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At least 38 killed in armed attack in north-west NigeriaThe attack occurred in the night of Thursday into Friday in the remote village, which had "few access routes" said Yazid Abubakar, spokespe...
At least 51 kidnapped, 3 killed in Nigeria attacksViolence grips Nigeria's Kaduna State. Over three days, 51 people were kidnapped and three killed in four villages. Attacks occurred in the...
Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central NigeriaArmed gangs attacked Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State. Over 30 people were killed and several others were kidnapped. The attackers also ...
Nigeria averts unilateral US action by cooperating on airstrikeNigeria's government confirmed its cooperation with the U.S. on a Christmas Day airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nige...
US strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Who ordered them, why they happened, and how weeks of warnings turned into actionThe United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants in northwestern Nigeria, a rare direct military action. This ...
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted ChristiansLast month, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Chris...
Trump delivers 'deadly' gift to terrorists with Christmas Day attack in Nigeria: US President says Military launched 'numerous' strikes on ISUS President Donald Trump announced a "powerful and deadly strike" against ISIS terrorists in northwestern Nigeria, targeting those he clai...
What to know as Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killingsNigeria has dismissed a US military ultimatum concerning alleged abuses against Christians. Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala criticiz...
Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of ChristiansFormer US President Donald Trump has threatened swift military intervention in Nigeria. He also announced an immediate halt to all US aid a...
Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians,’ a day after adding Africa’s largest oil-producing nation to US watchlistTrump-Nigeria: President Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, citing alleged anti-Christian violence and vowing to stop al...
86 killed in fresh herder-farmer violence in NigeriaNigeria's President has called for calm after 86 people were killed in an attack by suspected nomadic herders against farming communities i...
UNHCR concerned over refugees' return to violence-hit NigeriaUN expressed concern over the return of hundreds of refugees to Nigeria from Niger, saying authorities in the two countries should stop the...
- Two oil pipelines blown up in Nigeria : Militants
Nigerian militants said Wednesday they blew up two key oil pipelines as they stepped up attacks in response to a government amnesty offer.
- Oil prices dip below 59 dollars in Asian trade
Oil prices fell in volatile Asian trade on Tuesday after soaring past the 59-dollar mark overnight, dealers said.
- Oil prices rise on Nigeria attack
Oil prices rose on Monday as rebels had sabotaged two pipelines in Nigeria, which is a major exporter of crude.
- PM seeks more trade with oil-rich Nigeria
India's prime minister said on Monday he wants to 'vastly expand and diversify' trade with Nigeria, the leading oil exporter in Africa.
- Global oil prices lower in Asian trade
Oil prices were lower in Asian trade Tuesday after sharp gains overnight on fresh concerns over US gasoline (petrol) supplies, dealers said.
- Crude surpasses $71 per barrel
Benchmark London crude, on Friday, climbed 38 cents landing at $71.10 per barrel.
- Oil trades lower in market nervous over Nigeria
Oil prices were lower in Asian trade today after profit taking in a market nervous over lost production in Nigeria, the world's sixth bigge...
- Oil prices flat in Asian trading ahead of midweek supply
Traders were looking ahead to the midweek US petroleum inventory report, which is likely to show rising crude stocks and falling gasoline a...