Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot who was kidnapped in Niger's capital Niamey in October last year, has been released and is in U.S. hands, according
American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release come
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials An American missionary who was kidnapped
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
All 36 state governors have reaffirmed their commitment to making early childhood development a priority, amid concerns over inadequate funding and widening ine
NAFDAC said blood and blood products are classified as essential medicines and should be consistently available, with their quality, safety and affordability as
Fifty-seven residents of Woro, rescued earlier this month, are being treated at a hospital in Ilorin, with most of the suffering notably from malnutrition.
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Nigeria, aiming to ease religious tensions and promote harmony.
In Nigeria, people rescued this week after being held captive by jihadists are speaking out about their ordeal. On Thursday, security forces freed 308 people wh
In tonight's programme: Nigerian returnees are trying to forget the trauma they experienced during months of xenophobic protests in South Africa that have fraye
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Champio
Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
The 19-year-old won the women's shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian to win a world ti
The president said the private sector has a big role to play in the economy in creating jobs and supporting the government. The post Tinubu commends his economi
Nigeria has approved a new $4.5 billion loan to replace a 2023 loan of $3.3 billion.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government
The presidency said 163 of them were abducted from Kwara State, while the 145 others were taken from Niger State.
Nigeria’s new Virtual Asset Council could reshape Africa’s digital economy and transform cross-border payments and how Africa’s $100 billion diaspora remittance
Faruku Hassan Bunza, a Nigerian judge abducted from his home in Bunza town by unidentified gunmen on July 26, has been freed, police said on August 3. Kidnappin
On July 29th, Nigerian law enforcement dismantled a meth lab left behind in an abandoned shed -- remnants of an alleged multimillion-dollar transnational meth o
Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year, calli
Nigerian security forces say they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the texti
At least 308 people abducted in different attacks in the northern part of Nigeria were rescued, the country’s president said August 5. Those rescued include 163
In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39
Daniel was working at a market in Lagos when he was given the chance to start anew in the UK. He had no idea what was expected of him in return • The summer iss
President hails operation to rescue captives held in dense forests of Kainji Lake national park in north-central region Nigerian security forces have rescued mo
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings.
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.
Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu is expected to commission the estate on Tuesday The post Abiodun saves Buhari Estate, Abeokuta from forfeiture, deliver
Police said the kidnappers have been arrested through “human and technical intelligence-led operations conducted in different parts of Nigeria. The post How kid
Banyana Banyana’s hopes of qualifying for a third-ever Fifa World Cup remain firmly alive after a 2-1 win over Nigeria in the first playoff round. The South Afr
On Thursday, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced that the abductees and 145 others kidnapped from neighbouring Niger State had been rescued by the securit
Senior diplomatic delegations meet across Bamako, Niamey, and Ouagadougou to advance joint counter-terrorism directives, intelligence sharing, and regional trade security corridors.
Senior diplomatic representatives and defense ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso met in Bamako to finalize operational protocols for joint counter-terrorism missions across the Sahel.
