Plateau State

A diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria's Plateau State has killed 31 people, drawing attention to the country's ongoing struggle with the bacterial infection. Health authorities are working to contain the spread, and the death toll has renewed concerns about vaccination gaps and disease surveillance in the region.

A large armed group is reported to be advancing toward the Barkin Ladi–Mangu corridor in Plateau State, Nigeria, with the threat assessed as imminent. The area has a history of deadly communal and militia violence. Residents face heightened fears of an attack as security forces' response remains unclear.