US President Donald Trump warned of potential additional airstrikes in Nigeria if Christians continue to be targeted and killed by jihadist groups, following recent strikes in Sokoto aimed at Islamist militants. The Nigerian government denies religious targeting, stating all faiths are targeted, and emphasizes the joint nature of the operation with US involvement. The situation highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, including insurgencies and regional conflicts.
Two weeks after US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria targeting the group Lakurawa, questions remain about the operation's impact and the specific group targeted, with limited information on casualties and motives, raising concerns about the effectiveness and transparency of such military actions.
Unidentified gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria, killing over 30 people and abducting several, including students from a Catholic school, shortly after the U.S. conducted military strikes in the country targeting Islamist militants.
At least 30 people were killed and several abducted in a market attack by gunmen in Nigeria's Niger State, with violence linked to ongoing banditry in the region; Nigerian authorities have been urged to intensify security efforts.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a recurring cycle of violence in the region, with residents fearing further attacks and delays in security response.
Anthony Joshua publicly updates after a fatal car crash in Nigeria that injured him and killed two close friends, with police charging the driver involved; Joshua has returned to the UK and shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.
Gunmen raided a village in northern Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 30 villagers and abducting others, with the attack lasting up to three hours and causing widespread fear, amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a pattern of violence involving armed gangs using forest hideouts, with residents fearing for safety and security forces slow to respond.
Anthony Joshua posted on social media for the first time since a car crash in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two close friends. He was hospitalized but has since returned to the UK, and the driver involved has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Joshua, with family roots in Nigeria, was en route to visit relatives during the incident.
Anthony Joshua returned to Britain after a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his friends, with the incident occurring shortly after his boxing match in Miami. He sustained minor injuries and was released from hospital, while the driver faces charges for reckless driving.
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of two of his team members; his driver has been charged with multiple offenses related to the accident.
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria that injured him and killed two friends; the driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with dangerous and reckless driving and is awaiting trial.
Anthony Joshua's driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash in Nigeria that killed two people, with the vehicle reportedly speeding and hitting a stationary lorry. Joshua and another passenger survived with minor injuries, while the driver was granted bail and is due in court.
British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos, Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of two close associates. He was hospitalized with minor injuries but has now been discharged and is recovering at home. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in Nigeria, where accidents are frequent.
In 2025, 17 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers were killed worldwide, with Africa, especially Nigeria, being the most affected, highlighting ongoing violence and risks faced by religious workers in conflict zones.
