The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power

The electricity shortages that plague many of Africa’s 54 countries are a serious drain on the continent’s economic growth

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023

Water scarcity on Nigeria's coast is hardest on women: 6 steps to ease the burden

Imagine waking up before dawn every day to fetch water for your family. You trek to the nearest water source, miles away, with only a jerrycan to carry the precious liquid. You brave scorching heat or heavy rain, while trying to avoid dangerous animals and strangers along the way.

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2023

Brother of Biafra separatist held in Nigeria loses court challenge against UK

UK government not required to state whether Nnamdi Kanu, a British national, was victim of extraordinary rendition, judge rules

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

Nigerian senator and wife guilty of organ harvesting plot

A wealthy Nigerian politician and his wife are facing jail after being found guilty of an organ harvesting plot involving a London hospital, in a UK legal first.

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023

Biafran separatist leader's brother loses London court challenge against UK

Jailed Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu's family lost a legal challenge against the British government in a London court on Thursday over his continuing detention in Nigeria.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Senior Nigerian politician and wife guilty of organ harvesting plot

The Old Bailey heard that a street trader from Lagos had been brought to the UK with the intention of transplanting one of his kidneys for cash.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Wealthy couple guilty of plotting to bring man to UK to harvest kidney for daughter

A wealthy Nigerian senator and his wife faced a shocking trial at the Old Bailey, accused of plotting to traffic a young man to the UK to harvest his kidney for their daughter

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Wealthy Nigerian senator and wife guilty of plot to harvest organs as sick daughter cleared

Court hears 21-year-old street trader from Lagos was brought to UK and offered £7,000 for kidney

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Nigerian politician, wife, and a doctor guilty of organ trafficking to UK

Four convicted of conspiring to exploit a man for his kidney in first verdict of its kind under Modern Slavery Act

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

‘Women get it done’: Ireti Kingibe, Abuja’s new senator, plans for progressive Nigeria

Up and coming politician will focus on wealth redistribution, female representation and healthcare access

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023