The end is near for the deadly Boko Haram rebellion as it is now just isolated in a mined area of Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Worse, its military force pummelled by air raids and flushed out of many locations … read more
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has asked for members of the public to respect the privacy of victims amid requests to release pictures and details of women and children rescued from terrorists. The minors and women have been rescued … read more
The United Nations (UN) says at least 214 young women and girls recently rescued from the the camps of the Takfiri Boko Haram militants in northeastern Nigeria are pregnant. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA)’s executive director, Babatunde Osotimehin, said Monday … read more
Boko Haram hostages were held in atrocious conditions in the group’s Sambisa Forest stronghold, Nigeria’s military said on Thursday after nearly 500 women and girls were released this week. “Whoever they may be, the important thing is that Nigerians held … read more
On the first anniversary of the kidnapping by Islamic extremists of hundreds of girls from a school in northeast Nigeria, President-elect Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday that he cannot promise to find the 219 who are still missing. “We do not … read more
The Islamist group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls last year – and more than 200 are still missing. Marches started in Nigeria and New Zealand on Tuesday morning and more are scheduled across Europe and the U.S. later in the … read more
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and its recent elections were big news. But behind the standard reportage a small band of citizen journalists were reporting from the frontline using only SMS and WhatsApp. These reporters were trained … read more
A nanny employed on March 7 by the Orekoya family on Lawanson Road, Surulere, Lagos State disappeared with their three children a day after she was employed, Punch reports. The names of the missing children are Aderomola, (11 months), Adedamola … read more
Regional elections are set to take place in Nigeria this weekend just weeks after the national polls were conducted. To allow for a peaceful election, Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the closure of all land borders ahead of the … read more
The United Nations launched an appeal on Thursday for $174 million in what it called “life-saving aid” for almost 200,000 Nigerians who have fled brutal attacks by Boko Haram jihadists. The insurgents, who are seeking to create an Islamic state … read more