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A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

Around 100 US troops have deployed to Nigeria to provide training, technical assistance and intelligence-sharing as authorities battle Islamist militants and armed groups. Nigerian officials said US personnel will not engage in combat and operations remain under Nigerian command

US airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State-linked militants in northwestern Nigeria lit up the skies near Jabo village, causing panic among residents but no civilian casualties. Nigerian officials confirmed cooperation with Washington, calling it a new phase in a long-running conflict

At least 10 worshippers were killed after an explosion tore through a crowded mosque during evening prayers in Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, raising fears of renewed militant violence in the insurgency-hit region

Over 100 Nigerian students were released after being abducted from a Catholic school in Papiri, though around 150 children and staff remain captive. Authorities are yet to reveal details, while parents, officials, and the Pope urge action for their safe return

At least 26 people died in a boat accident on the Niger River in Kogi state, Nigeria. Most victims were traders heading to a market. Authorities pledged improved waterway safety as boat mishaps remain frequent during rainy season

ICRISAT scientists have identified 13 genomic regions and 145 candidate genes for stem rot resistance in groundnut. The breakthrough paves the way for breeding disease-resistant varieties, promising higher yields, lower losses and improved incomes for millions of farmers worldwide

A suicide bomber killed 10 in an explosion at a restaurant in Nigeria. While no group has claimed responsibility, Nigeria's northeast has been repeatedly hit by militants from the Boko Haram group.

The attack occurred late Sunday night when the gunmen stormed the Zike community in the Bassa local government area of Plateau State, shooting indiscriminately at residents, local authorities said.

The police caught Ngwuchukwu Godwin Ifeanyi alias Godwin (34), a resident of Ibrahimpatnam and native of Nigeria while he was waiting to deliver the cocaine to some persons at Kachiguda

Udeh (19) and skipper Lucky Piety (18) were the only ones to hit double figures in the game for Nigeria, while Anika Todd top-scored for New Zealand with a 19-run effort

Several students were killed in a stampede. The incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries

The explosion took place after midnight in Jigawa state when the tanker driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling on a highway near a university, according to police spokesperson Lawan Adam.

African experts have estimated the continent might need about 10 million vaccines to stop the ongoing outbreaks

Accident occurred in Saminaka town of Kaduna during religious celebration

The gasoline tanker collided head-on with a truck carrying cattle on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai highway, triggering an explosion, Abdullah Baba-Arah, head of the State Emergency Management Agency, told reporters in Minna, the state capital, on Sunday. 4o The gasoline tanker collided head-on with a truck carrying cattle on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai highway, triggering an explosion, Abdullah Baba-Arah, head of the State Emergency Management Agency, told reporters in Minna, the state capital, on Sunday.

The arrested Onuoha Blessing alias Joana Gomes (31) of Nigeria, Azeez Noheem Adeshola (29), Allam Satya Venkata Gowtham (31), Sanaboina Varun Kumar (42) and Mohd Mahaboob Shareef (36).

Over 100 people trapped in rubble; govt blames tragedy on school's 'weak structure and location near a riverbank'

The first blast struck a wedding ceremony around 3 pm (local time) on Saturday, followed by blasts at General Hospital Gwoza and a funeral.

The Punjagutta police went to Goa and after formally arresting him brought Oakra, on a prisoner transit (PT) warrant and produced him before the Nampally court. He was sent to judicial custody.