Nigeria

Eight Nigerian soldiers killed, up to 50 wounded, in Boko Haram attack

A military source said the military formation was part of an offensive to flush out insurgents from the Timbuktu Triangle, a longstanding militant stronghold in northeastern Nigeria.

Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.
A PERSON stands amid a destroyed building after US forces had launched a strike against Islamic State militants in Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, as US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on December 25, in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, December 26, 2025.

Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode

THE TEXAS Tech Lady Raiders bench celebrates after a play against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls during the second half at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, March 7, 2025.

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Residents inspect the damage after US forces had launched a strike against Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, as US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on December 25, in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, December 26, 2025.

US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria raise questions over strategy - analysis


Nigeria vs. Twitter: Could the latest spat have implications for Israel?

Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Lai Mohammed, has said that while Twitter may have rules, it is not a “universal rule.”

A 3D-printed logo for Twitter is seen in this illustrative picture

Boko Haram leader reportedly Abubakar Shekau killed, Nigeria investigates

Abubakar Shekau has been the figurehead of an Islamist insurgency that has since 2009 killed more than 30,000 people and forced around 2 million people to flee their homes.

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau holds a weapon in an unknown location in Nigeria in this still image taken from an undated video obtained on January 15, 2018.

Jews distribute 250,000 meals to Nigerian Muslims despite Israel violence

As part of the program, Chabad has worked to develop infrastructure in poorer communities, a glasses drive to correct the vision of residents, aid for pregnant women and work in orphanages in Nigeria

Amid War in Israel, Jews Distribute 250,000 Meals in Nigeria During Ramadan Food Rush

Nigerian women take action as rape, assault cases surge during pandemic

Polling group NOIPolls found that 47% of Nigerians blamed rape on indecent dressing, and fewer than half thought offenders should be punished.

Students are seen in a classroom as they receive lectures about prevention of sexual violence by a representative of Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) at Oregun High School, in Lagos, Nigeria March 31, 2021. Picture taken March 31, 2021.

Student-made robot could change COVID-19 care - watch

Rolling through the corridors of one Nigerian school is a nurse with a difference.

Innovation

Tiffany Trump announces engagement to Lebanese heir during farewell post

Michael, 23, is the son of Lebanese business tycoon Massad Boulos, who founded Boulos Enterprises, a conglomerate that does work with vehicles, equipment, retail, and construction worth billions.

Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump watches the proceedings during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., July 20, 2016.

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Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria - African CDC

The news comes after Britain and South Africa both reported new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that appear to be more contagious.

Test tubes, taken by a health care worker, with plasma and blood samples after a separation process in a centrifuge during a coronavirus vaccination study at the Research Centers of America, in Hollywood, Florida, US, September 24, 2020.

Boys escaped after gunmen abducted their friends at Nigeria school

The president's office said on Monday the government was in contact with the armed men and was negotiating the release of the boys after security agencies had located them.

A woman walks past the remains of a burnt barricade in Surulere area of Lagos, Nigeria October 23, 2020.

Mass terror killings in Nigeria put US Somalia withdrawal in spotlight

The US decisions in Africa could send a message to groups destroying northern Nigeria, like Boko Haram, that the US is not committed in the long term.

FILE PHOTO: People stand amid the damage at a camp for displaced people after an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Dalori, Nigeria November 1, 2018