Nigeria

Limbe, Cameroon & Eket, Nigeria — It’s just before 3pm on a weekday and 17-year-old Paul Ngwa* is returning home from his job at a phone and watch repair workshop …

Scenes of young Nigerians fainting while in court in the capital Abuja sparked uproar from politicians, civil society. The Nigerian government is facing increasing pressure to drop charges against dozens …

Nigeria’s refusal to play their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture in Libya after alleged “inhumane treatment” of their squad and eventual return home has overshadowed Algeria and Cameroon …

Maiduguri, Nigeria – Halimah Abdullahi has spent most of the last week peering out of the gates of the displaced person’s camp she and her family are squatting in, hoping …

Devastating floods in northeastern Nigeria have submerged entire residential areas, displaced tens of thousands of people, and forced zoo animals to escape into the streets. At least 30 people have …

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen joins the Turkish side for the season from the 2023 Italian champions. Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen has agreed a season-long loan with Galatasaray without an option …

Fighters from the hardline group attacked Mafa village on Sunday burning down shops and houses. Dozens of people have been killed after suspected fighters from the Boko Haram hardline group …

Abuja had previously threatened to send troops to invade Niger as part of a planned regional mission in response to Niamey’s coup Nigeria and Niger have signed a security cooperation …

The seasoned German coach and former player will be the third man to take charge of the Nigerian team this year. Nigeria have appointed Germany’s Bruno Labbadia as the country’s …

Nigerian Medical Association says students from universities of Jos and Maiduguri were taken while travelling in Benue State. Nigerian police and security agencies are working to secure the release of …