Nigeria: pregnant woman and soldiers among victims of Boko Haram's latest attack

A new tragedy has struck the northern region of Nigeria, as military sources report a deadly ambush carried out by militants from the Boko Haram faction, supported by the Islamic State, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād in Borno State. The attack occurred along the Fulka to Bama route, causing an as yet unconfirmed number of casualties among Nigerian soldiers.

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A Nigerian Man wants to leave his wife who pends all her time at church

In a courtroom in Nyanya, a marital drama unfolds where Mr. Aku Bakari, a civil servant, voices his distress over his wife Mary’s excessive commitment to religious activities. Accusing his wife of neglecting her family, Bakari seeks the dissolution of their marriage before the customary court. The core issue appears to be Mary’s continuous participation in church services, which often extends from Friday night to Sunday, leaving her husband and children unattended.

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Nigeria: explosion creates panic in Ibadan (video)

A sudden and unexpected explosion rocked the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in Nigeria, spreading panic among the residents. The incident, which occurred in the Bodija district, happened around 7:44 pm local time, near Dejo Oyelese Street. The intensity of the explosion was so great that it was captured on several videos shared on social media, revealing the extent of the damage.

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Nigeria: an imam killed in a new attack

Over the past decade, Nigeria has been grappling with significant security challenges, marked by recurrent and violent attacks. This instability was tragically underscored in the Plateau State, where a recent attack claimed the lives of two individuals, including the chief imam of the Jumma’at mosque in the village of Ndun, Malam Muhammad Sani Idris. This event highlights the local communities’ vulnerability in the face of ongoing insecurity.

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