Nigeria

Ooni of Ife: Come to Nigeria and discover the rich Yoruba culture and heritage

IBTimes UK met the traditional ruler of Ife, an ancient town in southwestern Nigeria. Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the 51st Ooni of Ife, is in the UK to promote inter-dialogue as well as shed light on the rich cultural heritage of his people, the Yoruba.

Mar 17, 2017

Ailing Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari returns home

President Buhari has been on medical leave in the UK for the past two months, sparking rumours across Nigeria that he was seriously ill or even dead.

Mar 10, 2017

Why is Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari still in the UK?

Buhari first left Nigeria on 20 January to undergo medical treatment, and was expected to return on 6 February. However, he prolonged his stay, and as of 21 February, remains in London. This has led to rumours about Buharis health, forcing the Nigerian presidency to deny that the 74-year-old is seriously ill or even dead.

Feb 21, 2017

Massive fire destroys dozens of homes in Lagos

Dozens of homes and buildings have been burnt to the ground in the Nigerian capital Lagos. The blaze ripped through the suburb of Ebute Metta on 19 February. There have been no reported casualties, and firefighters were eventually able to distinguish the flames. The fire is thought to have been caused by a power surge in the area.

Feb 20, 2017

Myanmar inches closer to licence-build JF-17 Thunder aircraft

The JF-17 Thunder aircraft provides a cheaper alternative to most of the single-engine third-generation fighter aircraft.

Feb 2, 2017

More than 100 dead after Nigeria Air Force jet mistakenly bombs refugee camp

Reports state that the dead included refugees and aid workers.

Jan 18, 2017

As the world wakes up to Aleppo tragedy, here are four ongoing wars it seems to have forgotten

Aleppo isn't the only war going on, there are many more going on across the world with as many casualties.

Dec 16, 2016

Nigeria: 17 injured as 2 girls blow themselves in market near Boko Haram epicentre

Though the militant group did not claim the attack, it has used women and young girls regularly in the past to carry out suicide attacks.

Dec 11, 2016

OPEC, non-OPEC agree first global oil pact since 2001

Last week, OPEC agreed to slash output by 1.2 million barrels per day from January 1.

Dec 11, 2016

Nigeria gets delivery of 4 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft from Pakistan

Nigeria initially wanted to acquire Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil but the deal was blocked by the US.

Dec 8, 2016

Terrorism index: Isis, Boko Haram, al-Qaeda and Taliban worst terror groups in the world

There has been a 650% increase in terrorism-related deaths in developed countries, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace.

Nov 16, 2016

Barges of stolen oil destroyed by Nigerian Air Force

The Nigerian Air Force destroyed barges it said were carrying caches of stolen oil in Rivers State on 10 November, as part of a military campaign against the theft of crude oil from pipelines in the Niger Delta. Bunkering, as it is known, costs the Nigerian government billions of dollars in lost revenue.

Nov 14, 2016

Abdulmumin Jibrin: The whole world must know about corruption in Nigeria

Nigerian politician Abdulmumin Jibrin is calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to make a public statement on alleged corruption involving the countrys House of Representatives. Jibrin, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member from Kano state, told IBTimes UK he wants to expose the prevalence of systemic corruption in Nigeria.

Nov 12, 2016

HPV vaccination is a must for sexually active Nigerians, says expert

Any man or woman who has multiple sex partners stands a high risk of getting HPV, which cannot be cured but only be managed.

Nov 4, 2016

Nigeria: UN negotiations lead to release of over 800 children with possible Boko Haram links

The children were detained during Nigerian Army's counter-insurgency operations to recapture areas held by Boko Haram.

Oct 29, 2016

Nigerias President Buhari says wife belongs to the kitchen in response to her BBC interview

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has sparked controversy by claiming his wife belongs to the kitchen. The leader made the comment in response to a 14 October interview with the BBC, in which Aisha Buhari said she might not support her husband in 2019 presidential election.I dont know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room, Buhari said during a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an official visit in Germany.

Oct 15, 2016

Boko Haram releases 21 girls out of more than 200 seized during Chibok raid of 2014

Boko Haram had seized more than 270 girls from their school in Chibok, northeast Nigeria, in April 2014

Oct 13, 2016

Who are the Niger Delta Avengers?

The Niger Delta Avengers are a militant group based in Nigeria. They have been blowing up pipelines in the region to protest against the government and the oil companies. Heres why.

Oct 6, 2016

Mama Boko Haram: Aisha Wakil believes peace is possible

Ahisha Wakil, a human rights activist and lawyer, claims Boko Haram have asked her to represent them in negotiations with the Nigerian government. Wakil is known to many as Mama Boko Haram, due to her close ties with the terrorist group, and was already nominated to represent the group in failed peace talks in 2013.*The video has been amended to correct a false image of Barrister Aisha Alkali Wakil.

Oct 1, 2016

Mama Boko Haram: Aisha Wakil believes peace is possible

Ahisha Wakil, a human rights activist and lawyer, claims Boko Haram have asked her to represent them in negotiations with the Nigerian government. Wakil is known to many as Mama Boko Haram, due to her close ties with the terrorist group, and was already nominated to represent the group in failed peace talks in 2013.*The video has been amended to correct a false image of Barrister Aisha Alkali Wakil.

Oct 1, 2016