Stories from Nigeria

The head of an orphanage and 23 other individuals are reported missing in Kogi State. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance are currently unknown. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. There are concerns for the safety of the missing persons. An attack on an orphanage in Nigeria's Kogi State has resulted in the disappearance of 23 children and the orphanage's head. Twenty-three children and the head of an orphanage are missing following an attack in Kogi State. The exact circumstances and perpetrators of the attack remain unclear.

The head of an orphanage in Nigeria's Kogi State is among nearly two dozen individuals who are missing. Local authorities stated that eight of the missing persons remain unaccounted for. Mass kidnappings have become a tactic for armed groups seeking quick funds in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas with limited government presence. Armed men assaulted a clandestine orphanage in Nigeria, kidnapping at least 23 children. According to local authorities, eight children remain missing. The location of the missing individuals is currently unknown. Twenty-three children and the head of an orphanage are missing following an attack in Kogi State, Nigeria. The circumstances surrounding the attack and the missing individuals are under investigation. The incident occurred recently, and authorities are actively searching for the missing individuals. Security forces have launched an investigation.

Armed men abducted 23 children from an orphanage in Kaguntkodji, in south-central Nigeria. Authorities reported that fifteen children have been rescued, while eight remain missing. The objective is to end the state of war with Israel, similar to the 1949 armistice agreement between Lebanon and Israel. Twenty-three children have been kidnapped from an orphanage in Nigeria. Christian schoolgirls were kidnapped from a school in Nigeria this past Sunday. Twelve survivors of the 2014 Boko Haram kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls from a public girls' secondary school in Shibok, Borno State, are preparing to graduate. The survivors are graduating from American University of Nigeria in Yola. The event occurs 12 years after the original abduction by militants.

Fourteen Nigerian political formations, including prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of undermining multiparty democracy. In a statement known as the 'Ibadan Declaration,' they allege that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is attacking the principles of a multi-party system. The coalition seeks to challenge Tinubu in the upcoming elections. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria is organizing primaries to select its leader by the end of the month. Several senior leaders of the opposition coalition are appearing on the party's website following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated a prior Court of Appeal ruling. The ADC spokesperson urged supporters to remain cautious, stating that a battle has been won but not the war.

Nigeria has lost over $76 billion due to the mismanagement of failed government-run businesses, according to Oye.

More than 30 people have been killed during a series of attacks on villages in northern Nigeria. The motive for the current attack remains unclear. The source did not specify the exact state in eastern Nigeria. The governor of a Nigerian state reported that the terrorist group IS killed at least 29 people in eastern Nigeria. The report was shared by NPO Radio 1. Armed men killed at least 29 people in northeastern Nigeria's Adamawa state. Local residents reported that the gunmen targeted young people during a gathering on a football pitch. Rena O called on the king to hear the victims' accounts and acknowledge them as survivors. Armed jihadists opened fire on a group of youths during a football match in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, killing 29 people. The attackers also reportedly set fire to houses and a church in the region.

Nigeria is experiencing a critical shortage of jet fuel due to maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The shortage follows reports of Iran firing on three ships in the waterway, intensifying shipping assaults amid a US blockade. This instability threatens regional aviation and energy logistics. Smaller domestic airlines in Nigeria may halt operations entirely due to rising jet fuel costs. The Nigerian government has attempted to prevent a total shutdown by capping fuel prices and reducing airline debts. Nigerian billionaire and refinery owner Aliko Dangote warned of potential consequences during a SEMIFOR forum last week. The cost increases are expected to disproportionately impact smaller carriers with limited cash reserves. He stated that if the situation continues, the majority of African airlines will not be able to survive.

Nigerian conservationist Iroro Tanshi has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for her efforts to protect bat populations. The award recognizes her significant work in wildlife and zoology conservation within Nigeria. This recognition highlights the growing importance of biodiversity protection in West Africa.

Police in Nigeria have arrested individuals in connection with the abduction of a local monarch held for ransom. The incident has caused significant local concern regarding community safety and security. Authorities are continuing investigations into the motive and the recovery of any ransom payments. Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army arrested nine individuals for oil theft in the Niger Delta. The operation also resulted in the dismantling of illegal refineries in the region.