President Donald Trump was heading to Florida on Friday, watching Fox News, when he saw the network run a story on how Christians were being targeted by Islamic groups in Nigeria, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

The Chadian Government has reportedly announced an immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns and intelligence reports of possible militant infiltration from Northern Nigeria.

Renowned musician and Shuga Band founder Akiin Shuga passes away in New Brunswick, Canada, after a celebrated three-decade career.

The Senate approved Tinubu’s $2.847bn loan request to fund the 2025 budget and refinance Eurobonds amid debates over Nigeria’s rising debt concerns.

Nigeria will impose fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,200) and jail terms of up to 10 years on traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales and other wildlife in a sweeping new bill passed by its Senate on Tuesday.