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
10 people were killed in an armed attack in Nigeria
10 people lost their lives in an armed attack in Nigeria.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.07.2026
Nigeria 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".
World
bbc.co.uk
05.07.2026
Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know
All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Nigerian forces rescue 360 captives from Boko Haram
Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives, including women and children from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno State.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Nigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival
Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One
Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One
World
aljazeera.com
02.06.2026
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast
Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.
World
aljazeera.com
20.05.2026
ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed, US and Nigeria say
US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023.
World
aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
World
aljazeera.com
27.04.2026
Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand
Resisting mechanisation, Nigerian artisans uphold the authenticity of aso-oke, now a staple in global fashion markets.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
World
bbc.com
12.04.2026
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