Nigeria orders investigation into second fake government agency
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a man accused of creating a fake government agency
World
abcnews.com
22.08.2026
At least 50 people dead after boat carrying farm workers capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.
World
news.sky.com
20.08.2026
About 40 people died as a result of the boat capsizing in Nigeria
About 40 people died as a result of the boat capsizing in Nigeria.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead
A boat has capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving more than 40 people dead
World
abcnews.com
20.08.2026
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin
The race for Nigeria’s top job began Wednesday as the West African nation’s electoral commission formally opened the campaign season
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundations
A hospital in Nigeria has collapsed after rainwater triggered a landslide, washing away the foundational infrastructure.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund
The Pan-African venture firm has raised $83 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.
Tech
techcrunch.com
26.08.2026
Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.
World
aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to conduct a rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State
World
france24.com
25.08.2026
Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Nigeria's jet fuel conundrum: Scarcity at home, abundance abroad
Nigeria is fast becoming Europe's biggest jet fuel supplier, as it continues to help ease ongoing shortages abroad. Meanwhile at home, the West African country’s own airlines are struggling to keep th
World
dw.com
25.08.2026
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
'Scores of people' kidnapped from mosque in Nigeria
Armed men have kidnapped a number of people from a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, residents and police have said, in the latest mass abduction in a region plagued by violent gangs.
World
news.sky.com
23.08.2026
Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria
Police in Nigeria report that a number of people have been kidnapped from a mosque in Niger state
World
abcnews.com
22.08.2026
Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026