The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Boxer gets emotional as he thanks the public for their support and pays tribute to his late friends, Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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