# Nigeria

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# Kaduna

Hundreds of boys and men freed from 'torture house' in Nigeria

Victims at the facility were found padlocked to car hubcaps and had their hands and feet chained.

31.7k

Sep 27th 2019, 7:30 PM

# Late Late Show

Man City's Mahrez hits late winner to send Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations final

Senegal await in the decider which will take place on Friday.

5.7k

Jul 14th 2019, 10:16 PM

# AFCON

Holders crash out as Arsenal star Iwobi grabs winner to send Nigeria through

Nigeria beat holders Cameroon 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie.

8.3k

Jul 6th 2019, 9:27 PM

# Upset

Ranked 108th in the world, Madagascar stun Nigeria to seal Africa Cup of Nations progress

Unbeaten Madagascar defeated the Super Eagles 2-0 to top Group B on Sunday.

8.2k

Jun 30th 2019, 9:16 PM

# Up and Running

Ruthless Norway make Nigeria pay for first-half errors

Norway join hosts France at the top of Group A.

6.9k

Jun 8th 2019, 10:46 PM

# Lagos

Eight killed and dozens injured after building housing 'illegal school' collapses in Nigeria

Reports suggested that dozens of children were trapped inside the building.

8.4k

Mar 13th 2019, 10:33 PM

# throwback

‘We beat the British Army 37-0. A few weeks later we won against Germany and were European champions’

Goalkeeper Dean Delany reflects on winning the U18 European Championships in Cyprus and playing in the 1999 World Youth Cup in Nigeria under Brian Kerr.

26.8k

Dec 23rd 2018, 9:00 AM

# buhari

'It's the real me': Nigerian president denies he was replaced by a lookalike

The rumours stem from the president’s ill health.

14.2k

Dec 3rd 2018, 10:09 AM

# a matter of complexion

Skin bleaching in Africa: Teens are using injectables as the trend sees worrying growth

For many Nigerians, it is seen as a “standard procedure”.

38.4k

Aug 11th 2018, 10:30 AM

# One carl ikeme

Wolves goalkeeper retires after year-long battle with leukemia

Tributes have been made as 32-year-old Nigeria international Carl Ikeme is hanging up his boots following advice from doctors.

9.8k

Jul 27th 2018, 4:47 PM

# emotional toll

'I played while my father was in the hands of bandits': Mikel reveals kidnap ordeal overshadowed Argentina clash

The Nigerian captain was told to call kidnappers hours before last Tuesday’s World Cup group D meeting kicked off.

8.7k

Jul 3rd 2018, 12:35 PM

# El Diez

Maradona receives treatment after Argentina's dramatic win

The Argentina icon required treatment after his nation reached the last 16 at the World Cup.

44.6k

Jun 27th 2018, 12:01 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Nigeria v Argentina, World Cup

Nigeria take on Argentina, with both sides’ World Cup hopes in the balance.

27.6k

Jun 26th 2018, 7:09 PM

# Last Chance Saloon

On the brink, Argentina handed a final shot at World Cup salvation

Leo Messi and the rest of Jorge Sampaoli’s troubled squad have one final shot at redemption against Nigeria on Tuesday.

12.3k

Jun 25th 2018, 7:56 AM

# Super Eagles

Brilliant Musa double inspires Nigeria to victory as Group D is blown wide open

Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa sent the Super Eagles into second place with an impressive brace against Iceland.

8.3k

Jun 22nd 2018, 5:57 PM

# worldie

Sublime! Ahmed Musa's outrageous half-volley is one of the goals of the World Cup

The forward’s 14th goal for his country is surely a goal of the competition contender.

11.5k

Jun 22nd 2018, 5:23 PM

# Clobber

'Football doesn't give room for any of this' - Babayaro hits out at 'fashionista' Eagles at World Cup

Nigeria’s eye-catching kits have drawn more attention than any other at the tournament, but, sadly the same can’t be said of their football so far.

13.5k

Jun 19th 2018, 8:19 AM

# top of the table

Luka Modric on the scoresheet as Croatia ease to victory and go top of Group D

An own goal and a Luca Modric penalty handed Croatia all three points in Kaliningrad.

9.5k

Jun 16th 2018, 9:56 PM

# Review

Impressive England go 9 games unbeaten with World Cup warm-up win

Goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane saw the Three Lions earn a victory over Nigeria.

15.9k

Jun 2nd 2018, 7:59 PM

# Super Eagles

Nigeria's new World Cup kit sells out after three million pre-orders ahead of England friendly

The Super Eagles are in action at Wembley this evening, with their new kit for the World Cup proving popular with supporters.

19.6k

Jun 2nd 2018, 4:59 PM

# Miracle

Irish nurse helps deliver baby boy on board rescue ship

The mother had been kidnapped in Libya and was subjected to regular beatings before she escaped.

13.7k

May 28th 2018, 9:07 AM

# Nigeria

Over 100 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram freed

110 schoolgirls in Dapchi, northeast Nigeria were kidnapped just over a month ago.

16.5k

Mar 21st 2018, 1:22 PM

# ebola's cousin

Nigeria struggles to contain spread of Lassa fever after 110 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 353 Lassa cases since 1 January.

12.0k

Mar 13th 2018, 8:28 AM

# Boko Haram

'Some' girls kidnapped from school by Boko Haram freed by 'gallant officers'

“The rescued girls are now in the custody of the Nigerian Army.”

13.0k

Feb 22nd 2018, 7:11 AM

# sickle cell disease

Mother of sick child facing deportation 'turned to prostitution' to pay his medical bills, Supreme Court hears

The young boy (who suffers from sickle cell disease) and his mother have been subject to the order since 2011.

18.5k

Jan 22nd 2018, 6:58 PM

# Suicide attacks

Boko Haram used 135 children in 'perverse death missions' this year

Children in Nigeria and the Chad Basin are being viewed with increasing paranoia at checkpoints as they are thought to be the carriers of explosives.

8.3k

Dec 29th 2017, 8:15 PM

# Happy Days

Fancy the job? Nigerian state gets 'happiness minister'

Officially the title is ‘commissioner for happiness and couples’ fulfilment’.

6.9k

Dec 23rd 2017, 1:15 PM

# eastern promise

World Cup 2018: Germany start against Mexico as Russia face Saudi Arabia in big kick-off

The Iberian derby between Spain and Portugal is the pick of the World Cup 2018 group stage draw, with Germany starting against Mexico.

8.8k

Dec 1st 2017, 4:51 PM

# road to russia

Here's the full draw for next summer's Fifa World Cup in Russia

Vladimir Putin addressed the audience before Gary Lineker hosted the draw in Moscow.

28.3k

Dec 1st 2017, 4:04 PM

# Hanging up the boots

The Yak is done! Ex-Premier League striker retires on his 35th birthday

The Nigerian scored 95 goals during spells with Everton, Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers.

9.6k

Nov 22nd 2017, 5:52 PM

# Mubi

'The roof was blown off': At least 50 killed in suicide bombing at Nigerian mosque

“It was when the prayers were on that he set off his explosives,” a police spokesperson said.

8.2k

Nov 21st 2017, 12:01 PM

# Cool Runnings

Nigerian women's bobsled team become the first from Africa to ever qualify for Winter Olympics

They will compete at next year’s games in Pyeongchang after crowd-funding $150,000.

11.8k

Nov 17th 2017, 4:19 PM

# Boko Haram

'They beat me with an electric cable, while throwing water on me at the same time'

People accused of supporting Boko Haram are being brutally tortured in Cameroon.

15.1k

Jul 20th 2017, 6:15 AM

# bring back our girls

Girls freed from Boko Haram will be cared for - Nigerian president

The president has promised to support their “education, health, security and general well-being”.

12.7k

May 8th 2017, 10:08 AM

# Prisoner Swap

82 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 have been released

They were exchanged for a number of Boko Haram fighters held by authorities in Nigeria.

16.5k

May 7th 2017, 8:18 AM

# heavy prison term

Nigeria charges 53 men with conspiracy to organise a gay wedding

The men stand charged with “belonging to an unlawful society”.

13.5k

Apr 20th 2017, 9:10 PM

# Humongous

Nigerian anti-corruption agency, facing criticism for lack of action, finds $43 million sitting in empty flat

The agency has described the fund as “humongous”.

26.4k

Apr 13th 2017, 9:23 PM

# YAHYA Jammeh

Profile: Gambia's enigmatic leader who refused to cede power (and claims he can cure AIDS with herbs)

Yahya Jammeh, who had until last night refused to accept his losing result in last month’s election, has led the west African nation since seizing power in a coup 22 years ago.

8.4k

Jan 21st 2017, 8:00 AM