The toll was unclear, but witnesses said several people were shot during demonstrations against police brutality in Lagos. The governor said “miscreants” had hijacked mostly peaceful protests.
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Nigeria Releases Leading Critic on Bail After a Campaign an Ocean Away
Omoyele Sowore, a publisher and ex-presidential candidate, was released after months in detention. His New Jersey neighbors had led the effort to free him.
Nigeria Cracks Down on a Critic, and a New Jersey Town Pushes Back
When the Nigerian government went after a prominent detractor in the midst of a broad crackdown on free speech, it didn’t expect to stir resistance 5,000 miles away.
Boko Haram Is Back. With Better Drones.
After a decade of devastating war with Boko Haram extremists, they are now better armed than ever and have more sophisticated drones than the demoralized Nigerian military.
Nigeria Plans to Airlift Its Citizens Out of South Africa After Xenophobic Riots
The announcement is the latest effort to respond to anti-immigrant violence in South Africa that has consumed leaders and citizens of the continent’s two largest economies.
Suspected Boko Haram Attack on Funeral in Nigeria Leaves at Least 65 Dead
The Nigerian president directed the military to hunt down the perpetrators of the attack, which local officials attributed to the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.
Muhammadu Buhari Wins Second Term as Nigeria’s President
Mr. Buhari was re-elected despite falling short on promises to recharge the economy and defeat the Boko Haram insurgents.
Dozens Dead in Nigeria as Election Results Are Delayed
At least 39 people were said to have been killed and rumors swirled of malpractice in the voting, as President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term.
Nigerians Finally Get to Vote, but Hit a Few More Snags
After multiple delays, federal elections are going ahead. President Muhammadu Buhari, who has promised a crackdown on corruption, is seeking a second term.
11th-Hour Delay of Nigeria’s Presidential Election Disappoints Millions
Officials announced the postponement by one week in an already tense race hours before the polls were to open. The change is expected to thin turnout.