Another deadly crush in Nigeria at event offering free food
The number of dead from a crowd crush in the south-east town of Okija in Nigeria has risen to 22, police say. It is the third case this week of people being crushed to death at events…
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South Africa did not scrap passport requirements for Nigerian travellers
South Africa and Nigeria, the continent's two economic heavyweights, have a long-held rivalry, with tensions spilling over into sports and regional political influence. Amid deeply…
Germany's Steinmeier praises Nigerian economic reforms in Abuja talks
Nigeria's doors are wide open to business, President Bola Tinubu told his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the capital Abuja on Wednesday. On the first day of Steinmeier's…
Nigerian economy surpasses expectations
Nigeria’s gross domestic product grew by 3.46% in the third quarter, surpassing expectations as its services sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years. The data represents a…
Nigeria turns to natural gas as transport prices soar after petrol subsidies were removed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — When Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol affordable for many in Africa's most populous country, Ahmed Halilu knew his…
Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56
Nigeria's army chief General Taoreed Lagbaja has died after a "period of illness" aged 56, President Bola Tinubu has announced. He died on Tuesday night in Lagos. The exact details of his…
Nigerian children who collapsed in court released
Nigeria's president has ordered the immediate release of a group of young people accused of treason, after footage of some of them collapsing in court sparked outrage. The 27 teenagers -…
Nigeria’s president orders the release of 29 children facing death penalty over protests
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday ordered the immediate release of 29 children facing the death penalty after being arraigned for allegedly participating in…
Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for "patience" as they continue to grapple with a tough economic situation. In an independence day speech, Tinubu defended…
Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians on Tuesday staged protests against economic hardship as the West African nation marked its 64th independence anniversary with its president calling for…
At least 40 people are missing after a boat capsizes in Nigeria, authorities say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 40 people have drowned in a boat accident on a river in northwest Nigeria, said President Bola Tinubu on Sunday. The accident happened in Zamfara state, as…
Posts mislead about ethnic links of new intelligence chiefs appointed by Nigerian president
Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu has faced accusations of nepotism since he became president in May 2023. Recent posts on social media accused him of favouring his own ethnic group in Nigeria’s…
SA billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.…
Footage does not show Nigerians planning protest in support of Miss SA contestant
Screenshot of the false post, taken on August 6, 2024 The post’s caption also claims the men said they had the backing of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) — a radical leftist party…
Nigerian protesters arrested for waving Russian flag
About 40 people have been arrested in northern Nigeria for waving Russia's national flag during protests against the high cost of living and what they feel is "bad governance". Amid this…
Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appealed for protests to end after “bloodshed” during three days of demonstrations over a deepening cost of living crisis. At least seven people have…
Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming 'political agenda' for violence
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader on Sunday called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political…
Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after 'hunger' protest
A curfew has been imposed in Nigeria second-biggest state, Kano, after protests against the high cost of living were "hijacked by thugs" who engaged in widespread looting and the…
Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount
“We are protesting because we are hungry,” Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun tells the BBC. He is part of the Take It Back Movement, one of the groups that has called for 10 days of protest…