Nigeria

ISIL claims killing 11 soldiers in Nigeria

Attack on soldiers took place in town of Gajiganna in northeastern Borno state on Friday, group's news agency claims.

Nigeria: ISIL claims killing 11 soldiers in Borno state

Africa

Anti-Boko Haram force frees 900 children in Nigeria: UN

The 894 children, including 106 girls, had been in the ranks of the government-backed Civilian Joint Task Force.

Anti-Boko Haram militia in Nigeria frees 900 children: UN

Africa

Nigeria violence: Widespread attacks by armed gangs

Despite the presence of the army and hundreds of volunteer vigilantes, 'bandits' continue to kill and maim villagers.

Nigeria violence: Widespread attacks by armed gangs
03:13

Nigeria

Nigeria tribunal to hear petitions on president's election win

Election tribunal starts discussing legal challenges to the February vote filed by the main opposition.

Nigeria tribunal to hear petitions on president's election win

Nigeria

Thousands of Nigerian refugees still fear Boko Haram violence

Around Maiduguri, 'temporary' refugee camps are becoming a permanent fixture.

Thousands of Nigerian refugees still fear Boko Haram violence
02:28

Nigeria

Boko Haram storm military base in northeastern Nigeria

Flanked by a fleet of gunmen firing from motorbikes, attackers burst out from the bush and target overwhelmed troops.

Boko Haram storm military base in northeastern Nigeria

Africa

Nigeria's Shia protesters: A minority at odds with the government

After much bloodshed, rallies continue as prominent Shia leader Ibrahim El Zakzaky languishes in prison.

Nigeria's Shia protesters: A minority at odds with the government

Nigeria

Nigeria's chief justice banned from holding public office

Ethics court orders any cash found in Walter Onnoghen's foreign bank accounts be taken by the treasury.

Nigeria's chief justice banned from holding public office

Africa

Nigeria building safety: Questions after deadly collapse

After a building collapsed killing 20 children, questions are raised about building safety standards in Nigeria.

Nigeria building safety: Questions after deadly collapse
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Environment

The women trying to solve Lagos' waste problem

From recycling to up-cycling, entrepreneurial women lead the fight to reduce waste in Nigeria's densely populated city.

The women trying to solve Lagos' waste problem

AJ IMPACT

Nigeria to diversify economy away from oil

Nigeria imports a lot of its food, which is bought using money earned from selling oil.

Nigeria to diversify economy away from oil
02:16

Nigeria

'Nothing matters to me any more when I take Tramadol'

IDPs who fled attacks use drug imported illegally from India to cope with post-traumatic stress and challenges in camps.

After escaping Boko Haram, Nigerian IDPs addicted to Tramadol

Nigeria

Five years on, 112 Nigerian Chibok girls still missing

At least 276 girls were taken from a government secondary school in Chibok town by Boko Haram in 2014.

Nigeria's Chibok schoolgirls: Five years on, 112 still missing

Africa

Nigerian troops evacuate 'entire town' in security operation: UN

Nearly 10,000 people from Jakana were relocated to camp in Maiduguri, swelling the population of existing camps.

Nigerian troops evacuate 'entire town' in security operation: UN

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Will Nigeria crackdown on crime in Zamfara state work?

Nigeria has suspended mining in one of its northern states and ordered all foreigners engaged in mining activities to leave.

Will Nigeria crackdown on crime in Zamfara state work?
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