The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack, officials say

Lawmakers in southwestern Nigeria say more than 50 people are feared dead after gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives at a church

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022

Dozens of worshippers feared dead after Nigeria church attack

Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.

France 24 · Jun 5, 2022

‘Evil and wicked’: At least 50 killed in Nigeria church attack

At least 50 dead including many children as attackers targeted the St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2022

Nigerian man burned to death after argument with Muslim cleric

A Nigerian man was burned to death by a mob in the capital Abuja on Saturday following an argument with a Muslim cleric, police said.

Reuters · Jun 4, 2022

Nigeria disturbed by acute fuel shortfalls

Motorists queuing for several hours at petrol pumps in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, has become the new normal after an acute scarcity in fuel earlier this year. In February, the government announced that bad fuel containing a high level of methanol was imported into the country by oil marketeers and…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2022

Calvin Bassey earns new Rangers nickname as Nigerian press give defender a rebrand after international heroics

The defender has been a top performer for both club and country earning him links with a big money move.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Leon Balogun and the giddy Rangers verdict that offers clue over where his next move could be

The former Ibrox boss has talked up the impact of the Nigeria international during his two year spell in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Leon Balogun leaves Rangers as two exit Ibrox amid Gio van Bronckhorst rebuild

The Nigeria cap ended his spell in Scotland with a Scottish Cup winners medal.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Tinubu says it is his turn to rule Nigeria in election appeal to Buhari

Veteran Nigerian politician and former Lagos state governor Bola Tinubu has said it is his turn to lead Africa's most populous nation after his backing helped propel President Muhammadu Buhari to power seven years ago.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Nigerian police seek abductors of prelate freed after ransom

Nigeria's police say the country's security forces are still looking for suspects in the abduction of the head of the Methodist Church Nigeria who was freed in exchange for a ransom of 100 million naira ($240,600)

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022