Gordon Brown urges world leaders to support Nigeria as children abducted The former UK prime minister and UN education envoy calls for cash for high-tech tracking systems to find the missing pupils. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
Fifty pupils escape kidnappers in Nigeria, as Pope calls for release of all 315 Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said Sunday, as Pope Leo appealed for them all to be immediately released. Radio France Internationale · Nov 23, 2025
Nicki Minaj Joins Trump's UN Ambassador to Condemn Alleged Killings of Christians in Nigeria Rapper to speak at UN event on Tuesday alongside Ambassador Mike Waltz in unprecedented celebrity-diplomatic collaboration International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025
White House Posts Viral Trump Video on Nigeria: US Claims It Will 'Save Christians Worldwide' — but Is the Crisis Real? A White House video of Trump warning of a 'mass slaughter' of Christians in Nigeria sparks global debate, as experts dispute the scale of the crisis. International Business Times UK · Nov 6, 2025
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action amid claims of Christian persecution Despite a positive reception in some quarters to a potential military intervention by the US, many also fear Trump's remarks could be linked to Nigeria's rare earth and mineral resources. Euronews · Nov 3, 2025
Trump Threatens 'Guns-a-Blazing' Nigeria Strike, Orders Pentagon for 'Fast, Vicious, Sweet' Attack Trump threatens to invade Nigeria over Christian persecution, ordering the Pentagon to plan a 'fast, vicious and sweet' strike, sparking global alarm. International Business Times UK · Nov 2, 2025
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 · Nov 2, 2025
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 · Sep 30, 2025
‘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. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025
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 · Jan 10, 2025
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 · Jan 9, 2025
‘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 · Oct 19, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2024
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 · Oct 1, 2024
France 24 · Sep 15, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024 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
International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024 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.
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2024 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.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2024 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.
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024 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 · Aug 1, 2024 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 · Jul 26, 2024 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 · Jul 18, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Jul 7, 2024 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.