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Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win - Reuters
Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win Reuters
May 24, 2026Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.
May 20, 2026Islamist attack on Nigerian military school kills 17 police trainees - Reuters
Islamist attack on Nigerian military school kills 17 police trainees Reuters
May 17, 2026Forty-two pupils missing after Nigeria school attack, lawmaker says - Reuters
Forty-two pupils missing after Nigeria school attack, lawmaker says Reuters
May 16, 2026Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
May 16, 2026Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces - Reuters
Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces Reuters
May 16, 2026Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
May 14, 2026Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
May 13, 2026Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
May 11, 2026New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
May 4, 2026Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
May 3, 2026Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland - Reuters
Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland Reuters
April 28, 2026IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
April 28, 2026Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
April 27, 2026Jet fuel crisis: a boon for Nigeria's Dangote, but not for local airlines - Reuters
Jet fuel crisis: a boon for Nigeria's Dangote, but not for local airlines Reuters
April 27, 2026Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
April 24, 2026Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
April 24, 2026Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
April 21, 2026Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.
April 21, 2026'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
April 16, 2026Nigeria's 2026 fiscal plan targets big-engine cars with new green tax - Reuters
Nigeria's 2026 fiscal plan targets big-engine cars with new green tax Reuters
April 16, 2026Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over soaring jet fuel prices - Reuters
Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over soaring jet fuel prices Reuters
April 16, 2026Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
April 13, 2026Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers - Reuters
Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers Reuters
April 13, 2026Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
April 12, 2026Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.
April 11, 2026Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials - Reuters
Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials Reuters
April 11, 2026Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
April 8, 2026Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
April 6, 2026Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack - Reuters
Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack Reuters
April 5, 2026Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
March 30, 2026Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.
March 23, 2026King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
March 18, 2026'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
March 6, 2026Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
February 24, 2026Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
February 21, 2026Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call - Reuters
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February 19, 2026