NTSB probes sudden movement on United flight that injured dozens
A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement."
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Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
Nigerian authorities round up street children seen as "security threat"
Sharia police in Nigeria's Kano state say they've "mopped up 300 of these boys from the streets" and put them in a camp for "rehabilitation."
10 dead after stampede at a Christmas charity event in Nigeria
The stampede occurred in the early morning at a church in Nigeria, prompting evacuations at the church.
Fuel tanker truck explosion kills more than 140 people in Nigeria
Dozens of people in northern Nigeria were killed in a massive explosion as they tried to scoop up fuel from a crashed tanker truck.
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.
Blast kills dozens of people and cattle as 2 trucks collide in Nigeria
Authorities say an explosion killed at least 52 people and as many cattle when two trucks collided in the north of Nigeria
Meta cracks down on sextortion scams
Meta says it's cracking down on sextortion scams occurring on its platform, removing more than 60,000 accounts connected to scams mostly out of Nigeria. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi breaks down the move to curb bad actors on the social media platform.
Nigeria school collapse kills at least 22 students as they take exams
Trapped students were heard crying for help under the rubble of the collapsed Saint Academy school in Nigeria's central Plateau State classrooms.
Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria, officials say
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Harry and Meghan wrap up a very royal looking tour of Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
Prince Harry, Meghan visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are in Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games and advocate for mental health. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports on their trip.
Meghan hints at her heritage as she and Harry visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit Nigeria in May
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
10 years since Nigerian schoolgirl abduction
Thursday marks 10 years since Nigeria's Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram broke into a school and kidnapped 276 schoolgirls. Some of the girls escaped and some were released in 2016 and 2017, but nearly 100 are still missing. Isha Sesay, the CEO of Areya Media whose reporting was the driving force behind the "Bring Back Our Girls" movement, joined CBS News to discuss the abductions.
More than 300 now missing after yet another mass kidnapping in Nigeria
At least three mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria have left more than 300 people missing, and now there's a ransom demand.
Security guard receives special gift
A beloved college security guard mentioned that he hadn't visited his family in Nigeria for a long time. So a group of students started a GoFundMe and surprised him with a trip.
Mass kidnappings show Nigerian officials have lost control, expert says
A security expert told CBS News that 17 mass kidnappings in 10 years in Nigeria shows "the state does not have control over the country's security."
Nigeria police say 15 school children were kidnapped by armed gunmen
Saturday's attack was the third mass kidnapping in northern Nigeria since late last week.
280 students reportedly abducted in Nigeria
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped over 280 students in northern Nigeria. A witness told BBC News the kids were between 8 and 15 years old and were kidnapped by dozens of gunmen while they were starting their day earlier this week. This would mark the biggest mass abduction from a school in the country since 2021. Mayeni Jones with the BBC has more from Nigeria.
Witnesses say more than 280 children kidnapped from school in Nigeria
Witnesses in Nigeria say more than 280 children were abducted from their school just 5 days after another reported mass-kidnapping.
Dozens of girls reportedly abducted by Islamic militants in Nigeria
Nigerian media outlets say scores of people, mostly girls, have been abducted in a region long plagued by Boko Haram militants.
More than 60 "gay suspects" detained at same-sex wedding in Nigeria
"We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria," said a police spokesperson. "We cannot copy the Western world because we don't have the same culture."
Niger in face-off with other African nations
The Economic Community of West African States warned it could take military action against coup leaders if Niger's ousted president was not reinstated by Sunday, but the military junta in control of the country ignored the warning and closed Niger's airspace. The BBC's Chris Ewokor is in neighboring Nigeria and has the latest.
Nigerian chef breaks world record for longest cooking marathon
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooked more than 100 pots of food over the course of 4 days, each big enough to serve 30 to 35 people.
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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