Armed bandits abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, police said on Monday, while a senior church leader put the number of those missing at more than 160.

Nigeria: At Least 177 People Abducted from Nigerian Churches on Jan 18 

Nigerian security forces have killed 55 suspected terrorists and arrested 129 others in a major crackdown on kidnapping gangs, police said. The operation is part of efforts to curb rising abductions and violent crime that have plagued several parts of the country in recent months.


Nigeria Kills 55 and Arrests 129 in Major Crackdown on Kidnappers 

The Oxford English Dictionary has added 24 Nigerian and West African words, including “nyash,” “abeg,” “biko,” and “Ghana-must-go,” recognising the growing global influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions. The update reflects how African culture, music, and digital communication continue to shape modern English across the world.

Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’ and 22 Other Nigerian Words | WION 

Nigerians and other travellers applying for the United States’ B1/B2 visas may be required to post bonds of up to $15,000, according to a new travel restriction by the US State Department.

US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond For Nigerians, Others 

Nigeria's Air Force will utilize intelligence from ongoing U.S. reconnaissance flights-conducted from Ghana bases-to guide domestic airstrikes against Islamic State affiliates like ISWAP and Lakurawa in the northwest.


Nigeria To Use U.S. Recon Data For Anti-IS Strikes

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices, IEDs, along the Gubio axis of Borno State, according to security sources.

Nigeria Blast: Soldiers Killed In Nigeria's Borno State In Roadside Bombing

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices, IEDs, along the Gubio axis of Borno State, according to security sources.


Nigeria blast: Soldiers killed in Nigeria's Borno state in roadside bombing

At least 30 people have been killed and several others are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s Yobe State, according to local authorities. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials investigate the cause of the mishap. The incident highlights ongoing water transport safety challenges in parts of the country.

Nigeria Boat Mishap: At Least 30 Killed as Boat Capsizes in Yobe State

Nigeria Violence: Armed gunmen stormed Kasuwan-Daji village in Nigeria's Niger State, killing at least 30 civilians and abducting several others during a savage attack on the local market. The assailants arrived on motorcycles from nearby National Park Forest, opened indiscriminate fire, looted shops, burned stalls, and rounded up victims before fleeing. 


Nigeria violence: Nigerian president orders hunt for gunmen, rescue of hostages 

Nigeria Violence: 30 Dead, Many Kidnapped in Niger State Village Attack

The seizure was made on January 2 aboard  MV Aruna Hulya, which "originated from the Marshall Islands," Femi Babafemi, spokesman for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said in a statement.

Nigeria arrests 22 Indian ship crew members in cocaine seizure

Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria injured the boxer and killed two of his team members, police have said.

Anthony Joshua's Driver Charged Over Nigeria Crash That Killed Two 

President Bola Tinubu has declared that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, pledging to drive down inflation further, strengthen foreign reserves and sustain the country’s GDP growth trajectory.


Nigeria's 2026 budget bets on fiscal discipline

Nigeria targets economic stability with 2026 budget

Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital after surviving a fatal car crash in Nigeria. The accident occurred on a busy highway linking Lagos and Ibadan when the SUV Joshua was travelling in collided with a stationary truck. Nigerian police said Joshua suffered minor injuries, but two of his close friends were killed in the crash. Authorities continue to investigate the incident as tributes pour in for the victims.

Anthony Joshua Discharged After Fatal Nigeria Car Crash | Two Friends Killed

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua escaped with minor injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends and team members on Monday, according to Nigerian authorities and his promoter.

Anthony Joshua Injured in Nigeria Car Crash That Killed Two Team Members 

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a car accident, according to reports. Details about the extent of his injuries or the circumstances of the crash are still emerging. Fans and the boxing community have expressed concern over Joshua’s health and recovery. This report covers the latest updates, reactions from fellow athletes, and potential impact on his upcoming fights and career.


Anthony Joshua hospitalised with minor injuries after car crash in Nigeria

Nigeria Tops Africa’s Crude Export to U.S. With 33.23m Barrels in 2025

#Gravitas Recent U.S. airstrikes have hit suspected Islamic State–linked fighters in Nigeria’s northwest. Washington says the militants operate in Nigeria's Sokoto state and target civilians, including Christians, in brutal attacks. Intelligence officials identify the fighters as members of a network known locally as Lakurawa. 


US strikes in Nigeria puts spotlight on ISIS, Jihadists 

Washington says it has carried out airstrikes against suspected Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria. A move U.S. President Donald Trump described as 'powerful and deadly.'

US Launched Air Strikes in Nigeria Targeting I-S Camps on Christmas

Washington earlier released a video of projectiles being launched by a US Navy ship. The United States Africa Command confirmed that “multiple ISIS militants” were killed in the operation.

Did US delay Nigeria strike to give ISIS a ‘Christmas present’? Here’s what Trump said

Nigeria has signaled the likelihood of more strikes against Islamic State-linked groups as part of intensified counterterrorism efforts.

Nigeria: Expect More Strikes on Islamic State | US-Nigera Joint Operation | ISIS

#Gravitas Washington says it has carried out airstrikes against suspected Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria. A move U.S. President Donald Trump described as 'powerful and deadly.'

US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warning on Christian Attacks 

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Nigeria: At Least 177 People Abducted from Nigerian Churches on Jan 18

Nigeria Kills 55 and Arrests 129 in Major Crackdown on Kidnappers

Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’ and 22 Other Nigerian Words | WION

US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond For Nigerians, Others

Nigeria To Use U.S. Recon Data For Anti-IS Strikes

Nigeria Blast: Soldiers Killed In Nigeria's Borno State In Roadside Bombing

Nigeria blast: Soldiers killed in Nigeria's Borno state in roadside bombing

Nigeria Boat Mishap: At Least 30 Killed as Boat Capsizes in Yobe State

Nigeria violence: Nigerian president orders hunt for gunmen, rescue of hostages

Nigeria Violence: 30 Dead, Many Kidnapped in Niger State Village Attack

Nigeria arrests 22 Indian ship crew members in cocaine seizure

Anthony Joshua's Driver Charged Over Nigeria Crash That Killed Two

Nigeria's 2026 budget bets on fiscal discipline

Nigeria targets economic stability with 2026 budget

Anthony Joshua Discharged After Fatal Nigeria Car Crash | Two Friends Killed

Anthony Joshua Injured in Nigeria Car Crash That Killed Two Team Members

Anthony Joshua hospitalised with minor injuries after car crash in Nigeria

Nigeria Tops Africa’s Crude Export to U.S. With 33.23m Barrels in 2025

US strikes in Nigeria puts spotlight on ISIS, Jihadists

US Launched Air Strikes in Nigeria Targeting I-S Camps on Christmas

Did Trump delay Nigeria strike to give ISIS a ‘Christmas present’?

Nigeria: Expect More Strikes on Islamic State | US-Nigera Joint Operation | ISIS

US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warning on Christian Attacks

US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warning on Christian Attacks