Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joash Ojo Amupitan, a law professor, as the country's new electoral chief. If confirmed by the senate, the 58-year-old scholar will be the first native of Kogi state in the north-central region to head the country's election agency.

Ted Cruz threatens to hold Nigerian officials accountable for alleged mass killings of Christians, while Nigerian government officials deny the claims.

Nigeria's ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has decried what he described as an unjustified and unfair attempt to label Nigeria with the

The Super Eagles need slip-ups from both South Africa and Benin in the final two rounds of group matches in World Cup qualifying.

The Super Eagles have all the weapons to rack up points before the showdown against Benin.Lesotho vs Nigeria: Super Eagles under pressureNigeria faces a crucial test this Friday against Lesotho, as

The comedian has weighed in on the widespread violence being carried out by jihadists such as Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Former Nigeria International, has told the Super Eagles handler, Eric Chelle not to play Tolu Arokodare against Benin Republic on Tuesday. Nigeria now has

Lawyers for police said in court that Eromosele Adene would be charged with criminal incitement, cyber stalking and provoking a breach of public peace, but haven’t filed charges. Adene’s lawyer said his client is innocent. Adene was released on bail after more than 10 days of detention; he is due to appear in court on Dec. 7.