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The Nigerian federal government has debunked allegations of an attack on the Federal Government Girls' College (FGGC) Monguno, assuring parents that all students, staff, and facilities remain safe and accounted for.
A commanding officer and six soldiers were killed in Borno, Nigeria, after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded. The troops had just successfully repelled an insurgent attack in Monguno.
Nigeria is facing various economic and political challenges, including debates over state finances, a dollar sale row affecting fuel loading, and the government raising bonds to clear debts. Political parties are also preparing for the 2027 elections, while concerns about malnutrition and poverty among children persist.
Borno State in Nigeria recorded 2,700 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths in May, with several local government areas affected. Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala, and Magumeri were among the LGAs reporting cases.