 A group of armed men have gunned down at least 30 people and burned houses and shops in a number of villages in Nigeria's Niger State. The attacks are the latest in a surge blamed on violent bandits, who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for ransom, and displaced communities across northern Nigeria. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nigerian Journalist, Adesuwa Giwa Osagi

<p>&nbsp;A group of armed men have gunned down at least 30 people and burned houses and shops in a number of villages in Nigeria's Niger State. The attacks are the latest in a surge blamed on violent bandits, who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for ransom, and displaced communities across northern Nigeria. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nigerian Journalist, Adesuwa Giwa Osagi</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>