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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
ISWAP claims responsibility for deadly attacks in Nigeria
By Isaac Anyaogu LAGOS (Reuters) - The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks targeting Nigerian security forces as well as Christian civilians in Nigeria's northeastern regions earlier this month. Through seven messages posted on its news agency "Amaq," ISWAP claimed it conducted these operations, backing up the statements with a video depicting one of the assaults and two photo albums documenting two other operations. The attacks in Borno state targeted a Nigerian army barracks in Yamtage town where it claimed it killed three soldiers and set the barracks ablaze. ISWAP also claimed that its fighters captured and subsequently killed four members of pro-government militias loyal to the Nigerian army in the same state. In Adamawa state, the group claimed responsibility for two attacks on Banga village, a Christian community. The first, on April 15, allegedly resulted in the deaths of two Christians and the torching of over 30 houses and a church, with "Amaq" publishing photographs of the assault. The second attack on Banga, on April 16, targeted a Nigerian police patrol in the village, damaging a vehicle and wounding several officers. It also released a photo album depicting an assault on Lareh village in Adamawa, showing houses belonging to Christians and a church being set on fire but it was not accompanied with a claim. Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters have mainly operated in northeastern Nigeria and targeted security forces and civilians, killing or displacing tens of thousands of people. The Nigerian government has said it will "crush" the groups, increasing this year's defence budget by over 40%. (This story has been corrected to say 'northeastern regions,' not 'northwestern regions,' in paragraph 1)
The Star
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
ISWAP claims responsibility for deadly attacks in Nigeria
LAGOS (Reuters) - The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks targeting Nigerian security forces as well as Christian civilians in Nigeria's northwestern regions earlier this month. Through seven messages posted on its news agency "Amaq," ISWAP claimed it conducted these operations, backing up the statements with a video depicting one of the assaults and two photo albums documenting two other operations. The attacks in Borno state targeted a Nigerian army barracks in Yamtage town where it claimed it killed three soldiers and set the barracks ablaze. ISWAP also claimed that its fighters captured and subsequently killed four members of pro-government militias loyal to the Nigerian army in the same state. In Adamawa state, the group claimed responsibility for two attacks on Banga village, a Christian community. The first, on April 15, allegedly resulted in the deaths of two Christians and the torching of over 30 houses and a church, with "Amaq" publishing photographs of the assault. The second attack on Banga, on April 16, targeted a Nigerian police patrol in the village, damaging a vehicle and wounding several officers. It also released a photo album depicting an assault on Lareh village in Adamawa, showing houses belonging to Christians and a church being set on fire but it was not accompanied with a claim. Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters have mainly operated in northeastern Nigeria and targeted security forces and civilians, killing or displacing tens of thousands of people. The Nigerian government has said it will "crush" the groups, increasing this year's defence budget by over 40%. (Reporting by Menna AlaaElDin; Writing and additional reporting by Isaac Anyaogu; Editing by Mark Porter)
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nigeria to automate short stay visa approval process
By Isaac Anyaogu LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria is automating its electronic visa approval and issuance process in an effort to boost travel and business, the interior minister said. This automation aims to eliminate lengthy wait times faced by travellers upon arrival and could end a thriving industry for middlemen who work with immigration officials to help visitors jump through the hoops. Under the proposed plan, travellers can apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours. Once approved, the e-visa will be sent to the applicant's email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker at the airport. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "The proposed visa policy aims to enhance the ease of doing business, boost tourism, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations with other countries," Olubunmi Ojo, Nigeria's interior minister said on X following a department meeting on Tuesday. Since President Tinubu came into office in May 2023, the government has sought to improve visa process for foreigners and ease passport issuance system for Nigerians, setting up a contactless passport application system for Nigerians abroad. (This story has been refiled to remove an extraneous "said" in paragraph 4)
