The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April for allegedly stealing the country’s lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones and power systems

In the churning waters off Nigeria, armed pirates in small skiffs speed towards a cargo ship. They clamber aboard, seizing control of the vessel and its valuable cargo. This isn’t a scene from a swashbuckling film; it’s a stark reality for seafarers in many parts of the world.

Gunmen on motorbikes stormed a mining community in central Nigeria, killing up to 40 people and torching homes, residents said, in the latest violence to hit a region troubled by resource disputes and intercommunal strife.

Nigerian army rescues 350 hostages, including women and children, from Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest, showcasing ongoing efforts against extremism.

Nigeria's army says it has rescued hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, who had been held captive for months or years by Boko Haram extremists in the country's northeast

Royal author Tom Quinn said that, for the King and Prince William, the trip “has confirmed their worst fears.”

Between their Nigeria tour turning into the ‘Sussex show’, their foundation having been sent a ‘delinquency notice’ and the launch of a new lifestyle brand, the Duke and Duchess are giving very mixed messages, says Luciana Bellini. She asks the insiders what is going on...

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's compliance chief, has been denied bail following nearly three months of being under Nigerian custody.

The defeat to South Africa in Hong Kong followed setbacks against France, Nigeria and South Korea.