Start your day with concise, essential news shaping Nigeria. Here are the seven most important stories, each with a clear headline and a two-sentence summary to keep you informed and ahead.
1. Boko Haram Attack Claims Nine Lives in Northeastern Nigeria
Nine people were killed in a violent...
Here are today’s 7 most talked-about headlines across Nigeria (02-07-2025). From political shakeups to viral celebrity moments, NB Trending captures what’s moving the nation, midday, every day.
Nigerian Troops Neutralise 10 Boko Haram Fighters
Troops raided the Lake Chad border on June 29...
Joint military forces eliminated 10 terrorists during a clearance operation between Rann and Gamboru Ngala, recovering anti-aircraft weapons in a strategic blow to insurgent capabilities. According to Defence HQ, this marks intensified operations against BH/ISWAP remnants in border communities...
According to The Conversation, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is conducting its most sophisticated offensive in years, whilst northeast Nigerian communities face a brutal equation: no money, no protection, forcing farmers and families to pay insurgent taxes to survive.
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When Governor Zulum flagged suspected terrorists within Nigeria’s corridors of power, it rang louder than politics - it echoed betrayal. Peter Obi is stepping in with a strong message: silence is complicity. The former presidential hopeful has urged the federal government not to let these...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum alleges some politicians and military officers are sabotaging anti-insurgency efforts by collaborating with Boko Haram. He vows to reinforce intelligence and deal ruthlessly with internal informants.
Zulum claims informants exist within the military...
A deadly Boko Haram raid in Yobe has left four soldiers dead and a nation wondering whether the insurgency can still be contained. As leaders urge prayer, many Nigerians ask more complex questions about strategy and hope.
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Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Katarko...