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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
April 13, 2026Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers - Reuters
Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers Reuters
April 13, 2026Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
April 12, 2026Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials - Reuters
Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials Reuters
April 11, 2026Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
April 8, 2026Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
April 6, 2026Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack - Reuters
Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack Reuters
April 5, 2026Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
March 30, 2026Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.
March 23, 2026King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
March 18, 2026'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
March 6, 2026Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
February 24, 2026Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
February 21, 2026Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call - Reuters
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February 19, 2026