The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Tearful Scots neighbours pay tribute to 'smiling' mum-of-four 'set on fire by husband'

Chinyere Ogudoro and her brother Ifeanyi Edoziem died in the incident just hours after returning home to Nigeria from Scotland.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

Historic Glasgow museum artefacts lifted from massacre site could be returned to Native American tribes

The artefacts, as well as looted bronzes from Nigeria and a stolen ceremonial sword from India, could be repatriated if councillors agree to the move at a meeting on Thursday.

Glasgow Live · Apr 4, 2022

Glasgow mum dies amid claim ex-husband set her on fire on trip home to Nigeria

Glasgow businesswoman Chinyere Ogudoro and her brother Ifeanyi Edoziem suffered fatal injuries during an incident in her native Lagos at the weekend.

Glasgow Live · Apr 4, 2022

U.S. to build $537 million consulate in Nigeria's megacity

The United States will build a $537 million consulate in the Nigerian megacity Lagos, the country's commercial capital, as Washington strengthens economic and diplomatic relations with Africa's most populous country.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

After Nigeria train attack, families contacted over ransom

Suspected bandits have contacted some Nigerian families to say they are holding relatives who went missing following an attack on a passenger train this week and that they will demand a ransom, the families said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

Mandela, Gandhi … Infantino? Yes, it’s Fifa Congress time again

In today’s Fiver: The Human Rights World Cup, Nigeria and USA! USA!! USA!!!

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid -- and why is he taking over the world?

The global appreciation of West Africa’s Afrobeats music has grown significantly in the last decade. Afrobeats stars are touring the world, racking up record sales, winning awards and collaborating with big-name international artists.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022

2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa's growing pop fame

There are a record number of African nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards and they are almost all from West Africa – Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Rocky Duwani (Ghana), Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems (Nigeria).

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022

From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment

Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that recognition is being accorded to practitioners in the Afrobeats space.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022

Rangers trio see Nigeria axe entire coaching staff following World Cup failure

The Super Eagles will not be featuring at this winter's World Cup after they crashed out to Ghana on away goals in a tense two legged playoff.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022