Nigerian government declares 156 people missing, four dead over boat mishap

May 27, 2021

Abuja [Nigeria], May 27 : The Nigerian government has declared 156 people missing in a boat mishap on Wednesday (local time) in northwestern Kebbi...

Nigeria calls for de-escalation of hostilities between Israel, Hamas

Oct 08, 2023

The Nigerian government has said it is concerned about the hostilities between Israel and Hamas and has called for de-escalation and ceasefire.

Nigeria approves proposal for gas pipeline project to Morocco

Jun 01, 2022

Abuja [Nigeria], June 1 (ANI/Xinhua): The Nigerian government on Wednesday approved a proposal for the construction of a gas pipeline connecting Nigeria and...

Germany suspends financial aid to Niger, halt cooperation after coup

Jul 31, 2023

At a press conference, a representative of the German foreign ministry said that all direct assistance payments to the Nigerian central government will be...

Nigeria issues measures to prevent possible spread of monkeypox

May 27, 2022

Lagos [Nigeria], May 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The Nigerian government on Friday set up an inter-ministerial committee to prevent the possible spread of the monkeypox disease...

Over 3,000 inmates yet to be recaptured after jailbreaks in Nigeria

Nov 12, 2021

Abuja [Nigeria], November 12 (ANI/Xinhua): The Nigerian government said on Thursday that over 3,000 inmates are yet to be recaptured following recent jailbreaks in...