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Floods in Nigeria kills at least 40 people and thousands displaced

Friday, 05 October 2018 14:47
Hundreds of people have died in floods in 12 of the country's states. One of the worst-affected is the northern-central state of Niger, where at least 40 people have died.

Chibok girls activist to stand in Nigeria's 2019 presidential election

Tuesday, 02 October 2018 12:32
Nigeria’s anti-corruption crusader and prominent Chibok girls activist Oby Ezekwesili will contest the forthcoming 2019 presidential elections, competing against the current incumbent, president Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari to stand in 2019 Nigerian presidential elections

Sunday, 30 September 2018 11:50
Members of the All Progressive Congress APC have unanimously rallied behind President Muhammadu Buhari as the party’s unique candidate ahead of next year’s presidential elections in Nigeria.

Nigeria pledges support and funding for ECOWAS

Saturday, 29 September 2018 09:16
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria would always live up to its financial commitments to the Economic Community of West African States in order not to be seen as “big for nothing.”

Nigerian unions launch general strike

Friday, 28 September 2018 16:28
Prominent workers' unions Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have launched an indefinite nationwide strike after minimum wage negotiations with the government failed.

Sheikh Zakzaky supporters condemn Ahvaz terrorist attack

Monday, 24 September 2018 21:18
Sheikh Zakzaky's supporters came to the streets of Nigerian capital, Abuja on Monday and condemned Ahvaz terrorist attack.

Nigerians Jail for human trafficking in South Africa

Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:54
Two Nigerian brothers based in South Africa were jailed in Pretoria for human trafficking.

Heavy seasonal rains cause severe flooding in Nigeria

Tuesday, 18 September 2018 16:27
Nigeria's main relief agency said on Tuesday that severe flooding left about 100 people dead across 10 states.

Amnesty : Nigeria must investigate disappearances

Saturday, 01 September 2018 09:13
Amnesty International called on Abuja to clarify the fate of hundreds of Shia activists taken into custody.

Merkel in Nigeria: Migration in focus at end of Africa trip

Friday, 31 August 2018 15:53
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in the last leg of her trip to three African countries.