Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol
Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulatedAt least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment
World
theguardian.com
18.09.2026
'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.09.2026
At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease
At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining have been found dead in Nigerian security custody
World
abcnews.com
17.09.2026
‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Review: A Twisty Nigerian Melodrama That Could Use More Mischief
One of three Nigerian films playing at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” immediately throws the audience into the central dilemma of its plotty narrative. In t
Culture
variety.com
16.09.2026
Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport
Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.09.2026
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two thirdsThe fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after
World
theguardian.com
14.09.2026
Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam
Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American w
World
theguardian.com
12.09.2026
Nigeria says 2 of its nationals killed in South Africa as anti-migrant tensions flare
Nigeria says two nationals have been killed in South Africa as tensions run high over anti-immigrant protests there
World
abcnews.com
12.09.2026
Fuad Muradov Ankarada pakistanlı və nigeriyalı həmkarları ilə diaspor məsələlərini müzakirə edib
Diasporla İş üzrə Dövlət Komitəsinin sədri Fuad Muradov Pakistanın diaspor və insan resurslarının inkişafı üzrə naziri Çauduriy Salik Hussainqa və Nigeriyanın Diaspor Komitəsinin sədri Abike Dabriri E
Azerbaijan
report.az
08.09.2026
"Neftçi" nigeriyalı hücumçu Adeleke Akinyemi transfer edib
"Neftçi" yeni hücumçu transfer edib.
Azerbaijan
report.az
07.09.2026
Nigeriya hərbçiləri terrorçuların girov götürdüyü 36 nəfəri azad edib
Azerbaijan
apa.az
05.09.2026
Uber announces immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda
Uber has announced its immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda. The decision comes amid a global restructuring, but mainly as Uber has lost significant ground to its competitors in both countries
World
france24.com
05.09.2026
Dozens die in Nigeria after inhaling toxic fumes in 'oil theft attempt'
At least 37 people have died in Nigeria while attempting to steal oil, according to an environmental group.
World
news.sky.com
04.09.2026
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Uber has stopped its operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect – citing "a thorough review of our business" as its reason for shutting down in the former.
World
news.sky.com
03.09.2026
Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis
Nigeria has confirmed the withdrawal of U.S. troops sent to help tackle its security crisis
World
abcnews.com
01.09.2026
"North" club has added Nigerian Umar Abubakar to its team
A Nigerian football player joined the team of "Shimal" club, which plays in the Azerbaijan I League.
Azerbaijan
report.az
01.09.2026
Why are kidnappings recurrent in Nigeria?
Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.
World
aljazeera.com
27.08.2026
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 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