The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

At least 17 people killed by gunmen in Nigeria

More than a dozen farmers have been killed by gunmen in Nigeria, as attacks by armed gangs have increased in recent months.

AAP · Jun 13

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in FIFA World Cup debut

Folarin Balogun made a stunning World Cup debut for the United States. He scored two goals in their opening 4-1 win against Paraguay. The striker's performance thrilled the sold-out crowd at SoFi Stadium. Balogun's decision to represent the US has paid off handsomely. He became the first American to score…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria

Gunmen have killed at least 17 farmers and wounded about 13 others in northwestern Nigeria

The Independent UK · Jun 13

Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit

Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumented

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

Indian sailors, ship fined $6 million in Lagos cocaine case

A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, for cocaine trafficking. Authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine aboard the ship at Apapa port. The court imposed fines totaling approximately $6 million, including restitution for the vessel, sending a strong message against international drug trafficking.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Can African small businesses benefit from China's zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}

Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.

Euronews · Jun 11

First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa

The first group of Nigerians has returned home from South Africa following government-ordered repatriation due to anti-immigration protests

The Independent UK · Jun 11

SPO:Rusty Ronaldo misses mark in Portugal World Cup warm-up

Portugal enter the World Cup after a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria, and England scored a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida.

AAP · Jun 11

Rusty Ronaldo misses mark in Portugal World Cup warm-up

Portugal enter the World Cup after a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria, and England scored a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida.

AAP · Jun 11

How to watch Portugal vs Nigeria: FREE streams, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch Portugal vs Nigeria live streams – including for FREE – with Cristiano Ronaldo set to feature in the World Cup 2026 warm-up in Leiria.

TechRadar · Jun 10