Niger army raids jihadist gold mines, kills 13
The raids, carried out last week in Tagueye near the Burkina Faso border, targeted informal mining sites controlled by armed groups
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Nigerian police fire tear gas at Makurdi protesters over killings
A deadly attack in Benue sparked mass protests in Makurdi that were dispersed by police using tear gas amid mounting anger and calls for action.
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At least 102 dead in village attack in Northern Nigeria
Suspected criminal herders storm village late Friday, marking one of deadliest assaults this year
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Nigerian president pardons Ogoni Nine amid backlash
Tinubu’s pardon of environmental activists executed in 1995 drew anger from human rights groups calling for full exoneration and justice.
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Nigerian leader denies plans to crush multiparty democracy
President Tinubu denied any plans for a one-party state amid rising defections and protests accusing the government of undermining democracy.
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Nigeria faces loan hurdles as crude price drop spooks backers
Nigeria’s $5 billion oil-backed loan with Aramco is delayed as oil prices fall and banks worry about crude supply.
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Boko Haram abducts Nigerian priest near Cameroon border
Rev. Alphonsus Afina was abducted on June 1 near Gwoza in Borno state while traveling from Mubi to Maiduguri for a church workshop
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Nearly 100 still missing after deadly Nigeria floods
The floods, triggered by heavy rains, destroyed homes and overwhelmed drainage systems in one of the deadliest disasters to hit Nigeria in recent years
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Nigeria targets militia in airstrike, civilians caught in crossfire
A Nigerian air force strike in Zamfara killed over 20 militia members after villagers requested help against bandits, with civilians reportedly among the dead.
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Death toll from Nigeria floods climbs to 151
Nigeria’s rainy season began in April, and flash floods are common, but officials called this week’s deluge the worst in years for the area
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