Northern Nigeria state, most populous in 2006 census
Multiple attacks in Nigeria have left students dead or missing and communities in turmoil. In Borno and Plateau states, gunmen attacked schools, abducting pupils and killing staff, with security forces conducting rescues and authorities coordinating with local leaders.
Nigeria's Kano state has hosted a second mass wedding under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, pairing 1,500 couples with government support including dowries, startup capital and household items. The program targets widows, divorcees and vulnerable families, aiming to ease marriage costs and bolster social stability.