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Nigeria mosque attack death toll rises to at least 50, lawmaker says

ABUJA, Nigeria -- The death toll from a shooting at a mosque in northwestern Nigeria has risen to 50, a local official said ...
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Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams

Nigeria has deported 102 foreign nationals, including 60 Chinese and 39 people from the Philippines, who were convicted of ...

At least 25 rescued after boat capsizes in Nigeria, dozens presumed dead

At least 25 people have been rescued and 25 others are still missing two days after a boat carrying about 50 passengers ...
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$346 mn US-Nigeria arms deal sets rights groups on edge

Rights groups are questioning a multimillion-dollar arms sale by the United States to Nigeria as security forces in the west ...

World Cup 2026 (Q): Eric Chelle unveils Nigeria's provisional squad for Rwanda and South Africa

Malian coach calls up 31 players for two decisive qualifying matches in SeptemberSuper Eagles / NigériaEric Chelle released ...

Will Dangote’s Big Refining Bet Enrich Nigeria?

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Chinese scammers deported in Nigeria sting on 'foreign-led syndicate'

Nigeria has deported dozens of foreigners, including 50 Chinese nationals, in a major crackdown over the last week on one of ...

7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria this year, group says

More than 7,000 Christians had been killed in Nigeria during the first 220 days of 2025, a civil-society watchdog said. This ...
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Firm To Sustain Leadership, Youth Empowerment, Unlocks 6,000bpd In Nigeria

Nigeria’s oil and gas service provider, Kenyon International, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to leadership ...

Nigeria says it has arrested 2 militant leaders on its most wanted list

Nigeria's national security adviser has announced the arrest of two militant leaders on the country's most wanted list ...