of Sudanese refugees arriving in Chad as the number fleeing the conflict there passes 100,000.
77.2m Nigerians face food insecurity, 57.4m lack nutrition, others – ActionAid. Source: Blueprint
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has raised the alarm that the multidimensional Poverty index (2022) report released in November shows that 77.2 million Nigerians are faced with food insecurity, 57.4 million are face with nutrition insecurity and 101.2 million others lack access to cooking fuel which contributes largely to climate change and health issues.
Burkina Faso tops list of world’s most neglected crises – Norwegian Refugee Council. Source: news24
While the world is paying more attention to the war in Ukraine, the majority of neglected humanitarian crises for 2022/2023 were in Africa, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) report. Seven-out-of-10 of the world’s most ignored crises were in Africa, while Colombia, Venezuela, and El Salvador are the three non-African states on the list.
Poor Hygiene Facilities Contribute To Low Attendance Of Girls In School. Source: Humangle
Inadequate and unhygienic sanitation facilities in schools in Borno, Northeast Nigeria, are significant causes for the low turnout of female students. In some cases, they have to leave the school premises during school hours to relieve themselves, exposing them to danger.
Stabilization and economic development
Women In Agriculture: Lack of capital affecting my farming output, growth – Widow. Source: Premium Times
Theresa Odu runs Odu Farms in Abuja but says she is constrained by financial and labour shortages.
World Bank lists Nigeria among countries with ‘high food security concern’. Source: The Guardian
The World Bank has retained Nigeria alongside Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemeh as hotspots of global food security concerns, raising a red flag on the governments’ capacity to weather the storm. It is not the first time Nigeria would feature on the list but the World Bank’s latest Food Security Update says the countries “remain of highest concern for the June to November 2023 outlook”.
