29 dead as boat sinks in north-central Nigeria, AFP says

U.S. approves $32.5 million in aid to Nigeria to tackle hunger crisis

The U.S. has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address a worsening hunger crisis. The funding will provide food and nutritional support to internally displaced people in conflict-affected areas, the U.S. mission in Nigeria said Wednesday.

Gunmen kill worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack

Armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, leaving dozens dead and many injured.

More than 40 people missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto State

More than 40 people are missing after a boat capsized in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto State on Sunday, with 10 survivors rescued so far, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The boat was en route to the popular Goronyo market when disaster struck.

Nigeria floods displace more than 49,000 people this year

Flooding in Nigeria has displaced 49,205 people this year, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers

At least 45 women and children were kidnapped overnight during coordinated raids on five villages in Nigeria’s Zamfara state, according to local witnesses.

Revived train service eases transportation burden in Nigeria's Plateau State

Nigeria’s Plateau State has revived an intra-city train service to offer cheaper public transport. The move comes amid soaring fuel prices after the federal government scrapped fuel subsidies in 2023, pushing up bus fares and straining household budgets.

Armed men on motorbikes kill 11, kidnap 70 in Nigeria

At least 11 people were killed and more than 70 others, including women and children, were kidnapped by armed men on motorbikes in Sabongarin Damri, a village in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, according to witnesses.

At least 652 children die from malnutrition in Nigeria’s Katsina state

At least 652 children have died from malnutrition in Nigeria’s Katsina state in the first six months of 2025, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said on Friday, blaming funding cuts by international donors for worsening conditions.

Nigeria makes official bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja

Nigeria has submitted a formal bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, in what officials are calling a landmark effort to place the country on the global motorsport map.

Nigeria’s Lassa fever deaths rise to 151

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 800 Lassa fever cases and 151 deaths so far in 2025, raising concerns over a worsening epidemic across the country.

Nigeria's former president Buhari dies in London, presidency says

Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82, a presidential spokesperson confirmed on Sunday.

Nigeria expressway crash caused by route violation kills 21 people

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that 21 people have died in a crash early Sunday morning on the Zaria-Kano expressway in Nigeria.

Nigeria and Brazil sign $1 billion agreement to boost agriculture

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a $1 billion agreement to strengthen agriculture, energy, food security, and defence in Nigeria, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Netherlands return 119 colonial-era artefacts to Nigeria

The Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, more than a century after they were looted during Britain’s 1897 invasion of the former Kingdom of Benin, now in southern Nigeria.

Nigerian villages to take Shell to UK court over oil spills in 2027

Two Nigerian communities will take Shell to trial in the UK in 2027 after winning a court ruling over Niger Delta oil pollution.

Dozens killed in attack on village in Nigeria's Benue state

An attack in central Nigeria has resulted in multiple casualties and displacement, as authorities respond to the latest incident of violence.

Gunmen kill over 100 in Nigeria's Benue State

At least 100 people were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in the town of Yelwata, in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to Amnesty International.

Defence Chief suggests fencing Nigeria's entire borders for security

To halt the infiltration of armed groups, Nigeria's top defence official suggests an ambitious plan to entirely fence the nation's borders with its four neighbouring countries.

21 athletes killed in bus crash in northern Nigeria

At least 21 athletes have died after their bus veered off a bridge in Kano while returning from a national sports event.

Türkiye extends condolences to flood victims in Nigeria

Türkiye expressed deep sorrow Saturday over the devastating floods in Nigeria’s Niger State, which have claimed over 150 lives.

Death toll from major floods in Nigeria surpasses 151

At least 117 people have died after severe flooding hit central Nigeria following heavy rains earlier this week.

Nigeria floods kill 21 in Niger state after heavy rains

At least 21 people, including children, have died in floods triggered by heavy rains in Nigeria’s Niger state, officials said.