Troops ‘kill 55 bandits, rescue 760 abductees’ in Zamfara
The troops also recovered weapons, ammunition and rustled cows.
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The troops also recovered weapons, ammunition and rustled cows.
6,457 of the IDP’s were rendered homeless by gunmen.
The commission says voting will not take place anywhere outside Nigeria.
Mr Buhari renewed his commitment Monday in Katowice, Poland, at a bilateral meeting with Swiss President, Alain Berset.
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017 reports reveal that 28.5 per cent of the Nigerian population practise open defecation, ...
More IDPs would return home in the weeks.
Girls and women are, most times, sexually exploited and harassed in return for food and aid materials.
Officials say 16 communities have been submerged.
An army operation, which began on July 1, 2018, is being conducted across troubled spots in the North-west and North-central.
Five IDPs camps have now been established.
Mr Buratai said the army was committed more than ever before to stabilise the North-east.
Mr Yakubu said the commission had five bye-elections to conduct but could not proceed.
The official also commended the military for ensuring peace in affected Benue communities.
Over 22,000 refugees registered by UNHCR with 1.7 million Nigerians displaced by the insurgency says an official.
Each of the 200 participating IDPs will receive N3,000 daily for the exercise.
At least 13 people have died from cholera in Mubi.
The governor calls for serious, prompt and proactive measures to end farmers/herders clashes
“From the very time we came until now, we have been able to do our best.”
“Since early January, when they distributed the normal thirty days food items to us, we have never received anything again.’’
The number of casualties is unclear at this time
The trainees will receive cash and starter packs at the end.
The lawmakers say the need for assistance is urgent.
By December 19, about 5,365 suspected cases had been reported, including 61 deaths.
The Speaker also explained how they got President Buhari to sign the bill, among other issues.
Army says the insurgents were disguised as IDPs.
