A local official said that extremists killed 21 people returning from a funeral and another 44 people who tried to defend themselves.
Tag: Nigeria
Yewande Komolafe’s 10 Essential Nigerian Recipes
“We don’t say a dish is spicy — we say it has pepper.” The recipe writer Yewande Komolafe, who grew up in Lagos and found herself searching for the heat and flavor of Nigerian food in New York, chooses the dishes that define the cuisine for her.
Dozens Are Killed in Triple Suicide Bombing in Nigeria
Three attackers detonated their explosives outside a hall in a town in the country’s northeast where soccer fans were watching a game on television.
Nigeria’s President Promises, Again, to Bring Back Kidnapped Chibok Students
Five years after dozens of girls were kidnapped by militants, half are still missing. Their absence seems all but forgotten, except by their families.
Political Handlers With Trump Ties Take Their Election Playbooks to Africa
American campaign consultants, including one mentored by Paul Manafort, are increasingly being hired by African candidates to help them win at the polls in still fragile democracies.
Buildings Razed With Little Warning After Nigeria School Collapse
Workers began dismantling dozens of unstable structures on Lagos Island. But many buildings were occupied, and scores of people have been displaced.
The Victims of the Ethiopia Plane Crash
The tragedy claimed the lives of Kenyan professors, Ethiopian relief workers, a Nigerian diplomat and many who were affiliated with the United Nations.
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.