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 and the Sahel: A growing security divide
A widening diplomatic rift is complicating efforts to confront a shared cross-border security threat.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Major Nigerian coke bust leads to arrest
Nigeria's Drug enforcement has broken up an international cocaine trafficking ring that used the continent's most populous country as a transit point for internaionally bound shipments of life devasta
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria
The incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case
Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, is facing a court case over the post about the Nigerian population.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu’s reform test
Rising costs fuel anger, but President Bola Tinubu’s machinery and opposition divisions may shape the race.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Angélique Kidjo makes Hollywood history as first Black African on Walk of Fame
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo celebrates her global legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first dedicated to a Black African. In Nigeria, the town of Ogijo has more lead-recyclin
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Wafcon 2026 review: Glory for Cameroon, Nigeria flop and Malawi cause a stir
Monique Ngock starred as Cameroon triumphed for the first time in a tournament of compelling surprises, even if crowd figures disappointedCameroon became only the fourth country to lift the Women’s Af
Sport
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
As campaigns begin in Nigeria, Tinubu’s reelection bid puts his party on trial
The gap between improving economic indicators and worsening household finances is likely to define the campaign.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria
An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
At least 25 people were killed in an attack on a village in Nigeria
At least 25 people were killed in an overnight attack on a village in Plateau state, central Nigeria.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026