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Federal Government Repatriates Over 7,700 Nigerians from Chad After Boko Haram Conflict

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Nigerian government has brought back 7,790 citizens who fled to Chad due to the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency. Dauda Illiya, media adviser to Borno State Governor Babagana ... Read More


CiSHAN Urges President Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency on HIV Response

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on HIV response to mobilize urgent action. In a statement sig... Read More


Niger Police Charge Journalist Over Alleged LGBTQ Claims

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Niger State Commissioner of Police has filed cybercrime and cyberbullying charges against Yahaya Mohammed Usman, a journalist based in Minna, popularly known as Sai Baba. The c... Read More


Communal Violence in Plateau State Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- The Fulani and Mwaghavul communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State are blaming each other for renewed violence that has claimed over a dozen lives and left many in... Read More


Governor Buni Secures Release of 30 Inmates from Correctional Centres

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has facilitated the release of 30 inmates from correctional centres across the country. According to a statement from the Yobe State Ministry o... Read More


46 Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack on Niger Republic Military Base

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- At least 46 soldiers were killed in a militant attack on a Nigerien military base near the Mali border in the Tahoua region. The attack happened on Saturday in Iknewane, Tilia Depa... Read More


Former Bandit Leader Renounces Crime, Vows to Change Life in Northwest, Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- A notorious bandit leader, formerly known as Kachallah Bugaje, has publicly announced his decision to leave behind a life of crime. Now, going by the name Zakiru Bugaje, he pledge... Read More


Nigerian Army Commander Urges Infantry Officers to Pursue Total Victory

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Commander of the Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abdul Ibrahim has called on infantry officers, soldiers, and units to confront enemies decisively to achieve complete v... Read More


Influx of Farmers Drives Up Cost of Irrigation Land in Taraba State

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- Thousands of farmers from across the country have moved to Taraba State in search of land for dry-season rice farming, leading to a sharp rise in the cost of renting farmland. Farm... Read More


World Bank Commits $1.2 Billion to Boost Girls' Education in Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The World Bank has announced a $1.2 billion investment to boost girls' education and empowerment across 18 states in Nigeria. The initiative is part of the Adolescent Girls Initia... Read More