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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
July 11, 2026Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.
July 8, 2026Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
July 5, 2026Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
June 17, 2026Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
June 11, 2026IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender - Reuters
IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender Reuters
June 9, 2026At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says - Reuters
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says Reuters
May 4, 2026'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
April 4, 2026Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.
March 5, 2026Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury - Reuters
Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury Reuters
March 5, 2026Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
March 4, 2026Conservative Anglicans to pick rival leader, widening Church rifts - Reuters
Conservative Anglicans to pick rival leader, widening Church rifts Reuters
March 3, 2026