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COVID-19 cases in Nigeria exceed 65,000 amid fears of second wave infections
The number of COVID-19 infections in Nigeria has exceeded 65,000 amid fears of a second wave despite slower increase in daily new cases.
With 152...
2 killed as Nigerian troops rescue 9 from kidnappers
Two people were killed when security forces responded to a call to rescue nine travelers in northern Nigeria, an official confirmed on Monday.
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Africa to miss former Ghanaian President Rawlings: Nigerian president
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the entire African continent will sorely miss the "sterling qualities" of Jerry John Rawlings, former Ghanaian president...
Nigeria ratifies membership of AfCFTA
The Nigerian government has ratified the country's membership of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) created for a single continental...
Yellow fever outbreak kills 8 in Nigeria
An outbreak of yellow fever has killed eight people in northeastern Nigeria, local health officials confirmed late Monday.
Rilwanu Mohammed, head of...
Nigerian troops kill five Boko Haram militants, rescue four hostages
At least five Boko Haram militants were killed and four hostages rescued by Nigerian troops on separate operations in the country's northeast region,...
Nigeria vows to ensure Okonjo-Iweala becomes new WTO chief
Nigeria's Foreign Ministry has vowed to ensure that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian candidate for the top position of the World Trade Organization (WTO), takes office...
69 killed in protests to end police brutality in Nigeria
A total of 69 people were killed during protests aimed at ending police brutality in Nigeria, a presidency source confirmed to Xinhua on Friday.
Nigerian...
Gunmen kill 20 villagers in NW Nigeria
Twenty villagers in Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria were killed by a group of gunmen, the state police said Wednesday.
The attack...
ECOWAS urges early resolution of protests against police brutality in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) has urged the Nigerian government and the protesters to pursue dialogue for an "early and amicable" resolution...
Nigeria says 7 bandits killed in military operations
Nigerian authorities on Thursday confirmed a notorious arms trafficker and six bandits killed in different military operations across the country in the past week.
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One dead after gun shooting at protesters in Nigeria’s economic hub: official
One among 28 injured people has been confirmed dead following a massive shooting at a protest ground in the southwestern state of Lagos, Nigeria's...
Nigerians continue to protest against police brutality
Protesters peacefully keeping vigil in objection to police brutality across Nigeria on Friday held a night of remembrance for those whose lives were allegedly...
Nigerian leader vows extensive reform of police amid protests against brutality
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday vowed to reform the police amid protests in which citizens across the country are calling on the government...
4 killed in south Nigeria crash
Local authorities on Monday confirmed four people were killed following an auto crash in Nigeria's southwestern state of Lagos.
A saloon car...
5 confirmed dead in south Nigeria road accident
Five people were confirmed dead and one injured following a road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Nigeria's southern region on Thursday, said local...
3 Nigerian soldiers killed in operation against gunmen
Three Nigerian soldiers were killed and two others wounded on Monday in an operation against an armed group in the country's central region, the...
Nigeria to resume international flights after months of shutdown
Nigeria will resume international flights on Aug. 29 after months of shutdown, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika announced Monday.
The resumption of international...
Nigeria to resume international flights after months of shutdown
Nigeria will resume international flights on Aug. 29 after months of shutdown, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika announced Monday.
The resumption of international...
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 12.82 percent
Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.82 percent in July, up from the 12.56 percent recorded in June, according to data released Monday by the...
Nigeria says never to relent in global peace operations
Nigerian military authorities on Monday said the country remains committed to providing troops and resources to different missions across the world, and maintaining its...
3 Nigerian soldiers killed in operation against gunmen
Three Nigerian soldiers were killed and two others wounded on Monday in an operation against an armed group in the country's central region, the...
Nigerian military says several suspected terrorists killed in airstrikes
Nigerian military on Saturday confirmed several suspected terrorists were killed in airstrikes targeting a notorious camp inside a forest in the country's northwestern state...
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases top 48,000 as government vows stronger response
The number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has topped 48,000 as the government vows to take a full response strategy.
A total...
Nigeria issues fresh alert on heavy flooding in commercial hub
Nigeria's commercial hub Lagos is at risk of heavy flooding this year and at least 8 million people might be affected by the disaster,...
Nigeria to resume train services after months of shutdown
Nigeria will resume its train services after months of shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi said Saturday.
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Rainstorm kills at least 7 in central Nigeria
At least seven people were killed and several others went missing after heavy rains in Nigeria's north-central state of Niger, said a local government...
Nigeria’s FM tests positive for COVID-19
Nigeria's foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama on Sunday confirmed he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Onyeama said via Twitter that...
Nigerian police rescue 14 kidnapees in northern state attack
Nigeria's police rescued 14 women a few hours after they were kidnapped by gunmen in the northern state of Katsina on Saturday, according to...
Nigerian troops kill armed group leader, rescue 32 kidnapees
The Nigerian military on Friday confirmed a leader of an armed group had been killed and 32 kidnapped victims rescued in a raid in...