Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source l…
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Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.What Com. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source l…
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
At a GlanceMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source link.
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Top LineFilmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civ. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source l…
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
At a GlanceFormer Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week – but the authorities do not. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source link.
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Top LinePeter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source l…
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money. Source: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazee…
Locals dispute Nigerian army claim of 31 rescued after Easter attack
What HappenedFive civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source link.
Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
What HappenedThe videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend. Source: BBC News. Read original report via source link.