The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Eyeing new global record, Nigerian chef cooks for nearly 100 hours

A Nigerian chef on Monday continued her quest to set a new global record for the longest hours of nonstop cooking after surpassing the current record of 87 hours and 45 minutes

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Islamist insurgents kill three Nigerian, Niger troops, wound 12

Three soldiers from Nigeria and Niger were killed and at least 12 others were injured on Sunday after attacks by Islamist fighters in northeastern Nigeria, two military sources said on Monday.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Return of Benin Bronzes delayed after Nigerian president's decree

A British university has postponed the return of more than 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria after a presidential decree named a royal ruler as the owner and custodian of all returned artefacts, the head of museums and monuments said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Media freedom and democracy: Africans in four countries weigh up thorny questions about state control

In July 2022, BBC Africa Eye released a documentary on gang activity in northwestern Nigeria. The programme, The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara, examined the raids on villages, abductions and murders that have plagued swaths of the country. Notably, it included interviews with so-called bandits, who described their violent actions and…

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

17 children dead after boat capsizes in NW Nigeria

At least 17 children have been confirmed dead and many others missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 10, 2023

UK court rules in favour of Shell in Nigerian oil spill case

The case is one of many legal battles Shell has been fighting after residents of oil-producing Niger Delta file suits.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023

Leon Balogun 'set' for QPR exit as ex-Rangers ace enters final weeks of deal

The Nigeria international signed for the West London club last summer, hooking up with Michael Beale following their time spent together in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Kidnapping in Nigeria: criminalising ransom payment isn't working - families need support

Kidnapping for ransom has become a national security threat in Nigeria. How it’s done varies from targeted individuals, to indiscriminate kidnappings and mass kidnapping in schools and communities.

The Conversation · May 9, 2023

Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic ‘to lure’ Victor Osimhen

The United States forward is potential makeweight in bringing the Nigerian star to Stamford Bridge

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023