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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that an EU-funded peacebuilding project in Katsina and Zamfara, Nigeria, has achieved 87% of its goals but warns that a lack of funds could jeopardize the sustainability of these gains after the 18-month intervention concludes.
The passing of Alhaji Sagir Balarabe, Kaduna State HCD Focal Person, is considered a significant loss to human capital development in Nigeria’s North-West region.
An analysis suggests that the defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) could significantly alter the political landscape for the 2027 contests in North-west Nigeria.
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced that North-West governors are united in their decision not to negotiate with bandits, demanding their unconditional surrender.
A security risk management firm has expressed concern over the security situation in Nigeria’s North-West, identifying key contributing factors and urging regional collaboration to address the persistent challenges.
The Nigerian army has successfully freed Amina, the widow of Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity after being abducted with his wife in north-west Nigeria last month.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for its first attacks in North-west Nigeria, publishing the claims in its weekly propaganda magazine, Al-Naba.
Dozens are reported to have been killed and women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria.
Freed kidnap victims in Nigeria have reported that a 34-man terrorist group lost 12 fighters, including its leader Doro, during a military ambush at Gwantu village on July 8.
Armed bandits in Nigeria's north-west Zamfara state abducted 39 villagers near Magamin Diddi after inviting them to a meeting to discuss potential peace negotiations, according to police.
The CJID and EU have launched an initiative in northwest Nigeria to fight disinformation and strengthen democratic resilience through media literacy, journalism capacity building, and AI-assisted open-source intelligence.
Armed assailants on motorbikes killed at least 32 people in north-west Nigerian villages, with residents describing indiscriminate shootings.