NIGERIA
Tribal Marks Are Dying Out in Nigeria. Those With the Scars Are Split On It.
The traditional scars are taking centre stage in Skepta's new film ‘Tribal Marks’, but what is it really like living with them?
Nigerians Demand Answers Over Sudden Death of Musician MohBad
The governor of Lagos has promised to coordinate an investigation into the 27-year-old's death, including exhuming his body for an autopsy.
The West Wants African Leaders to Invade Niger. Will They?
Western allies are pressuring Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to take a tough stance against the new Niger junta. But lawmakers back home have signalled they are against using Nigerian troops.
The Clock Is Ticking for Niger’s Rogue Junta
West African leaders have given Niger’s military a week to hand power back to President Mohamed Bazoum.
‘They Just Shoot and Burn’: Civilians Targeted in Nigeria’s War on Boko Haram
An investigation by VICE News and The New Humanitarian has gathered evidence and testimonies from villagers who claim the military is destroying entire communities and killing civilians in its fight against militants.
University Student Killed By Vigilante Mob in ‘SMS Justice’ Attack
Okoli Ahinze was beaten to death at the Obafemi Awolowo University in southwestern Nigeria under a deeply controversial form of punishment unique to the university known as Scientific Maximum Shishi.
Nigerian Senator and Wife Guilty of Trafficking Man to UK to Harvest His Organs
Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice were convicted of arranging an illegal kidney donation for their daughter. The verdict is the first of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act
Nigeria Has Elected a New President, But Things Could Get Messy
Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner of Nigeria's closest election in modern history. But defeated opposition candidates have vowed to challenge the results.
Nigerian Election Outsider Peter Obi Defeats ‘Godfather of Lagos’ In Lagos Itself
Peter Obi was announced as the winner in Lagos state, home to the largest city in Africa, after defeating frontrunner Bola Tinubu. Full results in Nigeria’s presidential election are expected in the next few days.
‘People Just Want a Life’: Why These Young People are Bailing on Nigeria
Many young Nigerians believe Peter Obi winning the presidential election is their last hope of ending corruption and perpetual violence. But for some, it's already too late.
Student Arrested for Insulting First Lady on Twitter Is Freed From Prison
Activists in Nigeria threatened mass protests after Aminu Adamu Muhammed was detained for nearly a month for tweeting about Aisha Buhari.
Student Arrested After Calling Nigeria’s First Lady ‘Fat’ on Twitter
Aminu Adamu Muhammed’s arrest for allegedly insulting Aisha Buhari has sparked outrage as human rights groups demand his release.