Nigeria Joins Ghana and Malawi in Bringing Citizens Home from South Africa
The first flight carrying 270 Nigerians has left Johannesburg for Lagos as growing fears of anti-immigrant violence push more African nations to evacuate citizens.
Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is the most populous country in Africa and a dominant force in the continent’s political and economic landscape. Located on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, it is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa” due to its massive population and its status as one of the world’s largest producers of petroleum. The nation is a vibrant mosaic of over 250 ethnic groups, with the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo being the largest, contributing to a rich cultural heritage that influences everything from regional diplomacy to global entertainment.
Nigerian Army Kills At Least 50 Jihadists in Buni Gari Battle
Nigerian Army Kills At Least 50 Jihadists in Buni Gari Battle
Son of Fela Kuti Calls IShowSpeed a “Spy” Sent By Elon Musk
Nigerian artist Seun Kuti has stirred backlash after accusing streamer IShowSpeed of being a spy, dragging Elon Musk into claims that quickly spread online.
African Nations Start Massive Evacuation of Citizens from Middle East War Zones
What is fast emerging as the largest African collective consular operation in ten years saw a wave of emergency evacuations across the continent on March 5 as the U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions were teetering on the brink of engulfing the continent. After…
Nigerian medical regulator suspends three doctors over Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s child’s death
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three top doctors, in which a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct have been established regarding the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of…
Nigeria Federal Government: “Stop Lamenting” Over Electoral Act 2026″
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria in Abuja issued a sharp response on Friday to criticism of the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, telling opposition parties to focus on organizing for future polls rather than disputing the framework.…
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Left the Opposition PDP for the Ruling APC
NIGERIA – Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has switched from the opposition PDP to ruling APC, a development which analysts believe would impact political allegiances in the north. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, has resigned his membership of the…
Gunmen Kill Dozens, Possibly Over 160, in Deadly Attack on Villages in Nigeria’s Kwara State
Gunmen have massacred scores of villagers in Kwara State, western Nigeria, in one of the deadliest assaults this year, leaving at least 162 people dead as authorities and humanitarian workers scramble to respond.
U.S. Deploys Small Military Team to Nigeria to Strengthen Fight Against Jihadists
The United States has sent a small team of military personnel to Nigeria to bolster cooperation in counterterrorism operations against jihadist groups, marking an expansion of security collaboration.
