Nigeria

HOPE! The story of a Nigerian 'witch boy' and his rescuer that will move you to tears

Lovén had found the child, named Hope (two-year-old), in January and he was, as pictures confirm, was on the brink of starvation.

Apr 02, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

Boko Haram seized 300 children in 2nd 2014 school attack: Locals, HRW

Boko Haram seized hundreds of children from a remote town in northeast Nigeria in late 2014 but initial calls to report the kidnapping were ignored with locals fearful of the government`s response,

Mar 31, 2016, 01:59 AM IST

Shell dragged into Nigeria oil corruption probe

Oil giant Shell has been dragged into a corruption probe linked to a major offshore deal in Nigeria, the company confirmed Tuesday.

Mar 30, 2016, 22:04 PM IST

Nigeria verifying if 'bomber' is kidnapped Chibok girl

Nigeria is sending a team to Cameroon on Sunday to verify a would-be suicide bomber's claim that she is one of the 276 school girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram from the northern town of Chibok.

Mar 27, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Nigeria to deploy troops in Benue to end communal killings

The Nigerian Army will adjust deployment of troops as part of measures to end the killings in Agatu communities in central north Benue State, a top military officer said on Saturday.

Mar 20, 2016, 05:13 AM IST

Two suicide bombers kill 22 at mosque in northeast Nigeria's Maiduguri

Two female suicide bombers killed 22 people on Wednesday at a mosque outside the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the heart of a seven-year-old insurgency by Islamist Boko Haram militants, a military spokesman said.

Mar 16, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

Female suicide bombers kill 22 at Nigerian mosque

Two female suicide bombers killed at least 22 worshippers in an attack during dawn prayers Wednesday on a mosque on the outskirts of the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, rescue officials said from the birthplace of Boko Haram.

Mar 16, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Most foreigners staying illegally Pakistanis: Government

A seventh of the 28,356 foreigners found to be overstaying in India at the end of 2014 were Pakistanis, the government said on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

34 dead in Lagos building collapse: Rescuers

Thirty-four people died in the collapse of a five-storey building under construction in an upmarket area of Nigeria`s biggest city, Lagos, a rescue official said on Wednesday.

Mar 10, 2016, 02:00 AM IST

South Africa`s Zuma visits Nigeria

South Africa`s President Jacob Zuma begins a two-day state visit to Nigeria on Tuesday, which observers see as an attempt to mend fences between the continent`s largest economic powers.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

Nigeria to break state oil firm into 30 companies

Nigeria is to break up its state oil firm into 30 separate companies as it seeks to reform the corruption-ridden, under-performing giant.

Mar 04, 2016, 04:01 AM IST

Nigeria not to devalue currency: Vice President Yomi Osinbajo

Nigeria's currency will not be devalued despite pressures, Vice President Yomi Osinbajo said.

Feb 28, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

Nigerian troops rescue 195 hostages from Boko Haram: Army

Nigerian troops have rescued 195 Boko Haram hostages and killed a number of "terrorists" in raids on villages across the restive northeast, the army said Thursday.

Feb 18, 2016, 23:47 PM IST

Nigeria struggles as Buhari wrangles with budget, naira

When Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari finally swore in his cabinet in November, nearly six months after taking office, he hoped to shake off his nickname "Baba Go Slow".

Feb 17, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Boko Haram gunmen kill 30 in two Nigeria village raids

At least 30 people have been killed in Boko Haram raids on two villages in northeast Nigeria, vigilantes told AFP Saturday.

Feb 14, 2016, 04:23 AM IST

58 die in Nigeria suicide bomb attacks

Two female suicide bombers on Wednesday killed at least 58 at a camp for people made homeless by Boko Haram`s Islamist insurgency in northeast Nigeria, emergency services, in the latest violence to hit the remote region.

Feb 11, 2016, 02:50 AM IST

101 die in Nigeria from Lassa fever outbreak

Deaths from the virus were recorded in the nation's political capital, Abuja, Lagos, and 14 other states, the NCDC said.

Feb 06, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Nigerian youths attacked by racist mob in Hyderabad

A group of Nigerian nationals alleged that they were subjected to racist comments and attack by locals in Hyderabad.

Feb 05, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Boko Haram attacks village in Nigeria; at least 86 dead

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Feb 01, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

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-Boko Haram attacked a village in Nigeria and burnt the children among villagers to death.
-ISIS has threatened Britain of a terrorist attack.
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Feb 01, 2016, 10:29 AM IST