Nigerian VP Barred From President's First Security Briefing
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was allegedly refused "security clearance" and "locked out" from the "very sensitive meeting," a source said.
Buhari To Address Nigeria's 'Social Ills' With Youth Program
"For too long, our quest for peace and progress has been disrupted and frustrated by social ills, many of them perpetrated by young people," the president said.
Nigeria's Senate Approves Life Imprisonment For Child Rapists
The legislation would build a stronger law against sexual crimes, which are rampant in the West African country.
Hundreds Displaced By Boko Haram Denied Education
The displaced students lack the necessary documents to be granted admission into government schools.
Former Nigerian Governor Turns Himself In On Money Laundering Charges
Murtala Nyako was impeached by lawmakers in the northeast state last year after he resigned from the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party.
Nigeria First Lady Aisha Buhari Slammed For $52K Cartier Watch
Nigeria media have estimated the watch costs roughly $52,000, or more than what President Muhammadu Buhari earns in three months from his official salary.
Buhari Tackles Nigeria's Need For Reform
Days after his inauguration, Nigeria's anti-corruption president finds out officials at his central bank may have been crooked.
Suicide Blasts Hit Mosque In Nigerian City Of Maiduguri
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a mosque just hours after a Boko Haram attack.
How To Watch Buhari's Inauguration
The Nigerian president-elect will be sworn in Friday morning.
World Leaders Head To Lagos For Nigeria Presidential Inauguration
Buhari, a Muslim from northern Nigeria, was expected to take the oath of office Friday after vowing on the campaign trail to wipe out the Boko Harem insurgency and national political corruption.
Nigeria Leader Must First Make Peace With Army
How can Muhammadu Buhari, who criticized the Nigerian army throughout his presidential campaign, restore national security upon taking office Friday?
Nigeria's Outgoing President Rejects Party Chairmanship
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan had reportedly asked the board's chairman to step down, but then rejected the offer to assume the position.
Nigeria Bans Female Genital Mutilation
Experts hope the move could have a ripple effect on the 26 other African nations where the practice remains prevalent.
Nigeria's Outgoing Government Makes For A Tough Transition
President-elect Muhammadu Buhari expressed disappointment that the outgoing administration had so far hindered a smooth transfer of power.
Over 100 Babies Delivered Daily In Nigeria Refugee Camps
“We record an average of between five and six births in each of the 21 camps daily,” a Borno state government official said.
National Chairman Of Nigeria's Once-Ruling Party Resigns
Bitter party members have asked Adamu Mu'azu and others to resign after the Peoples Democratic Party was unseated in Nigeria's general elections.
Nigerian Military Destroys 10 Boko Haram Camps
The army is conducting an offensive against Boko Haram in the Sambisa forest, considered the group's final stronghold.
Africa's Biggest Economy Is Slowing Down
Nigeria reported a drop in economic growth this quarter, and it's not just because of Boko Haram.
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After Boko Haram, It Might Be Even More Brutal
Nigeria breathed a sigh of relief this month after nearly 700 women and girls were freed from Boko Haram militants, but the road to recovery has only just begun.
Is Michelle Obama Going To Nigeria?
Barack Obama congratulated the West African nation on “the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles.”
Freed Nigerian Women Tell Of Boko Haram Horror
"If you needed the toilet, they followed you. We were kept in one place. We were under bondage."
Vandalism, Rising Temperatures Lead To Nigeria Electricity Shortage
Vandalism of gas pipelines is cited as a major reason why Abuja, Lagos and other areas are experiencing a sharp drop in power.
Hundreds Of Corpses Found In Nigerian Town
Boko Haram has killed at least 15,000 people and displaced at least 1.5 million people during its six-year insurgency.
Boko Haram Is Running Out Of Weapons
The intensified military operation by Nigerian and coalition forces has reportedly weakened the Islamic militant group and cut off their arms supply.
Meet Nigeria's New First Lady
Nigeria's incoming first lady, Aisha Buhari, is viewed in stark contrast to the current first lady, Patience Jonathan.
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