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Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Cattle herders gather with their livestock on the outskirts of a cattle market

Gunmen Kidnap 9 Catholic Worshippers at Night Prayers in Nigeria: Police

Gunmen seized nine worshippers from a Catholic church during Sunday night prayers in restive central Nigeria, police said, in the latest bout of kidnappings in Africa's most populous country.

7 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Attacks Leave 30 Dead in Nigeria’s Benue State

Two attacks in the space of a few days left 30 people dead in two neighboring towns in Nigeria's central state of Benue.

4 February

Africa

Two women stand out behind a wall in Ngarannam village, located in Borno in north-eastern Nigeria, which was the stronghold of the terrorist organization Boko Haram

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill at Least 162 in New Nigeria Attack

Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Nigeria's Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigerian Military Officers to Face Trial Over 2025 Coup Plot

Nigeria's military will try several officers over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year, acknowledging a plot the government had initially denied.

6 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Roadside Bomb Kills at Least 8 Troops in Northeast Nigeria

A roadside bomb killed at least eight troops over the weekend in Nigeria's conflict-hit Borno state, a military source said.

Dec- 2025 -

26 December

Africa

A US Air Force Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team watches as an MQ-9 Reaper prepares to land on an unprepared dirt surface

Staff Writer With AFP

US Used Drone-Launched Missiles in Strikes, Nigeria Says

Nigeria's information minister said that the US strikes in northwest Nigeria conducted on Christmas Day used guided missiles launched from drones.

18 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Set to Finalize Jet, Attack Helicopter Deal With Italy’s Leonardo

Nigeria is nearing the completion of its M-346FA combat aircraft and AW-109 attack helicopter acquisition from Italian defense firm Leonardo.

17 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Suicide Bomber Kills Five Soldiers in Northeast Nigeria: Sources

A suicide bomber struck a military position in northeastern Nigeria near the border with Cameroon, killing at least five soldiers, security and local defense sources said.

12 December

Africa