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Gunmen set homes ablaze, kidnap dozens in Nigeria's northwest

Gunmen set homes ablaze, kidnap dozens in Nigeria's northwest

Residents said the attackers set fire to several homes and businesses after unleashing a barrage of gunfire.

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara on improved security

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara on improved security

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state of Zamfara after a five-year suspension.

At least 12 killed in Nigeria after bus runs over explosive

At least 12 killed in Nigeria after bus runs over explosive

At least 12 people have been killed after an improvised explosive device buried under a road in Nigeria's Zamfara State detonated.

Nigerian airstrike killed dozens of villagers during Eid - witnesses

Nigerian airstrike killed dozens of villagers during Eid - witnesses

A traditional leader claims at least 33 people were killed in the airstrikes but the military denies targeting civilians.

Gunmen 'kidnap worshippers at Nigerian mosque'

Gunmen 'kidnap worshippers at Nigerian mosque'

Gunmen have reportedly abducted several people at a mosque in Nigeria's Zamfara State.

Nigerian state turns to vigilantes to combat bandits on rampage

Nigerian state turns to vigilantes to combat bandits on rampage

The authorities say the new outfit has undergone thorough training to prevent abuses.

Nigeria's Zamfara governorship election 'inconclusive': Court

Nigeria's Zamfara governorship election 'inconclusive': Court

The Court of Appeal in Nigeria's capital Abuja has ruled that the March 18, 2023 Zamfara State governorship election was "inconclusive."

Gunmen kill three people, abduct at least 50 in Nigeria

Gunmen kill three people, abduct at least 50 in Nigeria

Gunmen have killed three people and abducted more than 50 others in northwest Nigeria.

Nigerian varsity students, workers freed after abduction

Nigerian varsity students, workers freed after abduction

Sixteen people, including 14 university students who were abducted by gunmen in Nigeria last week, have been freed, authorities have said.

Gunmen abduct female students from hostels in Nigerian university

Gunmen abduct female students from hostels in Nigerian university

The gunmen broke down doors and shattered windows in the attack at Federal University Gusau.