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2026-08-25 00:00:37

101-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Arrested for Drug Dealing

Nigerian police arrested 101-year-old Esther Ogunmabo for selling skunk sachets after her shop burned down, with her daughter supplying drugs. She received bail and counselling. Authorities also seized cocaine and cannabis in separate operations. read more

2026-08-20 21:10:09

Boat Capsizes in Nigeria, Killing at Least 47

At least 47 people died when a boat carrying over 80 passengers capsized in Sokoto, Nigeria, mostly women and children heading to farms. Frequent accidents stem from lax safety rules. read more

2026-07-06 14:40:09

Nigeria warns South Africa over killing of two citizens

Nigeria reports two citizens killed in South Africa amid rising xenophobic violence. One died from police interrogation, another from unidentified attackers. Foreigners face targeted attacks with 25,000 repatriated. Nigeria warns South Africa to address the "apartheid-style" intolerance or face consequences. read more

2026-06-30 16:10:10

Nigerias children face deadly abduction surge

Aisha, abducted by Boko Haram at age five, endured child labor, forced marriage, and rape. Now 17, she escaped but warns child abductions in northern Nigeria are rising. Millions of children face deadly threats from militants and criminal gangs daily. read more

2026-06-24 10:30:11

Nigerias deadly kito attacks target LGBTQ+ community

Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community faces deadly 'kito' attacks where gangs catfish, kidnap, and extort victims. US aid cuts threaten HIV treatment and safe houses, leaving victims like Amed fearing death as stigma and violence surge. read more

2026-06-24 10:10:04

New Documentary Exposes Brutal Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence in Nigeria

Gay reverend Jide Macaulay urges action after Bel Trew's documentary "Hunted" reveals brutal persecution of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria, including kidnappings and torture, warning that shrinking global aid threatens HIV progress and human rights. read more

2026-06-08 15:50:03

New documentary exposes brutal anti-LGBTQ+ attacks in Nigeria

The Independent screens "Hunted," a documentary on Nigeria's "kito" attacks targeting LGBTQ+ people. Amid aid cuts, survivors with HIV face clinic closures. Screenings at The Arzner and ICA highlight global queer struggles. read more

2026-06-04 05:40:06

Nigerian court sentences four to death for church massacre

A Nigerian court sentenced four men to death for a 2022 church attack in Owo that killed 50 worshippers. The convicted al-Shabab members faced terrorism charges, while a fifth suspect was acquitted. read more

2026-05-21 11:20:05

Nigerian Police Bust $363 Million Meth Lab

Nigerian police dismantled a major meth lab, seizing $363 million in drugs and chemicals in their largest operation. Seven suspects, including three Mexican "cooks," were arrested in Ogun state, exposing a transnational network producing drugs locally. read more

2026-05-18 18:10:03

US airstrikes kill 20 ISIS militants in Nigeria

US airstrikes in northeast Nigeria killed at least 20 ISIS militants, AFRICOM confirmed, with no U.S. or Nigerian casualties. The operation followed a joint mission targeting a top ISIS leader, highlighting increased U.S.-Nigeria military cooperation. read more

2026-05-16 16:10:08

Joint US-Nigerian operation kills top Islamic State leader

A joint US-Nigerian operation killed top Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Mainuki in Nigeria. The mission targeted ISWAP's deputy commander, disrupting militant operations in the Lake Chad Basin. This marks heightened US-Nigeria counterterrorism cooperation after recent tensions. read more

2026-04-28 10:50:03

Nigeria caps jet fuel prices after airline threats

Nigeria caps jet fuel prices and grants airlines a 30-day credit window after warnings of flight halts due to a 270% surge. The NMDPRA sets limits in Lagos and Abuja, but warns of volatility from the US-Iran conflict. read more

2025-01-24 22:40:03

Nigerian military conducts crackdown on militants, kidnappers, resulting in 79 deaths

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in a recent operation targeting Islamic militants in the northeast and armed groups in the northwest. The army also arrested individuals linked to oil theft and a separatist group. read more

2025-01-10 22:20:03

US to Return $52.88M to Nigeria in Corruption Probe Assets

The US will return $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria linked to former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates. The funds will support rural electrification and counterterrorism efforts, seized from a corruption probe, including a superyacht and real estate. read more

2024-12-20 06:10:02

Tragic Stampede at Christmas Fair in Nigeria Claims 35 Children

At a Christmas fair in Nigeria, a stampede killed 35 children, with 6 severely injured. Organizers promised cash and food in a country struggling with economic hardship. The incident led to arrests and a call for justice. read more

2024-11-02 11:10:05

Children in Nigeria Face Death Penalty After Protesting Cost-of-Living

29 children in Nigeria are facing the death penalty after protesting the cost-of-living crisis. During their arraignment, four minors collapsed from exhaustion before entering a plea. The children, aged 14 to 17, face felony charges including treason, sparking outrage over their prosecution. read more

2024-08-07 21:50:04

"Nigeria Detains Polish Nationals For Displaying Russian Flags in Protests"

Nigeria detains 7 Polish nationals for displaying Russian flags during economic hardship protests. The Poles were arrested in Kano state amid demonstrations against cost-of-living crisis. Analysts warn of dangerous anti-Western, pro-Russian sentiments in Africa. Nigeria sees waving Russian flags as potential treason. read more

2024-07-13 07:40:09

A school building in northern Nigeria collapses, leaving dozens of students dead and over 100 trapped. Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble. The incident is attributed to the school's weak structure and location. Building collapses are a recurring issue in Nigeria due to safety regulation failures. read more

2024-06-30 07:10:03

At least 18 people died in suspected suicide bomb attacks at a wedding, a funeral, and a hospital in Nigeria. The attacks in Borno state were carried out by female bombers, with victims including children and pregnant women. read more

2024-06-20 11:40:04

Jihadi fighters have relocated to a Nigerian national park, posing a threat to the declining lion population and local security; experts warn about potential connections between extremists in Nigeria and the Sahel region. read more

2024-04-25 11:30:14

Over 100 inmates escape a Nigerian prison due to heavy rain destroying the walls, with 10 recaptured. Authorities are searching for the remaining fugitives and urge the public to report any sightings. read more

2024-04-08 00:00:00

Two men in Nigeria are arrested for sextorting an Australian schoolboy, leading to the boy's tragic suicide. The suspects demanded money in exchange for not releasing explicit images. The case sheds light on a wider issue of sextortion by West African gangs. read more

2024-04-03 00:00:00

Over 100 people, primarily girls and young women, were kidnapped in remote northern Nigeria, with many family members seeking help for their rescue. Authorities have been searching, and the incident exposes ongoing militant threats in Nigeria. read more