The Islamic State (IS) group said it carried out the attack

Militants attack Nigeria governor’s convoy

Politics Sep 28
Suspected Islamist militants on Sunday attacked the convoy of Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, while returning to the capital, Maiduguri.
These three have dominated the industry in the last eight years
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido: The lethal strikers of Nigeria’s music industry
Entertainment Sep 24
Three things the trio share in common amongst other things is their undoubted style, finesse, and respect for music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
One of the oil tankers in flames after the explosion
BBC Africa Eye uncovers new evidence that contradicts official explanation for Lagos explosion in March
Politics Sep 21
New evidence obtained by BBC Africa Eye contradicts the official explanation for the cause of an explosion which killed 23 people and destroyed a girls boarding school in Lagos, Nigeria.
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UNICEF criticizes sentencing of 13-year old for blasphemy in Nigeria
Life Style Sep 20
The United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, has condemned a Nigerian court for upholding a 10-year prison sentence with manual labour for a 13-year-old boy convicted of blasphemy.
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Facebook to open Lagos office next year
Entertainment Sep 19
US social media giant Facebook has announced it will be opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria, next year.
UN says the sentencing is wrong (AFP)
UN slams Nigeria for imprisoning 'blasphemous' 13-year-old
Politics Sep 16
The UN children's agency Unicef has "expressed deep concern" over the imprisonment and treatment of a 13-year-old boy convicted for blasphemy.
The US also announced visa restrictions on individuals involved in elections in two other states
US imposes visa restrictions over Nigeria elections
Politics Sep 15
The US has imposed visa restrictions on a number of people in Nigeria accused of undermining democratic principles ahead of elections in Edo and Ondo states.