Sources: Reuters
A Nigerian federal court grants bail to former justice minister Abubakar Malami and two co-accused in a money laundering and abuse of office case involving 16 charges, setting the bail at ₦500 million (US$350,000). 2026-01-7
The ruling Nigerien military junta orders the ambassadors of France, Germany, Nigeria, and the United States to leave the country. France rejects the ultimatum, claiming they do not recognize its authority, while the US claims it has received no request to withdraw its personnel from Niger. 2023-08-25
Israel receives permission from the United States to sell its "Arrow 3" missile defense system to Germany, according to the Israeli Defence Ministry. 2023-08-17
Boko Haram raid the town of Geidam, Yobe State, Nigeria, killing 12 people. Several buildings are destroyed, including a school. 2022-04-21
A wave of xenophobic attacks on migrants and foreign owned businesses in South Africa, particularly targeting Nigerian citizens, continues into its sixth day. 2019-09-3
At least 60 are killed in a collapse of a church in Uyo, Nigeria. 2016-12-10
Boko Haram suicide bombers kill at least 15 people at a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Damaturu. 2015-10-7
President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, speaking in Germany, says Russian investigators have identified the killer of human rights activist Natalya Estemirova and an "international search" is underway. 2010-07-15
Two German men held in Abia State, Nigeria are released six days after being seized on a swim. 2010-04-24
Nigerian gunmen take two German men, from Port Harcourt and Lagos, in Abia State. 2010-04-18