Tag: Nigeria

The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration

Two high-profile Nigerian clerics took part in events surrounding the inauguration of…

Catherine Heathwood Catherine Heathwood

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

A tanker has exploded after crashing in Nigeria, killing 77 people who…

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’

At least 16 civilians in Nigeria's north-western Zamfara State have been killed…

What will ‘ambitious’ Chelle bring to Nigeria job?

New Nigeria boss Eric Chelle will face the biggest challenge of his…

Isaiah Akinremi Isaiah Akinremi

US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria

Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former…

A mother’s mission to stop jaundice causing cerebral palsy in Nigeria

Although Babatunde Fashola, affectionately known as Baba, is 22 years old, he…

Nkechi Ogbonna Nkechi Ogbonna

Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life

A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more…

Yemisi Adegoke Yemisi Adegoke

The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’

At the age of 60, Nigerian businessman and healthcare professional Ken Okoroafor…

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Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival

The glitzy parade had floats and dancers from many of Nigeria's different…

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Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger

Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani,…

Yusuf Akinpelu Yusuf Akinpelu