Timothy Obiezu

Print Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency says 14 bodies have been recovered so far in central Niger State, where around 150 passengers are missing after a boat capsized late Tuesday.

In Nigeria, some people choose spiritual healers and miracle cures over orthodox medicine and hospitals. That creates some dangerous situations. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.

Some Nigerians turn to spiritual healers and pray for miracles to heal sickness, instead of using orthodox medicines and visiting hospitals — leaving patients vulnerable, health practitioners say. VOA’s Timothy Obiezu has more.

Witnesses say police beat and fired tear gas at protesters as they tried to gather at Lekki toll gate in Lagos, site of killings four years ago

No media source currently available Nigerian authorities plan to convert 1 million gasoline-engine vehicles to run on cheaper, cleaner compressed natural gas, or CNG, by the year 2027.

Abuja, Nigeria — Human rights groups and activists in Nigeria are condemning police tactics used to disperse protesters who had gathered to honor

No media source currently available Many Nigerians are objecting to a bill that would create an armed unit for the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Africa's football governing body has sided with Nigeria in that country's dispute with Libya over a canceled qualifying game. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya following accusations Libya deliberately breached competition guidelines. Libya's...

No media source currently available West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, has seen a rise in so-called “hustle kingdoms” — informal

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government