At least 17 people were killed when suspected cattle herders launched attacks on communities in central Nigeria's Benue State on Thursday, police confirmed. The assault is part of a worrying resurgence in violent clashes between farmers and herders, which have long plagued the region.
Armed herdsmen attacked the Otobi community in Nigeria’s Benue State on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring over 20, a day after gunmen killed 51 in neighbouring Plateau State.
Authorities in Nigeria’s Borno state have called for stronger security after a deadly landmine blast left several bus passengers dead and others critically injured.
Nigeria has reported five new deaths from Lassa fever, bringing the total fatalities this year to 100. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) noted an increase in confirmed cases, with 236 new suspected cases and 29 confirmed across 13 states.
Netherlands has become the latest European country to return artefacts to Africa after it signed an agreement pledging to return 119 'stolen' historical artefacts to Nigeria after extensive consultation with its Colonial collections committee.
At least 23 people were killed when a truck carrying passengers and goods overturned in the northern Nigerian city of Kano. The driver lost control, causing the truck to plunge into an underpass in the Hotoro district on Thursday night.
Tragic petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria claims over 70 lives. Residents urged to prioritize safety during such incidents.
Brazil announces Nigeria's acceptance as a partner country in BRICS, highlighting shared interests and Nigeria's growing role in global governance and the Global South.
At least 13 people died in two deadly crowd incidents in Nigeria on Saturday, as charity events turned tragic, with victims mostly women and children. Amnesty calls for a thorough investigation.
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