Tag: Nigeria
‘Blood was all over’ – victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's…
Nigeria’s renowned master wood carver and the fertility goddess
Renowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness.…
Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22
Police in Nigeria have made one arrest as they investigate the death at 22 of popular singer Destiny Boy, whose…
More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks – clergy
Armed gangs have kidnapped dozens of people attending two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, according to local police. A senior…
Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (2-4 pens) – Super eagles finished third
Nigeria ended their penalty hoodoo by beating Egypt in a shootout to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup…
Tragic death of Adichie’s young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
A series of harrowing cases of allegations of medical negligence, including the death of novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son,…