Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria’s president ‘in great shape’ after falling at Turkey reception
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is "in great shape" despite falling over at a reception ceremony in Turkey, one of his aides said.
Tinubu, 73, was [...]
Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears
More than £2m was spent at Harrods on behalf of a then-Nigerian oil minister accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in governmen [...]
Nigeria police confirm mass church abductions after previous denial
Nigeria's police have now confirmed that a group of worshippers was kidnapped from three churches in a remote part of the northern Kaduna state, after [...]
Daniel Laryea admits facing anxiety ahead of Nigeria-Morocco clash
Ghanaians were super excited when CAF announced Daniel Nii Laryea as the main referee for the semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco in the just [...]
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
A Nigerian imam who gained international recognition for saving hundreds of lives from a mainly Christian community during an outbreak of violence has [...]
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to finish 3rd
Nigeria defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 third-place playoff, winning 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in Casablanca.
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Morocco book final slot after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties
The Atlas Lions of Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw, securing their place in the AFCON finals for the first time since [...]
AFCON 2025: Osimhen and Adams on target as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to book semi-final berth
Nigeria secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in a match that showcased their tactical nous and attacking danger innthe third quarter-finals o [...]
Nigeria: Trump warns of more strikes if Christians continue to be killed
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could order more airstrikes on Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed in the West African nation.
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Jersey returns £7m of ‘tainted’ funds to Nigeria
More than $9.5m (£7m) from "tainted property" held in a Jersey bank account is to be returned to the Government of Nigeria to support an infrastructur [...]