Nigeria News News Nigeria » People: Trump places Nigeria on watch list over claims of anti-Christian violence
Allegation that Nigerian Christians face 'existential threat' seems to mirror contested claims by right-wing lawmakers.
News Nigeria » People: Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings
Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.
News Nigeria » People: Fuel truck explodes in Nigeria and kills at least 31 people, police say
Police in Nigeria say a tanker truck laden with gasoline has exploded in a north-central part of the country, killing at least 31 people ...
News Nigeria » People: See what Nigerians said about Trump declaring Nigeria 'country of particular concern' over Christian genocide claim
Nigerians have reacted after US President Donald Trump declared the nation a 'country of particular concern' over allegations of targeting killings of Christians.
News Nigeria » People: Boko Haram militants kill 9 people and injure 4 in northeastern Nigeria, authorities say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Islamic extremists killed nine people and injured four in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said Sunday. The attack was carried out by Boko Haram militants on the ...
News Nigeria » People: Nigeria's president replaces top security officials as he struggles to restore stability
Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as his government grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and struggles with myriad security challenges ...
News Nigeria » People: Video shows extremists seizing Burkina Faso military ware, not jihadists in Nigeria
Northern Nigeria has endured years of insecurity as jihadist groups and armed criminals terrorise communities, forcing thousands to flee their homes. A recent social media post claims to show a video ...
News Nigeria » People: Nigeria's government is using digital technology to repress citizens. A researcher explains how
Digital authoritarianism is a new way governments are trying to control citizens using digital and information technology. It is a growing concern for advocacy groups and those interested in freedom ...
News Nigeria » People: Fact Check: Nepal protest video falsely captioned as Nigeria rally for detained separatist leader
A video of a large crowd outside the federal parliament building in Nepal has been miscaptioned online as showing protests in Nigeria against the detention of a separatist leader who is on trial in ...
News Nigeria » People: China, Nigeria deepen ties through ‘Wushu’ sports
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has highlighted the growing popularity of Wushu in Nigeria, describing the sport as a vital medium for ...