Biden Administration Condemns Nigeria's Twitter Ban After Trump Praises It
President Joe Biden's administration has publicly rebuked the Nigerian government after it banned Twitter and threatened arrests over its usage—just days after former President Donald Trump, praised the African country for the decision.
Africa's Largest Nation Backs Trump Despite Black Lives Matter Hostility
While Trump wanted to stop immigrants coming to the U.S. from countries like Nigeria in a "clearly racist" move, his support hasn't gone anywhere, despite Black Lives Matter and the "End SARS" crisis.
Auschwitz Museum Director Asks Nigeria President to Pardon 13-Year-Old Boy
In a letter to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, museum director Piotr Cywiński said that he can't stay silent after the conviction and sentencing of 13-year-old Omar Farouq's for offensive words said during an argument with a friend.
Nigerian President: I'm Not Dead and Not a Clone
Will the real Muhammadu Buhari please stand up?
Why Are Muslims and Christians Clashing in Nigeria?
The attacks and deadly retaliation are threatening to eclipse Boko Haram as the top security issue leading into next year's election, analysts have warned.
Muhammadu Buhari: Building a New Nigeria With the U.S.
"The grand corruption of our recent past saw tens of billions of dollars frittered away on fraudulent oil deals and bogus military contracts."
How President Buhari is Transforming Nigeria's Economy
Nigeria has just emerged from a tough recession, but brighter days lie ahead for Africa's economic powerhouse.
Nigeria Puts Missing Biafra Leader on Trial
Kanu's wife says she fears the worst as tensions between the Nigerian government and secessionists continue to rise.
Nigeria's President Locks Horns With His Predecessor
Nigeria's former first lady has accused the Buhari administration of overseeing a "witch hunt" against her and her husband.
Nigeria Says Biafra Activists Are 'Terrorist' Group
The Indigenous People of Biafra is calling for a separate state in southeast Nigeria, raising fears of another civil war.
Nigeria's Buhari Must Meet Biafra Chief: Ex-President
Nigeria's first democratically-elected president says that the country cannot afford another war.
Boko Haram Keeps Killing Civilians, Despite Setbacks
The Nigerian militant group continues to recruit young girls to carry out suicide attacks.
After 40-Day Hunt, Nigeria Can't Find Boko Haram Leader
Abubakar Shekau, a jihadi with a $7 million U.S. bounty on his head, continues to give Nigeria's military the slip.
Nigeria's Buhari Didn't Get the Memo on Health Tourism
The country's vice president slammed health tourism just days after Buhari returned from a three-month medical break in the U.K.
Nigeria President Puts Biafra Separatists in Crosshairs
Buhari is keen to crush dreams of an independent state of Biafra. But the dreamers aren't going quietly.
Nigeria's President Works From Home Due to Rat Takeover
Muhammadu Buhari had been in the U.K. on sick leave since May 7.
How Nigeria Can Cure Its Oil Addiction
The West African state is overly reliant on oil. Natural gas reserves and a youthful population may help it diversify.
West Africa Security Threatened by Herdsmen Militancy
The military capability of the militant herdsmen has become increasingly sophisticated.
Nigeria President Condemns Sacrilegious Church Attack
Police don't believe Islamist militant group Boko Haram to be behind the attack that killed 11 people.
Vigilantes Are Reshaping Security Against Boko Haram
If vigilantes are going to continue the fight against radical Islamists, they must operate within the law.
Nigeria's Ex-President Denies Having 36 TVs Stolen
A property owned by Jonathan was burgled recently, but only six TVs were stolen, his spokesman has said.
How to Avoid Getting Ill: Be Like Uganda's President
Yoweri Museveni, 72, says sleeping with a mosquito net and avoiding alcohol are some of the ways to ensure good health.
The Worst Country at Fighting Inequality: Nigeria
More than 100 million Nigerians live on less than $1 per day, while a wealthy fraction benefits from massive oil reserves.
In Nigeria's Biggest City, Only 3 Percent Pay Tax
The Lagos governor said unpaid taxes were blocking development and slowing the city's recovery from devastating floods.
The Mystery of Nigeria's Missing President Deepens
Buhari has been away for two months. Is his vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, preparing to succeed him?
Boko Haram Execute Eight Over Islamic Police Row
The Nigerian militants continue to kill civilians, despite claims by the president that they have been defeated.
Nigeria's Sick President is a 'Lion King:' First Lady
Nigeria's president has been absent for more than three months in 2017, but his wife says that he will soon make a strong return.
War in Nigeria: Victory Remains Elusive, 50 Years On
Nigeria's Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka thinks the country's battle with secession has not ended, but the methods have changed.
Why is Trump's Popularity So High in Nigeria?
Nigerians' views of Trump are among the most favorable in the world. Maybe it's down to the fact that their own president has gone missing.
Nigeria's Oil Militants: 'We'll Give Peace A Chance'
Nigeria slipped into recession in 2016 after militants blew up oil facilities. But the government is trying to negotiate peace.