Stories from Nigeria

Nigerian police have dismantled a criminal camp in the northern part of the country and recovered a cache of arms. The operation took place in Kaduna state. Authorities stated that the camp was a base for criminal activities in the region. Several arrests were made.

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully raided a criminal camp in Imo State, recovering a cache of ammunition, surveillance drones, and other contraband. The operation was described as a major success.

At least 18 timber workers were killed in an attack by Boko Haram militants in Borno Province, northern Nigeria. The attack occurred as the security situation in the region continues to deteriorate, leading to the displacement of local residents due to a lack of humanitarian aid.

Nigeria's Senate and House of Representatives jointly voted to pass a no-confidence motion against the government led by Prime Minister Borolan, resulting in the government's downfall.

A group of youths, including some Islamists, clashed with Nigerian Army soldiers in Makoko, Lagos State. The confrontation escalated from a peaceful protest against the arrest of activist Kachazini Munchio. At least 23 children were injured during the violence.

The move follows reported dissensions between the two men and Atiku Abubakar, who remains a member of the EDC. Peter Obi stated his departure was not personal but was driven by a toxic and unstable political climate. The two leaders have joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following their brief tenure with the EDC. Nigerian press reports suggest internal disagreements between the defectors and Atiku Abubakar, a remaining EDC member. Peter Obi has assured that his resignation from the EDC was not based on personal reasons. He stated that the departures involve individuals rather than personal grievances. The announcement follows his recent exit from the organization. The comments were reported by RFI Afrique and RFI Monde. He assured that the decision was not directed at any specific individuals.

Armed individuals attacked multiple communities in Nigeria's northwestern Katsina State on May 3rd, resulting in at least 11 deaths. Nigerian police reported that armed individuals launched a retaliatory attack on multiple communities in the Katsina State on Sunday.

Martijn Haan of Dolphin Marine reported that oil theft in Nigeria involves individuals using boats to strike pipelines elevated approximately two meters above the ground with hammers. These actions cause continuous oil leaks into mangrove environments while thieves fill boats to sell the product. The theft is described as a recurring daily activity. The source suggests that a halt in production from other warehouses would lead to very difficult outcomes. People in Nigeria are reportedly ramming pipelines with hammers to steal oil, filling boats, and selling the stolen fuel. This activity leads to ongoing leakage, with individuals returning daily to refill boats from damaged pipelines. The source notes the extreme poverty of those involved.

Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress. This move follows their recent participation in a broader opposition coalition. The defection occurs months ahead of next year's presidential election in Nigeria.

Paystack is experiencing a partial outage affecting direct debit services in Nigeria. The incident was reported starting at 08:45 UTC, characterized by a high failure rate on direct debits. Relevance AI is experiencing a partial outage, with the 'Modal' component reportedly down since 00:00 UTC. The company has provided a live timeline for incident updates.