# Nigeria

Last month

September 2023

# Gusau

Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigerian university raid

Gunmen broke into three female hostels and took the occupants.

10.5k

Sep 23rd 2023, 3:03 PM

# Saudi

Nigeria World Cup star becomes highest-profile female player to move to Saudi Arabia

Ashleigh Plumptre has signed for Al-Ittihad.

3.4k

Sep 13th 2023, 10:48 AM

This year

2023

# Niger

Diplomacy 'best way forward' in Niger but force still on table, says Nigerian president

A spokesperson for Bola Tinubu said: ‘No options have been taken off of the table.’

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Aug 9th 2023, 6:44 AM

# Report

Ireland finish World Cup adventure with Nigeria draw and historic point

24,884 fans watched on in Brisbane.

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Updated

Jul 31st 2023, 2:34 PM

# Preview

Ireland's World Cup voyage coming to an end - but important to finish on a high

Vera Pauw’s side round out their first-ever major tournament against Nigeria as the future moves into focus.

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Jul 31st 2023, 6:00 AM

# here to care

Visa delays leave African nurses in Ireland isolated from family

Nurses migrating to Ireland to fill vacancies say housing crisis, cultural differences and visa process delays might push them to leave.

12.4k

Jul 27th 2023, 8:05 PM

# Upset

Nigeria stun Australia 3-2 and put co-hosts in danger of early exit

Ireland face Nigeria in final group game.

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Updated

Jul 27th 2023, 1:29 PM

# Women's World Cup

Sam Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad, Ireland's other group rivals in chaos

Australia, Canada and Nigeria join Vera Pauw’s Ireland in Group B.

5.1k

Jul 3rd 2023, 10:16 AM

# Nigeria

More than 100 people dead after river boat accident in Nigeria

The river boat was ferrying people in Kwara State from a wedding in neighbouring Niger State when it went down.

7.7k

Jun 13th 2023, 10:45 PM

# Joseph Okoh

What does Africa Day mean to Afro-Irish people living here today?

It’s a celebration of culture and a recognition of success, mixed with demands for better recognition and a reflection on what is happening in Sudan.

12.1k

May 25th 2023, 6:00 AM

# hse recruitment

HSE kept recruiting nurses from African countries added to WHO list of vulnerable workforces

The Vice President of Zimbabwe has called international recruitment of healthcare workers a crime against humanity.

32.4k

May 5th 2023, 5:54 PM

# Nigeria

Women kidnapped in Nigeria as schoolgirls by Boko Haram return to their village

Hauwa Maltha and Esther Marcus were among 276 schoolgirls abducted from the village by Boko Haram in 2014.

29.4k

May 5th 2023, 3:32 PM

# patron saint

St Patrick, patron saint of…Nigeria?

We’re not the only ones who have the famed snake driver as a patron saint.

37.4k

Mar 17th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Abuja

Nigeria ruling party candidate wins presidential election in disputed vote

International observers noted major logistical problems, disenfranchised voters and a lack of transparency.

4.6k

Mar 1st 2023, 8:25 AM

Last year

2022

# Calabar

Seven dead after car smashes into Nigerian carnival

29 people were also injured in the crash yesterday, including three girls and two boys.

10.6k

Dec 28th 2022, 1:27 PM

# Irish Eye

How Ireland's World Cup group rivals got on during the international window

Vera Pauw’s history-makers were 4-0 winners over Morocco, but how did the other teams in Group B fare?

3.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 10:07 PM

# pushing on

In-form Nigerian striker helps Napoli go six clear in Serie A while Bayern reclaim top spot

Victor Osimhen helped his side to a 4-0 win over Sassuolo.

4.0k

Oct 29th 2022, 4:35 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Mikel announces retirement aged 35

The Nigerian won two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the Champions League, the Europa League and the League Cup in 11 years at Stamford Bridge.

6.7k

Sep 27th 2022, 4:22 PM

# Probe

Napoli under investigation over suspected transfer fraud in deal for Nigerian striker

Victor Osimhen joined the Serie A side from Lille in 2020.

7.2k

Jun 21st 2022, 4:45 PM

# emphatic

Napoli forward scores four goals as Nigeria earn AFCON record in 10-0 win

Nigeria crushed Sao Tome e Principe in Morocco on Monday.

6.7k

Jun 13th 2022, 10:42 PM

# unrest

Nigerian forces hunt gunmen who killed 50 at church

No-one has claimed responsibility for the killings.

21.4k

Jun 6th 2022, 8:43 PM

# Nigeria

Gunmen kill 'many' worshippers at a church in southwest Nigeria

No group claimed responsibility for the attack in the southwest state of Ondo.

17.8k

Jun 5th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Nigeria

More than 30 die in stampede at Nigeria church food event

A church organisation was offering food and gifts for the impoverished at the Port Harcourt Polo Club when a “mammoth” crowd got out of control.

24.6k

May 28th 2022, 8:02 PM

# Nigeria

At least 80 killed by explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria

Some of the bodies recovered were ‘burnt beyond recognition’.

14.6k

Apr 24th 2022, 12:57 PM

# Qualifiers

Salah sets up win for Egypt over Senegal, Slimani stuns Cameroon

The eagerly awaited clash was a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final last month.

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Mar 25th 2022, 10:27 PM

# Off the Mark

Iheanacho hits winner against Salah's Egypt as Nigeria move past troubled AFCON build-up

Guinea-Bissau couldn’t capitalise on Egypt’s defeat despite their best efforts against Sudan.

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Updated

Jan 11th 2022, 10:33 PM

# zamfara

At least 200 people killed by gunmen in northwest Nigeria

A government spokesperson said thousands of people have been displaced following the attacks.

14.4k

Jan 9th 2022, 11:53 AM

# Conflict

Second Africa Cup of Nations row for Watford as club accused of refusing to release Senegal winger

Nigeria previously suggested Watford were ‘baring fangs’ when the club objected to Emmanuel Dennis being named in their squad.

6.8k

Jan 2nd 2022, 7:33 PM

All time

# covax

Ireland donates 500,000 Covid-19 Janssen vaccines to Nigeria

The vaccination rate in Nigeria is currently below 2%.

24.5k

Nov 29th 2021, 5:24 PM

# Influence

'I spoke to him before the game' - One Lagos-born Irish youngster is aiming to follow in the footsteps of another

Joshua Kayode on being inspired by Chiedozie Ogbene.

35.9k

Nov 16th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Global Game

'The last time I was in Nigeria, I saw a little boy with a Lions top on'

Maro Itoje is set to play a huge role for the Lions in what will be his second Test series.

12.3k

Jul 20th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Nigeria

Gunmen kidnap 140 school students in northwest Nigeria

The abduction is the latest in a series of similar incidents across northwest and central Nigeria.

10.4k

Jul 5th 2021, 3:45 PM

# Banned

Twitter suspended in Nigeria after president's tweet deleted for violating rules

The government directive has been condemned by international human rights groups.

20.3k

Jun 5th 2021, 6:46 PM

# Abducted

Nigeria steps up search for 39 students kidnapped from hostels

Dozens of students were kidnapped in northwestern Kaduna after gunmen stormed a college.

10.0k

Mar 13th 2021, 11:49 AM

# zamfara

All 279 kidnapped Nigerian students released - governor

Nigeria has been rocked by four mass abductions of students in less than three months

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Mar 2nd 2021, 7:55 AM

# Returned

Children abducted from school in Nigeria freed after ten days

42 people, including 27 children, have been freed.

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Updated

Feb 27th 2021, 1:30 PM

# mass kidnapping

Hundreds unaccounted for after new abduction at school in Nigeria

Heavily-armed criminal gangs in northwest and central Nigeria have stepped up attacks in recent years.

16.8k

Feb 26th 2021, 1:27 PM

# school abductions

Rescue operation ordered after criminal gang kidnaps hundreds of students from school in Nigeria

The incident happened yesterday in the town of Kagara.

16.5k

Feb 17th 2021, 11:40 AM

# Kankara

Over 300 schoolboys abducted in Nigeria have been released - official

It’s unclear whether the kidnappers are still holding some students captive.

16.0k

Dec 17th 2020, 9:47 PM

# Lucky

Former Nigeria and Serie A player escapes from suspected armed kidnappers

Christian Obodo says two men forced themselves into his car and pushed his girlfriend out.

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Nov 16th 2020, 3:06 PM