Nigeria’s north-east state at the crossroads of conflict and resilience
Security officials in Maiduguri warn residents of potential suicide attacks during Eid prayers following recent bombings that killed over 20 people. Authorities urge vigilance and report suspicious activity as insurgents may attempt diversionary attacks.
The US has issued travel warnings and ordered non-essential staff to leave Nigeria due to escalating violence, terrorism, and kidnapping. Nigeria's government criticizes the advisories as unbalanced, citing ongoing security efforts and progress. The situation remains volatile across many states, with US warnings covering over half of Nigeria's regions.
Multiple attacks by Boko Haram and Ansaru have targeted military bases in Nigeria, resulting in casualties. Recent assaults in Borno and Kwara states have killed soldiers and injured others, with insurgents increasing pressure on overstretched Nigerian forces amid ongoing military operations.
Recent Nigerian military airstrikes near Jilli and Jilli market have resulted in high civilian casualties, with reports indicating over 100 deaths. The strikes targeted suspected terrorist enclaves linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP, but local authorities and human rights groups dispute the military's claims, citing civilian harm and misfires. The situation highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's northeast.
Nigerian military airstrikes in northeast Nigeria have caused civilian casualties, with reports of over 100 deaths. The strikes targeted Islamist militants but have been criticized for affecting markets and local populations. The government has ordered an investigation amid ongoing conflict with Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Armed gangs in Nigeria have abducted students and travelers, with ongoing rescue efforts. Recent incidents include the kidnapping of 14 passengers on the Otukpo-Makurdi highway, prompting government and security responses. The insecurity continues to disrupt education and travel in Nigeria's northern region as of April 24, 2026.
Armed attackers have abducted dozens of students from a primary school in Mussa, Borno State, and at least 40 more from a Baptist school in Oyo State. Authorities are assessing numbers while rights groups warn that abductions are driving families to pull children from school.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander Abubakar Mainok has been killed in a joint air-land operation with U.S. Africa Command in the Lake Chad region. The operation targeted senior ISWAP figures and logistics hubs, with authorities reporting multiple fatalities among militants.
Nigeria's military has freed about 360 people held by Boko Haram in the Mandara mountains of Borno State over the weekend, the army has said. Troops have evacuated survivors for medical care; two infants have died from exhaustion. The military says intelligence-led operations and psychological tactics forced militants from their positions.
Multiple school abductions across Lagos, Oyo and Borno states have intensified concerns about insecurity. Authorities report more than 40 children are missing in Borno, while Oyo North remains battered by further attacks; scrutiny of Tinubu administration’s security drive has intensified.