President pledges to address security problems, boost economy
Muslim groups call for his resignation, but Christian groups support his position
Officials have said tensions between farmers and cattle herders led to the recent wave of kidnappings in the northwestern state of Katsina
Experts worry that continuous mutation of the virus may affect progress made on vaccines
They are organizing remote caroling and singing from their balconies
Country recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 infections Dec. 17
Millions of Nigerian Christians are facing a bleak Christmas due to the economic impact from COVID-19 lockdowns that have increased unemployment and food prices. Some Nigerian charities are providing food to vulnerable groups, as the government reopens border trade, closed for over a year to stop smuggling, to offer some relief. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja. Camera: Emeka Gibson
Experts say security chiefs incompetent to handle the situation
The initiative also aims to reduce Nigeria's dependence on oil
If confirmed, the abductions would mark an expansion of the terrorist group's attacks from its stronghold in the northeast
Gunmen on motorcycles kidnapped more than 300 students in northwest Nigeria last Friday
Nigerian authorities reject the allegations and describe the US designation as an honest disagreement
In the past five years, Nigeria has been implicated in global seizures equating to 4,400 elephants and hundreds of thousands of endangered pangolins
Boko Haram says its fighters killed 78 farmers in attack, which was condemned by United Nations and rights groups who are calling for women to be released
A jump in infections could force another lockdown, hurting the economy
As millions ignore safety measures such as wearing face masks and social distancing, fears of new surge emerge
Nigeria’s traditional and religious leaders are urging men to protect the rights of women and girls
Country’s authorities say cases of violence against women have more than tripled during the COVID-19 lockdown this year
Press freedom groups have expressed concern after Nigeria's information minister denounced the CNN report
Okonjo-Iweala has gathered support from many WTO member countries, but the US is backing her only opponent, South Korea's Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee, citing her skills and experience in international trade dealings
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