insert_link Africa Suicide bombings in Nigeria: tactic is back after a four-year break – security researcher offers 3 possible reasons By Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia Nigeria’s first suicide bombing since 2020 took place in June 2024 with four coordinated attacks that killed at least 30 people. The attacks took place in Gwoza, a town in Borno State, north-east Nigeria. Gwoza was once the seat of the Islamic Caliphate declared by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. Boko Haram is an extremist sect which aims for […] todayJuly 16, 2024 17
insert_link Oshiwambo Omuvalu waavo va xulifila mo shipongo sho va lixupuli vee boma mo Nigeria, wa londa ponda. Omuvalu wo vanhu va xulifa mo iningwanima yo pavali yova li xupuli vee boma mo Nigeria, paife owa fikama povafi ve dulife po 30. Olopota oyati oiningwanima yo matopo eeboma oya holoka peenele do pavali mo umbangalanhu ushilo wa Nigeria, mo doropa yedina Gwoza noku twaa lelifa eemwenyo do vanhu veli 32 ngaashi shi li palopota yo mupedu president wo shilongo osho Kashim Shettima , oyo ya pitifwa onghela. Okwati […] todayJuly 2, 2024 23
insert_link Africa Nigeria Imposes Curfew Following Deadly Blasts Nigeria’s military has imposed a curfew in parts of the country after a series of deadly blasts in northeastern Borno state killed at least 18 people and injured 30 others. Officials report that the victims include children and pregnant women. One of the attacks reportedly claimed six lives at a wedding ceremony. Suspected suicide bombers also targeted a funeral and a hospital in the town of Gwoza. A 15-year insurgency […] todayJuly 1, 2024 8