Tag: Nigeria
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
Nigeria and the United States say they have killed a senior Islamic State (IS) leader in a joint-operation. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki…
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian power minister, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8bn naira ($24.7m;…
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo has died, reportedly after a long battle with cancer. The award-winning actor was in a…
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, amid growing fears that recent…
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Two of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of…
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
Eight children are still missing after gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Nigeria's north-central Kogi State and kidnapped 23, authorities…