| 5,702,226 |
9.08333 |
7.53333 |
Nigeria |
|
Nigerian security forces fired teargas on opposition (APC) lawmakers inside the parliament complex as they attempted to enter for a key vote on emergency rule in the northeast. Members of Tambuwal's All Progressives Congress (APC) party have described the state of emergency first imposed in May last year as a failure because of escalating violence and have argued it should not be renewed. No injuries reported. A similar attempt against APC lawmakers occurred two days prior. |
| 5,702,230 |
6.26667 |
5.71667 |
Nigeria |
|
Two persons were feared killed in a clash between supporters of the Chairman of the Community Development Association (CDA) and chairman of youth association in Aruogba community in Oredo Local Council of Edo State over a tussle for the chairmanship position of the community's association. Some houses were also reportedly razed. |
| 5,702,234 |
8.23333 |
8.56667 |
Nigeria |
|
Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani mercenaries launched an offensive attack at Digan Dogo in Kadarko community of Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, leaving scores dead and injuring many people. Specific numbers not provided. |
| 5,702,239 |
10.26761 |
13.26436 |
Nigeria |
|
Soldiers and vigilante members began to take control of Mubi, Adamawa State as Boko Haram militants fled the town after suffering a heavy defeat. The preceding battle lasted over two days, but soldiers did not enter the heart of the city, gaining control, until 26/11. "Many" Boko Haram deaths reported. |
| 5,702,242 |
7.28333 |
4.03333 |
Nigeria |
|
A group of Ora Ara indigenes protest against the Minister of State, warning her not to appoint a non-indigene to a local position of power. |
| 5,702,246 |
10.31344 |
9.84327 |
Nigeria |
|
A senior district head in the Bauchi Emirate Council was shot by unidentified gunmen in Bauchi. He was on his way home after the Isha'i prayer at a nearby mosque. The wounds were not deemed to be life threatening. |
| 5,702,251 |
10.26761 |
13.26436 |
Nigeria |
|
Soldiers and vigilante members eventually took complete control of Mubi, Adamawa State as Boko Haram militants fled the town after suffering a heavy defeat. The preceding battle lasted over two days, but soldiers did not enter the heart of the city, gaining control, until 26/11. "Many" Boko Haram deaths reported. |
| 5,702,255 |
13.09771 |
12.49521 |
Nigeria |
|
Boko Haram seizes Damasak after a early morning battle with military forces. Details on casualty were not clear at press time, but sources said the militants went to the centre of the market brandishing their assault rifles. Many of the residents fled into nearby Cameroon. |
| 5,702,260 |
4.96667 |
8.33333 |
Nigeria |
|
The secretariat of the Cross River State chapter of PDP was rocked by explosion suspected to be a bomb blast. The incident happened as the party was gearing up to distribute materials to hold its ward congress. No life was lost, though the building was damaged. Injuries not known. Perpetrators not known. |
| 5,702,266 |
7.38778 |
3.89639 |
Nigeria |
|
No fewer than 10 PDP supporters were injured over a inter-party leadership struggle. The clash began at the party secretariat. |
