Over 300 Abducted by Militants in Attack on Ngoshe, Nigeria
This afternoon, reports have emerged that more than 300 individuals, including women and children, were abducted by Islamic militants during a violent assault on the northeastern Nigerian town of Ngoshe. The attack, attributed to militants likely affiliated with Boko Haram, occurred as a retaliatory response to the recent killing of three of the group's commanders by the Nigerian military. According to Bulama Sawa, an official from the Gwoza area, militants stormed Ngoshe in Borno State on Friday. Specifics concerning the operation remain limited, but it underscores a troubling escalation in the region's insecurity. Military spokesman Uba Sani confirmed that separate... [Continue Reading]
Hundreds abducted by Islamic militants after military kills three Boko Haram officers
More than 300 people, including women and children, have been abducted by Islamic militants who attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria, officials have said. [Continue Reading]
Conservative Anglicans challenge historic female leader with rival leadership
Conservative Anglican leaders in Nigeria have restructured their organisation signalling a break from the traditions of the historic Anglican Communion. Gafcon leaders have opposed liberal trends such as same-sex marriage, the ordination of openly LGBTQ+ clergy in the Anglican churches of Europe and North America, including the Episcopal Church in the United States and the recent nomination of the Church's first female leader. [Continue Reading]
Nigeria: ‘Renewed Hope’ or ‘Hopelessness’? | Mehdi Hasan and Daniel Bwala
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Nigerian president’s spokesperson Daniel Bwala on the government’s record in office. [Continue Reading]
Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead
In tonight's edition, at least 200 people have been killed in a coltan mine collapse in the East of the DRC. Also, unhappy with the appointment of a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Nigerian Conservative Anglican bishop group announces the creation of its own body to lead the Anglican faith. And at just 12 days until kickoff, the Confederation of African Football postpones the Women's Africa Cup of Nations until the summer. [Continue Reading]
Conservative Anglicans in Nigeria pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church. [Continue Reading]
Three Doctors Suspended in Nigeria Following Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Son Due to Alleged Medical Negligence
Nigeria's Medical and Dental Council has provisionally suspended three doctors following the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The child passed away on 7 January due to complications arising from preparatory medical procedures at the Euracare Hospital in Lagos. The investigation found sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case of medical negligence against Euracare Hospital and Atlantis Hospital, as reported by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). In accordance with their findings, the suspended doctors will face a disciplinary tribunal, pending the outcome of the investigation. Dr Munir Bature, the publicity... [Continue Reading]
