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Death toll hits 50 in Nigeria mosque attack as dozens kidnapped
Witnesses said the attackers, riding on motorcycles, opened fire inside the mosque before moving through the village, torching houses and targeting residents.
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Rescue efforts underway after deadly boat accident in Nigeria
According to NEMA, the wooden boat was ferrying more than 50 passengers to Goronyo Market when it overturned in the river
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Abuja court charges suspects in deadly Ondo church attack
Court documents allege that the five men joined the East African terrorist group Al Shabaab in 2021 and planned an attack at a public school in central Nigeria, as well as near a mosque located about 30 kilomet...
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Bandit ambush kills 13 security personnel in Zamfara, Nigeria
The attack took place late Friday in Adabka village, where bandits launched a raid that involved the kidnapping of several villagers
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Zamfara bandits in Nigeria kill 35 hostages after ransom paid
The victims were among 56 people taken from Banga village in Kauran Namoda local government area in March.
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Gunmen kill 14, including women and babies, in Plateau market ambush
According to Farmasum Fuddang, chair of the Bokkos cultural development forum, the gunmen intercepted the vehicle and opened fire on its occupants.
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CHAN: League champions Remo Stars dominate Nigeria's 23 man squad
Nine players from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars have made the final 23-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as head coach Eric Chelle finalised his selection...
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Nigeria faces starvation crisis as aid dries up, violence escalates
A joint outlook from the WFP and Food and Agriculture Organization covering June to September warns that food insecurity will deepen in the coming months.
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Nigeria Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan barred from Parliament despite court order
According to the Senate's standing orders, a suspended lawmaker is barred from accessing the parliamentary complex until the suspension period lapses, in this case, September.
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INFOGRAPHIC: African countries with the largest population as of 2025
The figures highlight shifting demographics that could influence regional development, politics, and economic planning.
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Nigeria declares public holiday as Buhari’s body arrives for burial
The former head of state, who passed away in a London clinic on Sunday, will be laid to rest on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic traditions.
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44 Boko Haram financiers jailed as Nigeria resumes terror trials
The individuals were among 54 suspects brought before four civilian courts specially established at a military facility in Kainji, Niger State.