Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout

Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Rescues 31 Hostages After Church Attack

The army said the attack had occurred ‌during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Expands Security Ties Amid Insurgency

Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing engagement with… Read more »

Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Attacks on 3 Villages

A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing. Read more »

Nigeria: Extremists Kill Over 100 in Western Villages

Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross. A member of parliament said that two villages, Woro and… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Pastor and Bride in Nigeria

Authorities in Nigeria have been responding to another wave of kidnappings that has been unfolding across several regions in recent weeks. A clergyman and a bride were among those… Read more »

Nigeria: Nicki Minaj Claims Christians Persecuted in Nigeria at UN

The world famous rapper praised US President Donald Trump's position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj's provocative style previously resulted in criticism… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Teams Up with U.S. and UK to Investigate Cocaine Haul

The drugs found in a container at a port in Lagos is one of the largest drug seizures in Nigeria's history. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Delays Opening of New Art Museum After Protests

The contested Museum of West African Arts in Benin City has postponed its preview week after protesters stormed a museum event. Read more »

Nigeria: Floods Kill At Least 23 People in Northeastern Nigeria

The flooding began in the Yola area of Adamawa state, displacing 5,560 people so far, according to authorities. At least 11 others remain missing. Read more »

Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari - A Legacy of 'Praise and Pain'

Muhammadu Buhari died at 82 in a London clinic on July 13. The strongman-turned-democrat led Nigeria twice - as a military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and an elected president from… Read more »

Nigeria: Can Nigeria's New Opposition Coalition Defeat Tinubu?

Faced with increasing defections to the ruling APC, Nigerian opposition leaders have joined the African Democratic Congress to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. But… Read more »