Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Crash That Killed Two Members of His Team
British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been injured in a fatal road accident in south-west Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close members of his team. The former…
US Launches Airstrikes on Islamic State-Linked Militants in Northern Nigeria
The United States has carried out airstrikes targeting camps linked to the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria, in an operation conducted jointly with Nigerian authorities. According to the…
Gunmen Abduct 28 Travellers En Route to Islamic Gathering in Nigeria’s Plateau State
At least 28 people, including women and children, have been abducted by armed men in Nigeria’s central Plateau State while travelling to an annual Islamic religious event, according to police…
All Abducted Pupils from Nigerian Catholic School Finally Freed
Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of all remaining pupils and teachers abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, bringing an end to one of the country’s most…
Nigeria Apologises for Incident Involving Military Jet in Burkina Faso
Nigeria has formally apologised to Burkina Faso following the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military aircraft into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that resulted in the temporary detention of 11 Nigerian…
Gunmen Abduct 13 Worshippers During Church Service in Nigeria’s Kogi State
At least 13 worshippers have been abducted after armed men attacked a church during Sunday service in Nigeria’s central Kogi State, marking the second assault on a place of worship…
About 200 West African Troops Deployed to Benin After Failed Coup
About 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are currently in Benin to support security operations following Sunday’s failed coup attempt, according to the country’s foreign minister.…
Benin Foils Coup Attempt as Two Hostages Freed and Manhunt Intensifies
Authorities in Benin are intensifying their search for the soldiers behind Sunday’s attempted coup, as reports confirm that two senior military officials who were taken hostage have now been released.…
100 Kidnapped Pupils Freed in Nigeria as Security Crisis Deepens Across Schools and Churches
Nearly 100 children who were seized from a Catholic school in central Nigeria last month have been released. The youngsters were brought to Minna, the capital of Niger State, in…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Quits as Mass Kidnappings Intensify Nationwide
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing health concerns, according to an announcement from the presidency. His resignation comes at a…