shot-button
Loader

Nigeria

Articles

Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, 48 people killed

Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, 48 people killed

With the absence of an efficient railway system to transport cargo, fatal truck accidents are common along most of the major roads in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country

10 September,2024 07:25 AM IST | Abuja | Agencies
Boko Haram militants kill over 100 in Nigerian village

Boko Haram militants kill over 100 in Nigerian village

At least 1,500 people have so far been killed in the region this year in attacks by armed groups, according to the US-based Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, or ACLED.

05 September,2024 07:33 AM IST | Maiduguri | Agencies
Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe Nigeria win goes viral, here's why

Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe Nigeria win goes viral, here's why

Chidimma Adetshina was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday after a controversial nationality row. In August, she had decided to withdraw her participation following a controversy

02 September,2024 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Navi Mumbai: Chasing ‘purse chor’ cops find Nigerian with cocaine

Navi Mumbai: Chasing ‘purse chor’ cops find Nigerian with cocaine

African national was arrested when she tried to flee from woman who suspected her of stealing her purse left behind in auto

26 August,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
TC onboard Mumbai Rajdhani busts major immigration racket

TC onboard Mumbai Rajdhani busts major immigration racket

On further investigation by the police, it was later revealed that the Nigerians who don’t get Indian visas take the Bangladesh visa and enter illegally in India

24 August,2024 07:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: Accused in Cordelia cruise case is kingpin of MD supply in MMR

Mumbai: Accused in Cordelia cruise case is kingpin of MD supply in MMR

The accused name came up when the police arrested two men, and a Nigerian national, for supplying mephedrone

19 July,2024 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Delhi police arrest one of two suspects in Nigerian national's murder case

Delhi police arrest one of two suspects in Nigerian national's murder case

According to police, the two men murdered the Nigerian national by firing multiple bullets at him under the jurisdiction of the Nihal Vihar police station on July 6

16 July,2024 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Bomb blasts in Nigeria's Borno kill 18, injure 48

Bomb blasts in Nigeria's Borno kill 18, injure 48

The first blast occurred at a wedding ceremony at about 3 pm (local time) on Saturday. Then, another blast took place at General Hospital Gwoza and a third at a funeral.

30 June,2024 09:18 AM IST | Borno | ANI
21 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terror group

21 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terror group

The statement Tuesday evening did not specify which group was behind the attack. Niger is struggling with a deadly security crisis involving several armed groups

27 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | Niamey | Agencies
‘A quarter of world’s kids under 5 yrs are starving’

‘A quarter of world’s kids under 5 yrs are starving’

The report, focused on nearly 100 low-and middle-income nations, defines severe food poverty as consuming nothing in a day or, at best, two of eight food groups the agency recognises

07 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | Kaltungo | Agencies

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK