The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Sumy: more than 500 international students trapped in Ukrainian town battered by shelling

Students, mostly Nigerian, stranded in town 40km from the northeast border which has become a war zone

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Emeka Anyaoku: portrait of a skilled diplomat who graced Nigeria, Africa and the globe

Few Nigerians have distinguished themselves to their compatriots and the world so much and for so long as Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

More than 200 gunmen killed in Nigeria security operation -official

At least 200 gunmen were killed in the past three days in Nigeria's central-northern state of Niger during a security operation to clear armed gangs from the area, a state commissioner said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Here Again Now by Okechukwu Nzelu review – looking for love

History repeats in this story of two gay British-Nigerian friends exploring race and masculinity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Nigerian Senate rejects diaspora vote, special seats for women

Nigeria's Senate on Tuesday voted to reject changes to the constitution to allow citizens living abroad to vote in national elections, while a provision to allocate special seats for women to increase their political representation failed to pass.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Future evolution: from looks to brains and personality, how will humans change in the next 10,000 years?

READER QUESTION: If humans don’t die out in a climate apocalypse or asteroid impact in the next 10,000 years, are we likely to evolve further into a more advanced species than what we are at the moment? Harry Bonas, 57, Nigeria

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

The challenges of governing Lagos, the city that keeps growing

From its historical origins as a fishing village and the site of a pepper farm, to today’s bustling metropolis, Lagos has evolved into a complex agglomeration of people, settlements and vested interests.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

Analysis: Can African gas replace Russian supplies to Europe?

A lack of infrastructure, not capacity, could hurt the continent’s plan to supply gas to Europe in Russia’s stead.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2022

Boko Haram and ISWAP are kidnapping children to train as soldiers and merciless killers

At the age of 14, Halima Audu, was held captive at a Boko Haram camp where she witnessed several girls being sent to detonate explosives in crowded places such as markets. She said even a nine-year-old girl was sent on a suicide mission.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince, Nigerian President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held telephone talks on Monday with President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari. Talks focused on bilateral relations and opportunities of cooperation between the Kingdom and Nigeria and ways to develop them.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022