Relatives of kidnapped victims met Thursday morning to protest the planned resumption of train service on the Kaduna-Abuja line
The new measure calls for a punishment of six months in jail or a fine of about $1,200 for cross-dressers
Authorities and residents disagree on cause of explosion in Kano state
Huge market of dynamic, young people paint a bright picture for the future, but analysts say low living standards and flawed government policies could hamper opportunities
Some of the injured are school children
Nigerian startups attracted nearly a quarter of the $5.2 billion invested in African startups last year, according to the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Timothy Obiezu in Abuja profiles the mobile money service CrowdForce to see what's attracting investors to Nigeria.
Protesters demand release of suspects in the killing of Deborah Yakubu, who was beaten and burned by fellow students Thursday for allegedly insulting Muslim Prophet Muhammad
The incident took place at the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto state
At least 51,000 have surrendered already this year, officials say
Boxer said the visit was part of plans to promote the sport in Africa
The UN secretary-general ended his visit at the Abuja presidential village, where he met with President Muhammadu Buhari and his top Cabinet members
Relatives of Nigerians who were abducted by gunmen in a train attack are accusing authorities of not doing enough to rescue them. Nigerian Railway Corporation says more than 160 people have been missing since the March attack. Timothy Obiezu reports from Kaduna, Nigeria.
Journalists dispute government's stated support for their rights
Visit is part of his annual Ramadan solidarity visits.
Supporters of the bill warn that paying ransom only emboldens kidnappers
ECOWAS ruling could prevent law being used against journalists reporting on corruption
Health experts said Nigeria recorded more than 200,000 deaths from over 61 million cases of malaria last year.
The explosion at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Egbema local government area has been described as the worst in years
An estimated 30 million people in Nigeria are living with disabilities
Nigeria's air force is probing deadly crash this week of training aircraft, fourth fatal air crash in past year for nation's military
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