Trump Sends First Planeload of Migrants Back to Nigeria

The Trump administration has returned to Nigeria to ship the first flat road of 85 Nigerians who were illegally in the United States as African nations warn them to handle deportation “with dignity.” US immigration officers detained 201 Nigerians for deportation to their country as the first plane with 85 detainees to land in Lagos […]
Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’ | Nigeria

After being victimized by an extraordinary production, the British citizen brothers held in Nigeria accused the British government of turning away, calling on them to “wake up” and “protect British citizens.” I did. Kingsley Canu, brother of Nandi Kanu, the indigenous leader of Biafra (IPOB), a prominent separatist movement banned in Nigeria, has not yet […]
At least six people seriously injured on flight from Nigeria to Washington DC | Nigeria

Last week, multiple people were injured on a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington, DC. in statement The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria announced on Friday that a United Airlines Boeing 787-800 was forced to make an emergency repatriation last Friday. The plane departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at 11:59pm […]
Seventy killed in central Nigeria after fuel tanker flips over and explodes | Nigeria

A fuel tanker overturned and exploded in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people as they tried to steal fuel whose prices have soared during the economic crisis. “The death toll so far stands at 70,” said Kumar Tukwamu, head of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger state. According to Tsukwamu, the truck […]
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Say He Will Restore Electoral Integrity In Nigeria?

Post shared on social media A screenshot of President-elect Donald Trump's post on restoring election integrity in Nigeria is reportedly shown. Verdict: False The post did not come from President Trump's official account. Fact check: President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that his nominee for FBI director is Kash Patel. fox news Reported. […]
Freed Binance Exec Departs Nigeria as Country Teams With US on Crypto Task Force – Decrypt

Binance executive Tigran Gambariyan, who was held in a Nigerian prison for eight months, was released on Wednesday after Nigeria dropped charges against the US national. Gambarian's family has now confirmed that he has left Nigeria, and the two countries have set up a task force to combine resources to combat crypto-related crimes. “We are […]
Floods in Terrorist-Ravaged Northern Nigeria Kill 30, Affect over 1 Million

Severe floods have hit northeastern Nigeria, a conflict zone plagued by constant attacks by Boko Haram jihadists, killing at least 30 people, destroying hundreds of homes and affecting the livelihoods of more than a million residents. The flood caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam Damaged Farms, businesses, schools, hospitals and even the Gwange […]
At least 80 dead after suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria | Boko Haram

At least 80 people have been killed and several others are missing in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in northeastern Nigeria's Yobe state, local authorities said. “About 150 suspected Boko Haram terrorists armed with rifles and RPGs were killed. [rocket-propelled grenades] “They attacked the Mafa area at around 4pm on Sunday with more […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Trump Encouraging Anti-Government Protests In Nigeria

Posts Share with X They claim it shows former President Donald Trump encouraging anti-government protests in Nigeria. Donald Trump has advised Nigerian youths to protest for their own gain. pic.twitter.com/RvPr9DamIX — Bad Influence (@Badinself) July 27, 2024 Verdict: False This video was edited by artificial intelligence. There is no evidence that President Trump encouraged anti-government […]
Iran-Linked Jihadis Accused of Killing Police Officers in Nigeria

Nigerian Shiite militants with close ties to the Iranian government allegedly killed at least two police officers in the capital, Abuja, on Sunday. Three Nigerian police officers were “left unconscious in hospital” and three patrol cars were set on fire. Abuja Police said The “random attack” was carried out by the banned Islamic Movement of […]