West African leaders aim to agree next steps on defiant Niger junta
West African heads of state hold a summit on Thursday aiming to agree on a plan of action for Niger, where coup leaders have refused to stand down.
Thu Aug 10 2023
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Thu Jul 07 2022
Islamic State claims raid on Nigerian prison, 440 inmates on run
Shuaib Belgore suspects Boko Haram attackers came for members who were held in the prison.
Thu Jul 07 2022
African students say they faced guns, hostile guards as they fled Ukraine
Scores of foreign students say they were treated badly as they queued up with the crowds trying to escape Russia's invasion.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Gunmen abduct staff and children at university in Nigerian capital
Gangs of armed men, known locally as bandits, late last year launched a series of abductions in return for ransom.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Nigeria's Army Chief, 10 others killed in military plane crash: Army spokesman
All 11 Nigerian military officers, including Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru, aboard an air force plane died in a crash in the country's northwestern state of Kaduna on Friday evening.
Sat May 22 2021
Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills 7 people
A small Nigerian air force passenger plane crashed just outside Abuja airport killing all seven people on board.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting
Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Purported Boko Haram fighter says group plans to bomb Nigerian capital -video
"More bombs attacks are on the way, including Abuja that you feel is secured," said the man in the video.
Sat May 13 2017
Nigeria exchanges 82 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram for prisoners
Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross helped secure the 82 girls in "lengthy negotiations", the presidency said on its Twitter account.
Sun May 07 2017
Boko Haram frees 21 Chibok girls, raising hope for others
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with the freed girls in Abuja and expressed joy over their release.
Thu Oct 13 2016
Nigeria says uncovers Boko Haram spy ring at Abuja airport
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it discovered the ring on Monday and was working with aviation authorities to pre-empt any attack.
Sat Aug 29 2015
Bomb attack kills 71 at bus station near Nigeria capital
The bomb, which also injured 124 people, rocked the Nyanya station filled with morning commuters.
Tue Apr 15 2014
Nigeria seeks help from French west Africa to fight Islamists
Nigeria issued an appeal to France and Abuja's Francophone neighbours, especially Cameroon, to help it in the battle against Islamists.
Wed Feb 26 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024