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Nigerian military officers to face trial over alleged coup plot

The group planned to overthrow the West African nation’s government, officials say

The Independent UK

England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Maro Itoje missed the launch of the 2026 Six Nations to attend the funeral of his mother in Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

Crime-fighting in Lagos: community watch groups are the preferred choice for residents, but they carry risks

Criminal activities have developed into a security crisis in Nigeria. Alongside the responses of security agencies such as the police and military, there has been a huge local response, with community groups mobilising in the face of criminal attacks.

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US to increase cooperation with Nigeria to pursue Islamic State militants

The United States military is expanding military cooperation with Nigeria as part of broader efforts to counter Islamic State-linked militants in Africa. US Africa Command says the Pentagon is also maintaining lines of communication with militaries in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian farmers talk about how climate change is affecting staple food crops – and what can help

In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and poverty reduction.

The Conversation

55m people to endure hunger crisis this year in central and west Africa, UN warns

Climate-vulnerable, impoverished communities are unable to get the help that they need as pressure on aid budgets shows no sign of abating

The Independent UK

Nigeria church attackers demand ransoms as search intensifies for over 150 hostages

The gunmen who abducted more than 150 church worshippers in Nigeria’s conflict-hit northwest are demanding 17 motorcycles as ransom from families

The Independent UK

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UN warns of 'catastrophic' hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out

The U.N. World Food Program warns that over a million people in northeast Nigeria could lose emergency food aid soon without new funding

The Independent UK

Tems: ‘I don't want to be idolised, but if people idolise me, I can't help it'

As she conquers the UK charts, Nigerian megastar Tems talks about working with Rihanna, amplifying the voices of African women and flying the flag for real music

Evening Standard

Nigeria confirms worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna state

Nigerian police have admitted that gunmen abducted worshippers during mass last Sunday in northern Kaduna state after initially dismissing reports of the attack as “totally false”. The reversal follows claims from church leaders and local officials that large numbers of people were taken from several churches.

Radio France Internationale

Brentford push for January exits as race hots up for Frank Onyeka

Nigeria midfielder has found himself down the pecking order in west London

Evening Standard

Anthony Joshua's driver arraigned after deadly crash in southwest Nigeria

The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was arraigned on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Medical negligence in Nigeria: what’s known, and what needs to be done

Medical negligence in Nigeria came to the fore when author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accused a Lagos hospital of negligence after the death of one of her 21-month-old twin boys. Nkanu Nnamdi died on 6 January 2026 after a brief illness.

The Conversation

Nigeria rejects ‘Christian genocide’ claims after gunmen abduct 150 worshippers from churches

The attacks happened simultaneously on churches in northwest Nigeria

The Independent UK

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Nigeria’s former election umpire has been appointed an ambassador: why this is a red flag

The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an ambassador in December 2025. This has resurfaced concerns about electoral integrity in the country.

Euronews

Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final

As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria beat Egypt in shootout to claim third place at Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Evening Standard

Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (2-4 on pens): Super Eagles erase painful shootout memories to seal third place AFCON finish

Salah and Marmoush both miss in shootout as Nigeria maintain perfect record in third-place play-offs at AFCON

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Evening Standard

Egypt vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON third-place play-off result, latest updates and fan reaction

Super Eagles come out on top in battle for bronze medal at AFCON 2025

Evening Standard

'He will come, 100%': Victor Osimhen tipped to join Manchester United in January

Nigeria striker has long been linked with a move to the Premier League

The Independent UK

Video: Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following car crash that killed two friends

Boxer Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym following the car crash in Nigeria on December 29 that killed two of his friends.

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn praises ‘inspiring’ Anthony Joshua after return to gym following fatal car crash

The former world heavyweight champion was injured in the crash in Nigeria on 29 December which killed Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua shares video from gym after fatal Nigeria crash

He captioned one of the clips ‘mental strength therapy’

The Guardian - UK

Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son prompts calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare sector

Pleas for scrutiny of system fraught with accusations of negligence after one-year-old’s death in hospital

Evening Standard

Nigeria XI vs Egypt: NO Osimhen - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON today

Super Eagles without Victor Osimhen from the start for Africa Cup of Nations third-place clash with Egypt

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