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Nigeria bandit and militant violence continues

47 clusters · 191 sources · last updated

Latest: Niger State bandits abduct over 100 people and demand N50m levy

Violence intensified in June with a series of brutal assaults, including the Kawel massacre in Plateau State and farmer‑herder clashes in Niger and Benue that left dozens dead. Bandits raided villages in Katsina and Zamf

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Diphtheria outbreak spreads across multiple Nigerian states

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Diphtheria outbreaks reported in Zamfara and FCT, Nigeria

The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has expanded to include Zamfara State, where health authorities have reported 39 deaths and 261 suspected cases across 10 Local Government Areas. Gusau has recorded the highest burden w

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Violence and insecurity in Plateau State, Nigeria

9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Plateau State attacks leave multiple dead in bus ambush and community raids

Violence in Plateau State, Nigeria, has involved both targeted attacks on security forces and raids on civilian communities. In early August, gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol on the Ganawuri-Sabon Gida road in the

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Rising education costs in Nigeria

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigeria: Rising costs strain families as schools resume

As the new academic term begins in Nigeria, families are experiencing significant financial strain due to the rising costs of education. In Osun State, market surveys indicate that the prices of essential learning materi

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Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

9 clusters · 70 sources · last updated

Latest: Benue State political feud erupts after Peter Obi's convoy is blocked

Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying as the 2027 general elections approach, marked by significant party realignments and candidate announcements. In Kano, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a major in

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Rising diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria and Senegal

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: West Africa faces rising diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria and Senegal

In Plateau State, Nigeria, the diphtheria outbreak has intensified, with reported deaths rising to 25 and suspected cases reaching 300. This escalation has maintained the temporary closure of schools in the region. While

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Security situation in Plateau State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Caleb Mutfwang urges Northern leaders to prioritize education

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang convened a meeting of the State Security Council in Jos to review the security situation and address emerging threats. The meeting included law enforcement heads and the Gbong Gwom J

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Disability rights advocacy in Nigeria

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria calls for better support and inclusion

Disability rights advocates in Nigeria are calling for increased government support, improved infrastructure, and better social inclusion for persons with disabilities. At a national policy dialogue, officials emphasize

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Nigeria investment summits in Abuja

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigeria initiatives focus on impact investing and diaspora networks

Nigeria is hosting several high-level investment summits throughout 2026 to attract international capital and strengthen economic ties. In August, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and Al Yaro International Limited sc

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Security and governance issues in Plateau State

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Plateau Governor declares Hisbah activities illegal in Jos North

Violence in Plateau State has prompted calls for increased security and government intervention. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) condemned a series of deadly attacks on Berom communities, includi

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Nigerian military operations against insurgency and crime

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Plateau State troops arrest woman and recover firearms

Nigerian military operations in Yobe and Plateau states have resulted in the arrest of suspects linked to insurgency, kidnapping, and illegal arms trafficking. In Yobe State, troops conducting Operation HADIN KAI arrest

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Violence against Nigerian pastor Dachomo and Plateau State

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: US lawmakers demand action over deadly violence in Nigeria

In mid‑July 2026, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations, received a death‑threat letter he linked to suspected Fulani herders after nine of his relatives were killed in attacks in Pla

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Benue State insecurity and ethnic violence

11 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigeria: Deadly armed attacks reported in Benue and Plateau states

The wave of herder‑linked attacks that began in July 2025 has continued into mid‑2026, expanding both in scope and brutality. In early June, suspected armed herders ambushed and beheaded health worker Ojoma Emie on the I

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