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Trump Threatens 'Fast, Vicious' Military Action Against Nigeria Over Christian Killings, Halts All US Aid

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of possible military intervention in Nigeria and called on the West African nation to take action against the killing of Christians. He has directed the Department of Defense to prepare for what he described as "fast" action and announced an immediate halt to all…

Benzinga

Nigeria at 65: a long road to economic freedom

Nigeria turns 65 on 1 October 2025, having obtained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960.

The Conversation

‘Accountability elusive’ a year after Nigeria protest killings: Amnesty

Rights group says perpetrators ‘must be held to account’, a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.

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Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border

Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.

Al Jazeera

Chinese Foreign Minister Pledges Military Aid For Africa

Chinaese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria.

International Business Times

‘We’ll never forget’: Town grieves after deadly Nigeria fuel tanker blast

Survivors and relatives try to find peace after 170 mostly young people died after a tanker exploded in Jigawa State.

Al Jazeera

Nigerians decry ‘anti-poor’ measures in new protests against the government

The country’s highest food inflation levels in decades have pushed businesses to shutter and forced many to go hungry.

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Anger Meets Tear Gas As Nigeria Hardship Protests Fizzle Out

Rallies over economic hardship struggled to build momentum in Nigeria on Tuesday as the country battles its worst economic crisis in a generation.

International Business Times

At least 40 people dead after a boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least 40 people have drowned in a boat accident in northwest Nigeria, said President Bola Tinubu on Sunday.

France 24

Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say

Residents in northeastern Nigeria say at least 100 villagers were killed when suspected Boko Haram Islamic extremists opened fire on a market, on worshippers and in people’s homes

The Independent UK

Fuel Scarcities, Price Hike Deepen Nigerian Frustrations

After sleeping overnight in a line of cars waiting for fuel, Nigerian taxi driver Oluwashina Ilesanmi had to calculate how much a sudden petrol price increase cut into his earnings.

International Business Times

China’s Xi, Nigeria’s Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties

Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian president calls for end to violent nationwide protests

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship. Rights groups say at least 13 people have died since Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian President Calls For End To Protests, 'Bloodshed'

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.

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Al Jazeera

Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices

Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.

International Business Times

Nigeria Police Fire Tear Gas On Hardship Protests

Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living.

International Business Times

Nigeria's Army, Security Agency Warn Against Kenya-style Protests

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring living costs, with the military saying it would head off "anarchy".

International Business Times

Nigerian President To Hike Minimum Wage As Living Costs Rise

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed on Thursday to more than double the monthly minimum wage to 70,000 naira ($43) as the country struggles with a severe cost of living crisis.

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West Africa Bloc Warns Of 'Disintegration' After Juntas Solidify Split

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced "disintegration" after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union.

International Business Times

Junta States' Exit Hangs Over West African Summit

A West African leaders' summit opened amid political turmoil on Sunday after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting.

International Business Times

Junta Leaders' Meeting Overshadows West African Summit

A West African leaders' summit opens on Sunday amid political turmoil after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting.

Al Jazeera

Can Senegal’s Faye play peacemaker and help a splintered West Africa bloc?

Experts say ECOWAS’s tensions with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso could roll back years of regional diplomacy.

International Business Times

Nigeria Weekend Suicide Bomb Attack Toll Climbs To 32

The death toll from multiple suicide bombings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza over the weekend has risen to 32, the country's vice president Kashim Shettima said Monday.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s national anthem change was a tactic to distract attention from the country’s real problems – political analyst

A year into his administration, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill into law, replacing an anthem adopted in 1978 with its predecessor. The decision generated debate among Nigerians, some of whom felt it did not rank on the list of social, economic and security challenges confronting…

Al Jazeera

Why are Nigeria’s worker unions up in arms?

Unions are engaged in negotiations with the government as they demand rise in minimum wages amid cost of living crisis.

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