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Revealed: Harry and Meghan have taken four of their own security guards to Nigeria - but their hosts will be footing the bill for an 'unprecedented military presence' in one of the world's most danger
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: Harry and Meghan have taken four of their own security guards to Nigeria - but their hosts will be footing the bill for an 'unprecedented military presence' in one of the world's most danger

Daily Mail  

Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Nigeria – the world's 12th most dangerous country – has raised eyebrows after Harry questioned his own own security in the UK. For their 72 hours 'private trip' Harry and Meghan have their own four-man security team which they have paid for themselves, and they have also been given unprecedented security by Nigeria Although …

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Nigerian parents finally get a chance to see their children who spent more than 2 weeks in captivity
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigerian parents finally get a chance to see their children who spent more than 2 weeks in captivity

Associated Press  

KADUNA, Nigeria — Parents of more than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued after more than two weeks in captivity said they saw them on Wednesday and that they couldn’t hold back tears of joy during the long-awaited reunion. The parents said they cried and danced as they hugged their children for the first time since March 7, when motorcycle-riding …

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More than 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria are returning home after weeks in captivity
8 months, 4 weeks ago

More than 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria are returning home after weeks in captivity

Associated Press  

KADUNA, Nigeria — More than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren rescued after more than two weeks in captivity arrived Monday in their home state in northwestern Nigeria ahead of their anticipated reunions with families, following the latest in a series of mass school abductions in the West African nation. Six of the 137 students remain in hospital, and one staff member who …

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137 of almost 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria freed after weeks in captivity
9 months ago

137 of almost 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria freed after weeks in captivity

LA Times  

At least 137 of nearly 300 Nigerian children abducted more than two weeks ago from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna were released on Sunday, the West African nation’s military said. The 137 children were rescued in Zamfara state, an enclave notorious for kidnappings, more than 124 miles away from their school, Nigerian military spokesman Maj. Gen. Edward …

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A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians
1 year ago

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian military attack that used drones to target rebels instead killed an unspecified number of civilians gathered for a religious celebration, authorities said Monday. The attack on Sunday night in Tudun Biri village of Kaduna state’s Igabi council area took place as Muslims gathered there to observe the holiday celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, …

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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 6 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

The Hindu  

Christian Jonathan's mother was holding the 9-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria. “They left him on the ground beside his mother’s body,” said Joshua Jonathan, Christian’s father. The growing security crisis presents a huge challenge for Nigeria’s incoming president, Bola Tinubu, who rose to power in Nigeria …

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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 6 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

Associated Press  

Associated Press — Christian Jonathan’s mother was holding the 9-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria. “They left him on the ground beside his mother’s body,” said Joshua Jonathan, Christian’s father. The growing security crisis presents a huge challenge for Nigeria’s incoming president, Bola Tinubu, who rose to …

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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 6 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They left him on the …

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Suspected bandits attack passenger train in northern Nigeria
2 years, 8 months ago

Suspected bandits attack passenger train in northern Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

It is the second train attack since October in Nigeria, as bandits continue to wreak havoc in parts of the north. Suspected bandits have attacked a passenger train headed to the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna from the capital Abuja after they trapped the train, the state government said. “Efforts are ongoing to convey the passengers from the location and …

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‘Bandits’ shoot down Nigeria fighter jet; pilot survives
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Bandits’ shoot down Nigeria fighter jet; pilot survives

Al Jazeera  

Intense gunfire from bandits caused a Nigerian fighter jet to crash in northwestern Zamfara state, but the pilot survived by ejecting from the aircraft. Nigeria’s air force said on Monday the crash occurred on Sunday as the Alpha jet, a light attack aircraft, was returning to base from a mission on the Zamfara-Kaduna border. The jet “came under intense enemy …

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