The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Who's at risk of being kidnapped in Nigeria?

Nigeria ranks among the kidnapping hotspots of the world.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2022

Nigeria's Abubakar picks southern governor as 2023 election running mate

Nigeria's main opposition presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Thursday picked a governor from the oil producing Delta state as running mate for next year's presidential election.

Reuters · Jun 17, 2022

Nigeria must improve health services for mothers and babies: here's what can change

Nigeria is one of the largest contributors to maternal and newborn (neonatal) deaths in the world. It’s estimated that in 2017 the country accounted for more than 20% of the global deaths of women due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. In 2018, the maternal death rate was 512 per…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022

Calvin Bassey Rangers rebirth earns mixed reviews from Nigerian media as centre-back role put under the microscope

The defender formed an impressive partnership with Connor Goldson under Gio van Bronckhorst last season.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022

Blood and Bronze: unveiling the British Empire's brutality in Nigeria

In his book Blood and Bronze: the British Empire and the Sack of Benin, historian Paddy Docherty reveals the brutality of high-ranking British officials in destroying the Kingdom of Benin in 1897. Justified by Whitehall at the time, the wrongdoings would now be considered crimes against humanity.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 14, 2022

Nigeria to require social media platforms to open local offices

Online platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok will be required to register and open offices in Nigeria and appoint contact persons with the government, draft regulations from the information technology development agency show.

Reuters · Jun 14, 2022

Africa's domestic violence woes

In April, the beloved Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu died at the hands of her husband. Accounts from relatives and friends indicate that, despite enduring severe abuse, she had stayed in her marriage because she hoped things would get better. And Nwachukwu's situation was hardly unique. Earlier this month, the…

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Rangers duo feature as Nigeria hit São Tomé and Príncipe for ten

CALVIN BASSEY continued his impressive Nigeria form as the national team smashed São Tomé and Príncipe 10-0.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2022

Nigeria score TEN against Sao Tome and Principe in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying for biggest ever victory

Victor Osimhen on Monday scored four goals as Nigeria thrashed minnows Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Calvin Bassey puts Rangers transfer confusion behind him as Nigeria slot 10 goals past minnows

The defender started for his country in a convincing win off the back of transfer speculation that followed from a social media post via his personal Instagram account.

Glasgow Live · Jun 13, 2022