The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party has elected Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for next year’s national election in Africa’s largest economy.

Mexico will meet Nigeria in a friendly matchup on Saturday night from AT&T Stadium.

Nigeria's main opposition People's Democratic Party on Saturday elected former vice president and veteran politician Atiku Abubakar as its candidate to contest next year's presidential election to succeed incumbent Muhammadu Buhari.

At least 31 people died in Nigeria on Saturday during a stampede at a church in the southern Rivers state, a police spokesperson said.

Police say a stampede at a church charity event in southern Nigeria has left 31 people dead and seven injured

A pregnant woman and three children are thought to be among the victims at King's Assembly Church in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

At least 31 people died in Nigeria on Saturday during a stampede at a church in the southern Rivers state, a police spokesperson said. Hundreds of people, who had turned up to receive food at the annual “Shop for Free” charity program organized by the church early on Saturday, broke…

There are no clear answers to how humans are infected as the host animal has not been identified

The stamped happened as people gathered at the annual ‘Shop for Free’ charity event in Rivers state, police said.

The police are trying to ascertain the source of the drug and to whom it was meant to be sold.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan can run in next year's presidential election, a court ruled on Friday, clearing doubts over his eligibility and paving the way for him to return to national politics.