The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria, was once the epicenter of wild polio; in 2012, it accounted for almost all ...

At least 10 people were killed and several wounded when a Nigerian military fighter jet pursuing bandits in two villages ...

The military has denied targeting civilians during the operation, saying it was based on thorough intelligence ...

Kidnapping for ransom by armed men, known locally as bandits, is rife in northwest Nigeria due to high levels of poverty, unemployment and the proliferation of illegal firearms. In March this year ...

Nigeria's military says an airstrike targeting an armed group in northwestern Nigeria mistakenly killed at least 10 civilians ...

Airstrikes on civilians happen frequently in the country. Last year, at least 85 civilians were killed when an army drone ...

But just before Nigeria welcomes the New Year Day, here is a list of some of the countries that will be welcoming the year ...

KANO, Nigeria, Dec 28, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Airstrikes by Nigerian military forces targeting suspected jihadists in the northwest ...

Nigeria military claims secondary explosions after assaults on a terrorist hideout resulted in the deaths of several locals ...

Increased treatment costs threatening healthcare delivery...Economic pressure straining family relationships, causing household conflicts - Experts...Say brain drain worsening situation lNote ...