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Gunmen kill at least 18 people in Nigeria's Benue state, residents say - Reuters
Gunmen kill at least 18 people in Nigeria's Benue state, residents say Reuters
July 13, 2026More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
July 11, 2026How 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 citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa - Reuters
Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa Reuters
July 6, 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, 2026US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
July 3, 2026US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says - Reuters
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says Reuters
July 3, 2026Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
July 1, 2026World Bank backs Nigeria 2026–2032 plan with $1.25 billion to spur jobs, private investment - Reuters
World Bank backs Nigeria 2026–2032 plan with $1.25 billion to spur jobs, private investment Reuters
July 1, 2026Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria - Reuters
Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria Reuters
June 29, 2026Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say - Reuters
Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say Reuters
June 26, 2026Attack kills 20 in Nigeria's central Plateau attack - Reuters
Attack kills 20 in Nigeria's central Plateau attack Reuters
June 23, 2026Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.
June 22, 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, 2026Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
June 17, 2026Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
June 16, 2026Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
June 14, 2026Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
June 13, 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.
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More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"No teacher should die at work," said a banner at a recent protest in Oyo state Nigeria's military says it has freed all 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted two months ago from schools in the so
How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, PFIPC's director general, denies any wrongdoing How did an organisation with government offices, civil servants and a line in Nigeria's national budget turn out to hav
Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
President Bola Tinubu wants a full report in 30 days Nigeria's president has ordered a corruption investigation into allegations that a fictitious government agency was set up within his own office,
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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Anti-migrant sentiment has been rising in South Africa Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa "at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted" there. A statement from
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the operation had "significantly degraded" IS leadership in Nigeria The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight
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Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Thousands of foreign nationals from across Africa fled South Africa in recent weeks fearing anti-migrant violence Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for its citizens who have le
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Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
When guests gathered at a church in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan at the weekend, they knew they were witnessing something rare. A pair of twin brothers - Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye - were m
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK. Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, was fou
Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
A man in northern Nigeria has been sentenced to two weeks in prison after neighbours complained that he was storing bags of human faeces outside his home, which they said made life unbearable. Mohamm
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Nigeria's military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in the
Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of blocking probe into son’s death
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos, of negligence and actions she said had hindered investigations into the
Nigerian writer Chimamanda says hospital delaying son's inquest
Nigerian writer Chimamanda says hospital delaying son's inquest By AFP June 14, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp
Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Cover-up over Son’s Death, Demands Accountability
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