Nigeria

Turkey says ship attacked off Nigeria, 10 crew kidnapped

ANKARA, Turkey (Associated Press) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says an armed gang has attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria and kidnapped 10 of vessel’s crew Read More

Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria beat Nigeria to reach final

By BBC Riyad Mahrez scored a stunning free-kick with virtually the last kick of the game as Algeria beat Nigeria to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final. With the Read More

Nigeria: Parliament on lockdown after shots fired

Members of security forces secure the area outside the National Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria [Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters] Gunfire erupts outside parliament during clashes between police and Shia Muslim protesters, witnesses say.Read More

AFRICA SCAMS: A Nigerian scams South Sudan, activist requests deportation

By Reech Malual-Akumric, Juba, South Sudan, paanluelwel.com April 16, 2016 (SSB) — Though I still wonder why and how Charles Dukwe got a license for operation in South Sudan, I am Read More

Nigeria fuel truck fire kills at least 50: governor’s spokesman

Getty Images, File Photo ABUJA (Reuters) – At least 50 people were killed in Nigeria when fuel from a crashed truck that they were siphoning up caught fire, a spokesman Read More

Nigeria suicide blast ‘kills 30 football fans in Borno’

At least 30 people have been killed in a suicide attack in north-eastern Nigeria, while watching a televised football match, officials say. By BBC Another 40 have been injured in Read More