The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching

Nigeria is a patriarchal society. Authority is vested in men, who tend to exert power and control over women in various spheres of life. This has an impact on women’s health and decisions about their healthcare.

North-western Nigeria has become increasingly violent. This is due to the activities of militias, known locally as “bandits”. These are loosely organised armed groups, reportedly over 120 factions with 28 to 2,500 members. They are now deadlier than the well-known Boko Haram, which operates in north-eastern Nigeria.

CJ Okoye had never played in an organized football game before. He ended up with a sack in a preseason game.

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

Charges against Mohamed Bazoum come hours after a Nigerian delegation said Niger’s coup leaders were open to diplomacy.

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Colombia

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

Nigerian Islamic scholars meet Niger coup leaders as regional bloc ECOWAS explores options to restore civilian rule.