In The North Of Nigeria, Famine Is Growing In Indifference

Nearly two million Nigerians are threatened by famine in the north of the country where the Islamist sect Boko Haram has been raging for more than ten years. A situation that does not seem to worry great people. Until when?

A Handful Of French Mercenaries On The Battlefield 3

French mercenaries will deliver weapons to the Biafran military and introduce them to guerrilla tactics.

Initially, Nigeria vomited "human vermin" (in the words of Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda). But in the war with the Republic of Biafra from 1967 to 1970, Lagos will call on foreign mercenaries - like the other side. Diplomatic records show that "soldiers of fortune" played a limited but crucial role.

Niger: Three Dead In Attack Of Police Station On Burkinabe Border

Nigerian Minister of the Interior Mohamed Bazoum in Bosso, June 17, 2016. 

Two Nigerian policemen and one civilian were killed Saturday night in an attack on a police station in the Tillaberi region near the Burkina Faso border, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. Three policemen were also injured.

[Chronicle] Nigeria: The art of fighting corruption

In Nigeria, for decades, all leaders have announced that the fight against corruption will be their priority. But beyond the fine speeches, the struggle against the bakchich does not seem to retreat. On the contrary.

Britain warns Coup in Nigeria

The British government warned against any attempt of a coup in Nigeria's ill president Mohammed Buhari.

Nigeria: Chibok's 82 Nigerian High School Girls On Their Way To The Presidency

The 82 Nigerian high school girls from Chibok, freed Saturday after more than three years of captivity by the jihadist group Boko Haram, arrived in Abuja on Sunday where they were to be received by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigeria: Church Collapse Reignites Questions About Safety

Rescuers continued the search for survivors of a collapsed Church building in the south of Nigeria on Monday, as the death toll climbed to 160. Hundreds of worshippers, including Governor Udom Emmanuel, were inside the Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, the capital city of the southern Akwa Ibom State when its roof caved in on Saturday.

Grumbling Students In Universities In Niger

Nigerian students are demanding, among other things, payment of their scholarship arrears. After last week Zinder is in Maradi as scuffles broke out yesterday, Saturday, November 12, between students and security forces.

Nigeria: 36 Killed By Suspected Cattle Rustlers (Government)

Thirty-six people Were shot dead in Zamfara state in northern Nigeria by Suspected cattle thieves, Said on Tuesday the government and residents.