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Northern Nigeria.
geographical region of Nigeria
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The Nigerian Army is responsible for defending Nigeria's territorial integrity and is involved in matters concerning Northern Nigeria.Well supported34 reports11 developments inside
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Geographical region of Northern Nigeria has been experiencing heightened insecurity since late May 2026.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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President Tinubu's administration is executing projects in Northern Nigeria.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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Regional crises are contributing to the national decline of Nigeria.Well supported4 reports14 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Political focus on Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Kano State.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Iran war caused petrol price spikes, and Northern Nigeria is identified as a region of Nigeria.Some support24 reports1 development inside
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The Tinubu administration is addressing security challenges in Northern Nigeria while leveraging education funds like TETFund and NELFUND for infrastructure and higher education access.Well supported10 reports5 developments inside
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Regional agricultural issues are impacting national food security in Nigeria.Some support3 reports5 developments inside
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the administration are under pressure regarding the principle of power rotation in Northern Nigeria.Some support2 reports
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INEC demands the African Democratic Congress improve election integrity standards and assumes responsibility for elections in Northern Nigeria.Some support6 reports
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A conference was held at Arewa House in Kaduna concerning issues in Northern Nigeria, with Tinubu represented.Some support1 report
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Uba Sani endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election for a second term, focusing on key sectors like education and infrastructure.Some support5 reports
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The roadmap envisioned by Ahmadu Bello for Northern Nigeria was abandoned after his death in 1966.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Northern Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), established under Ahmadu Bello's influence, is declining amid regional economic collapse.Some support1 report
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Viral graphic falsely attributed threats to Senate President Akpabio, who subsequently denied statements regarding Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 election loss.Some support1 report
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Political candidates are debating viability in Northern Nigeria, a region that includes Borno State.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Socioeconomic decline is impacting the educational system in Northern Nigeria.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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N500 billion is allegedly budgeted to secure support in Northern Nigeria, involving an Islamic cleric and specific individuals.Some support1 report
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INEC strengthens Nigeria's electoral process, with Joash Amupitan serving as the chairman.Well supported38 reports5 developments inside
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The Igbo community mobilizes in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Hayab, Chairman of CAN, discussed religious tensions in Nigeria while representing Christians in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Political analysis highlights Atiku Abubakar's lack of regional support, the strategic importance of Northern Nigeria for Tinubu, and calls for INEC to strengthen registration requirements.Well supported38 reports1 development inside
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Wike predicts strong support for Tinubu in Northern Nigeria, while suggesting Atiku Abubakar faces electoral limitations in the South.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Uba Sani's administration has begun executing vocational training programs in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Adamawa State and Northern Nigeria are contributing to regional security efforts.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is seeking stronger regional support while focusing on tackling insecurity and driving development in Northern Nigeria.Well supported3 reports11 developments inside
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The Tinubu administration is tasked with finding solutions as herders wander freely from Kaura Namoda into Bayelsa State.Some support1 report
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The region of Northern Nigeria is confirmed to be part of the sovereign state of Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Political aspirations and geographical context of development are noted in the Kaduna North constituency of Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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The Northern Christian Association addressed issues of insecurity and economic hardship in Northern Nigeria.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Solomon Dalung linked vandalism in Lagos to wider regional issues, including Northern Nigeria, reacting to government arrests.Some support1 report
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Operational license granted for Omega University, which is based in Kaduna, a major area within Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Insurgency in Northern Nigeria has caused the implementation of tactical restrictions on agricultural inputs.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Arrests and transfers of detainees into Niger State are occurring, leading to a climate of fear in the region.Some support1 report
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The event discusses the political traditions and leadership roles of figures like Kashim Shettima and Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko within Northern Nigeria.Some support2 reports
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A modern shopping complex was noted in Jimeta, Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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James Abiodun Faleke, a federal lawmaker, represents the Ikeja Federal Constituency in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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The Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NSGTF) was inaugurated to strengthen regional security coordination.Well supported5 reports
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APC primary elections in Northern Nigeria focused on regional issues, accompanied by open letters appealing to the President's office.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The All Progressives Congress faces an existential threat from rival tickets in Northern Nigeria.Some support3 reports
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A statement emphasizes the continued central importance of Nigeria to its own destiny.Some support3 reports
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Ango Abdullahi criticized the decline of values in Northern Nigeria, while President Tinubu addressed national security challenges.Some support2 reports
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High-level officials visited militant camps in the Niger Delta and called for dialogue on insecurity in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Ango Abdullahi lamented the erosion of values in Northern Nigeria on July 25, 2026.Some support5 reports
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It is noted that Northern Nigeria is a region that is geographically part of the larger country of Nigeria.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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A historical fact established in 1995 states that Kebbi State is geographically part of the larger region of Northern Nigeria.Well supported3 reports
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Arewa's base is reported to include both Bauchi State and Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Pastoralists are moving across the Cameroon-Nigeria border seeking pasture due to resource scarcity.Some support1 report
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Aliyu Muhammad addressed a press conference in Kaduna regarding concerns over oil exploration in Northern Nigeria.Some support3 reports
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Potiskum is a major commercial hub in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Mass tree-planting drives are underway in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and other areas of Northern Nigeria as part of the Great Green Wall Initiative.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Insecurity originating in Northern Nigeria affects all of Nigeria, with past leadership failures under Buhari being blamed.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Ahmad Sani Yerima made political claims regarding the outcome of the 2027 election in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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The new event covers the security issues in Northern Nigeria, including thriving terrorism and banditry, alongside the historical advocacy of Obafemi Awolowo for compulsory education in the country.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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Tinubu's administration secures partnerships and plans CBN collaboration to push a fintech revolution in Northern Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Worsening hunger crisis in Northern Nigeria and Afghanistan driven by conflict fallout.Some support1 report
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Two individuals researched banditry and kidnapping issues while working on a film project involving Northern Nigeria and South Africa.Some support1 report
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Terrorist Maha is operating in Northern Nigeria and has been linked to the killing of General Rabe.Some support1 report
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Northern Nigeria is a substantial part of Nigeria's population and is located on the African continent.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Internal violence in Northern Nigeria is driving regional instability.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Northern Nigeria
Recent events traced to Northern Nigeria, step by stepAround Northern Nigeria this week
News at the entities that move Northern Nigeria most-
Nigeria StructuralProgram coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Moves Northern Nigeria
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North Central StructuralBola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Moves Northern Nigeria
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Peter Obi OperationalThe ongoing dispute involves claims by the Anambra State government regarding the financial profile and obligations left by Peter Obi's administration during his tenure as governor.Moves Northern Nigeria
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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport StructuralTinubu's reforms are gaining traction, leading to Delta State joining the APC and public support for the revamping of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.Moves Northern Nigeria
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Kashim Shettima OperationalKashim Shettima serves as Vice President of the Nigerian government and advocates for the President's social protection programs.Moves Northern Nigeria
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Kebbi State StructuralOrganizing of various bye-elections and a governorship election across multiple states including Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Enugu, Ekiti, Kebbi, and Nasarawa.Moves Northern Nigeria
Connections
The 40 strongest of 104, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Birnin Gwari Structural
Birnin Gwari is geographically located within the boundaries of the Northern Nigeria region.
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Nigeria Structural
Northern Nigeria's regional security and socio-economic challenges fundamentally influence the stability and destiny of Nigeria.
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Kebbi State Structural
Kebbi State is formally located within the geopolitical region of Northern Nigeria.
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North Central Structural
North Central is a defined geopolitical sub-region of Northern Nigeria.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Operational
Tinubu's administration actively implements projects and addresses security in Northern Nigeria, while the region's political and security realities critically shape his leadership.
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Peter Obi Operational
Peter Obi engages with Northern Nigeria through political campaigning, addressing regional issues like poverty and food crisis, and seeking political support.
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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Structural
The airport functions as the primary commercial and strategic aviation gateway and hub for Northern Nigeria.
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Uba Sani Operational
Uba Sani operates in a leadership capacity, addressing regional security and socio-economic issues within Northern Nigeria.
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Kano State Shared context
Kano State is geographically part of Northern Nigeria and serves as a key economic and healthcare contributor to the region.
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Ahmadu Bello Structural
Ahmadu Bello's foundational plans and their abandonment significantly influenced the social conflicts and development trajectory of Northern Nigeria.
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American University of Nigeria Structural
A operates as a dedicated service provider whose mission is explicitly tied to supporting the development of Northern Nigeria.
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Kashim Shettima Operational
Kashim Shettima actively advocates for and influences policy, investment, and political leadership within Northern Nigeria.
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Adamawa State Operational
Adamawa State actively contributes to regional security efforts and influences leadership accountability within Northern Nigeria.
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Sultan of Sokoto Operational
The Sultan of Sokoto actively leads councils and influences regional unity within Northern Nigeria.
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Kano Structural
Kano functions as the administrative and judicial hub for matters arising within the broader region of Northern Nigeria.
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Muhammadu Buhari Operational
Buhari's political legacy and supporters actively influence the political sentiment and perception within Northern Nigeria.
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Cameroon Operational
The two regions are functionally linked by the cross-border movement of pastoralist communities seeking grazing lands.
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Rabiu Kwankwaso Shared context
Rabiu Kwankwaso uses Northern Nigeria as a backdrop to critique regional leadership and governance failures.
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Mercy Corps Operational
Mercy Corps operates in Northern Nigeria to respond to the ongoing and worsening hunger crisis in the region.
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Ango Abdullahi Shared context
Ango Abdullahi critiques the socio-political decline and erosion of values within Northern Nigeria.
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Operational
The FCDO actively supports peace resilience projects within Northern Nigeria.
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Buba Operational
A is functionally involved in the counter-insurgency issues of Northern Nigeria.
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Ahmadu Bello University Shared context
ABU is viewed as a cultural and historical product intrinsically linked to the identity of Northern Nigeria.
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All Progressives Congress Shared context
The APC's political activities and primary elections are framed by regional issues relevant to Northern Nigeria.
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Bauchi State Mentioned together
The evidence suggests that both Bauchi State and Northern Nigeria are included in the conceptual grouping known as Arewa's base.
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Aliyu Muhammad Shared context
Aliyu Muhammad addresses concerns and issues within the geopolitical region of Northern Nigeria.
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ISIS Shared context
ISIS-linked groups are reported to be active within the region of Northern Nigeria.
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Khalil Shared context
Khalil is an Islamic cleric whose identity and current activities are situated within the geopolitical context of Northern Nigeria.
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Action Democratic Party Structural
The Action Democratic Party seeks candidates from the region of Northern Nigeria to fulfill its operational requirements.
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African Democratic Congress Operational
A's functional concerns regarding academic neutrality in election duties intersect with the processes of Northern Nigeria.
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Borno State Shared context
Borno State is geographically located within the larger Northern Nigeria region.
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Yahaya Shared context
Yahaya's commentary and activities are situated within the socio-political context of Northern Nigeria, focusing on insecurity and development.
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Nigerian Army Shared context
The Nigerian Army operates within the geographical and political context of Northern Nigeria.
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United Nations Shared context
The United Nations issued a warning regarding the worsening food crisis in Northern Nigeria.
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Potiskum Shared context
Potiskum is a commercial hub situated within the larger geographical area of Northern Nigeria.
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Nigeria Police Force Operational
The police force operates within the context of Northern Nigeria, issuing alerts regarding increased terrorist activity in the region.
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house of representatives Shared context
The House of Representatives addresses security crises occurring within Northern Nigeria.
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Independent National Electoral Commission Shared context
INEC is responsible for conducting elections within the geographical area of Northern Nigeria.
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Zamfara State Shared context
Zamfara State is defined as a region within Northern Nigeria, and its local conditions reflect broader regional trends.
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John Hayab Shared context
Hayab serves as a representative for the Christian community operating within the geopolitical boundaries of Northern Nigeria.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Political focus on Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Kano State.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the administration are under pressure regarding the principle of power rotation in Northern Nigeria.
- INEC demands the African Democratic Congress improve election integrity standards and assumes responsibility for elections in Northern Nigeria.
- A conference was held at Arewa House in Kaduna concerning issues in Northern Nigeria, with Tinubu represented.
- Uba Sani endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election for a second term, focusing on key sectors like education and infrastructure.
- The roadmap envisioned by Ahmadu Bello for Northern Nigeria was abandoned after his death in 1966.
- The Northern Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), established under Ahmadu Bello's influence, is declining amid regional economic collapse.
- Viral graphic falsely attributed threats to Senate President Akpabio, who subsequently denied statements regarding Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 election loss.
- N500 billion is allegedly budgeted to secure support in Northern Nigeria, involving an Islamic cleric and specific individuals.
- The Igbo community mobilizes in Northern Nigeria.
- Wike predicts strong support for Tinubu in Northern Nigeria, while suggesting Atiku Abubakar faces electoral limitations in the South.
August 2026
9 events- Hayab, Chairman of CAN, discussed religious tensions in Nigeria while representing Christians in Northern Nigeria.
- Uba Sani's administration has begun executing vocational training programs in Northern Nigeria.
- The Tinubu administration is tasked with finding solutions as herders wander freely from Kaura Namoda into Bayelsa State.
- The region of Northern Nigeria is confirmed to be part of the sovereign state of Nigeria.
- Political aspirations and geographical context of development are noted in the Kaduna North constituency of Northern Nigeria.
- Solomon Dalung linked vandalism in Lagos to wider regional issues, including Northern Nigeria, reacting to government arrests.
- Operational license granted for Omega University, which is based in Kaduna, a major area within Northern Nigeria.
- Arrests and transfers of detainees into Niger State are occurring, leading to a climate of fear in the region.
- The event discusses the political traditions and leadership roles of figures like Kashim Shettima and Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko within Northern Nigeria.
July 2026
26 events- President Tinubu's administration is executing projects in Northern Nigeria.
- The Iran war caused petrol price spikes, and Northern Nigeria is identified as a region of Nigeria.
- The Tinubu administration is addressing security challenges in Northern Nigeria while leveraging education funds like TETFund and NELFUND for infrastructure and higher education access.
- Regional agricultural issues are impacting national food security in Nigeria.
- Political candidates are debating viability in Northern Nigeria, a region that includes Borno State.
- Political analysis highlights Atiku Abubakar's lack of regional support, the strategic importance of Northern Nigeria for Tinubu, and calls for INEC to strengthen registration requirements.
- Insurgency in Northern Nigeria has caused the implementation of tactical restrictions on agricultural inputs.
- A modern shopping complex was noted in Jimeta, Northern Nigeria.
- James Abiodun Faleke, a federal lawmaker, represents the Ikeja Federal Constituency in Northern Nigeria.
- The Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NSGTF) was inaugurated to strengthen regional security coordination.
- APC primary elections in Northern Nigeria focused on regional issues, accompanied by open letters appealing to the President's office.
- The All Progressives Congress faces an existential threat from rival tickets in Northern Nigeria.
- A statement emphasizes the continued central importance of Nigeria to its own destiny.
- Ango Abdullahi criticized the decline of values in Northern Nigeria, while President Tinubu addressed national security challenges.
- High-level officials visited militant camps in the Niger Delta and called for dialogue on insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
- Ango Abdullahi lamented the erosion of values in Northern Nigeria on July 25, 2026.
- A historical fact established in 1995 states that Kebbi State is geographically part of the larger region of Northern Nigeria.
- Arewa's base is reported to include both Bauchi State and Northern Nigeria.
- Pastoralists are moving across the Cameroon-Nigeria border seeking pasture due to resource scarcity.
- Aliyu Muhammad addressed a press conference in Kaduna regarding concerns over oil exploration in Northern Nigeria.
- Potiskum is a major commercial hub in Northern Nigeria.
- Insecurity originating in Northern Nigeria affects all of Nigeria, with past leadership failures under Buhari being blamed.
- Ahmad Sani Yerima made political claims regarding the outcome of the 2027 election in Northern Nigeria.
- Tinubu's administration secures partnerships and plans CBN collaboration to push a fintech revolution in Northern Nigeria.
- Worsening hunger crisis in Northern Nigeria and Afghanistan driven by conflict fallout.
- Two individuals researched banditry and kidnapping issues while working on a film project involving Northern Nigeria and South Africa.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
14 events- The Nigerian Army is responsible for defending Nigeria's territorial integrity and is involved in matters concerning Northern Nigeria.
- Geographical region of Northern Nigeria has been experiencing heightened insecurity since late May 2026.
- Regional crises are contributing to the national decline of Nigeria.
- Socioeconomic decline is impacting the educational system in Northern Nigeria.
- INEC strengthens Nigeria's electoral process, with Joash Amupitan serving as the chairman.
- Adamawa State and Northern Nigeria are contributing to regional security efforts.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is seeking stronger regional support while focusing on tackling insecurity and driving development in Northern Nigeria.
- The Northern Christian Association addressed issues of insecurity and economic hardship in Northern Nigeria.
- It is noted that Northern Nigeria is a region that is geographically part of the larger country of Nigeria.
- Mass tree-planting drives are underway in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and other areas of Northern Nigeria as part of the Great Green Wall Initiative.
- The new event covers the security issues in Northern Nigeria, including thriving terrorism and banditry, alongside the historical advocacy of Obafemi Awolowo for compulsory education in the country.
- Terrorist Maha is operating in Northern Nigeria and has been linked to the killing of General Rabe.
- Northern Nigeria is a substantial part of Nigeria's population and is located on the African continent.
- Internal violence in Northern Nigeria is driving regional instability.