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Gionee A1 Smartphone Arrives in Nigeria

May 01, 2017 06:45 PM EDT

Chinese smartphone maker Gionee has announced that its latest device dubbed as the Gionee A1 is now available in Nigeria. The Gionee A1 smartphone was initially launched in China in February.

Taiwan Disputes Nigeria’s Move to Close Abuja Office Following China Talks

Steve M.C. |

Jan 14, 2017 04:55 AM EST

The Taiwanese government condemned Nigeria's latest to remove Taiwan's office from Abuja following recent developments between Nigeria and China. A statement issued by Taiwan officials on Thursday urged the Nigerian government to reconsider the move and leave an open room for discussion.

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi

Nigeria Closes Taiwan Office, Vows to Uphold 'One China' Policy

Steve M.C. |

Jan 12, 2017 08:01 AM EST

The Nigerian government has re-affirmed its position in the One-China policy and ordered for the immediate closure of the Taiwan office in Abuja during a joint conference on Wednesday.

21 Chibok Girls Reunite with Families for Christmas After Freed by Boko Haram

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 26, 2016 09:30 PM EST

The 21 Chibok girls who were released by Islamist rebel group Boko Haram have joined their families for Christmas.

Ongoing rescue operations at the church scene where more than 150 people have been confirmed dead.

Nigerian Church Collapses, Leaves Over 150 People Dead

Steve M.C. |

Dec 12, 2016 11:36 PM EST

Over 150 people were left dead and dozens seriously injured after the roof of the International Reigners Bible Church collapsed and fell on the congregation on Saturday in Uyo City in Nigeria.

Two Chinese and two Nigerians have been arrested over alleged issuance of fake visas.

Lagos Officials Nab 2 Chinese, 2 Nigerians for Issuing Fake Visas

Steve M.C. |

Dec 12, 2016 10:08 AM EST

Two Chinese and two Nigerian citizens were caught by Nigeria's Rapid Response Squad in the Egibo area on Sunday after they were found to have allegedly been issuing fake visas to travel to Trinidad and Tobago.

Boko Haram has been known to use women and small girls in their terror attacks.

Suicide Bombing in Nigerian Market Kills at Least 50

Steve M.C. |

Dec 10, 2016 10:18 AM EST

Over 50 people have been left dead with scores sustaining serious injuries after two female bombers who had disguised themselves as customers hit a busy market in Magali town, Nigeria, on Friday.

China, Nigeria Team Up to Boost Agricultural Production

Steve M.C. |

Dec 08, 2016 04:10 AM EST

China is seeking to create a trademark in Nigeria's agricultural sector through a partnership between China and Nigeria aimed at improving food production in the region.

Boko Haram Bomb Factory Uncovered

Geann Pineda |

Mar 14, 2015 10:29 PM EDT

Nigerian security forces have uncovered a Boko Haram bomb factory this week, after regaining control over a town seized by the extremist group.

ISIS Accepts Boko Haram's Pledge Of Allegiance

Geann Pineda |

Mar 13, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

The Islamic State has accepted the pledge of allegiance from Boko Haram, a group that had been sowing terror in Nigeria and its neighboring states.

Boko Haram Child Captives Fell Deep Into Jihadism, Forgot Own Names

Geann Pineda |

Mar 12, 2015 01:52 AM EDT

Dozens of children rescued from the Nigerian rebel group Boko Haram got too entrenched in jihadist ideology, that they could not even remember their own names.

54 Dead In Multiple Suicide Bombings in Nigeria

Geann Pineda |

Mar 08, 2015 05:23 AM EDT

It was a bloody Saturday for Nigeria after five suicide bomb attacks hit the city of Maiduguri killing at least 54 people. 143 others were wounded.

US Missionary Kidnapped In Nigeria

Desiree Sison |

Feb 25, 2015 04:11 AM EST

An American missionary working in Nigeria has been abducted by gunmen from the Free Methodist Church compound last Monday

Boko Haram Changes Tactics As Pressure Mounts

Geann Pineda |

Feb 24, 2015 01:50 AM EST

Nigerian rebel group Boko Haram seems to be changing its tactics as military and multinational security forces continue to launch intensified offensives.

Nigeria To Destroy Boko Haram Camps In Six Weeks After Rebels Strike Neighbors

Geann Pineda |

Feb 10, 2015 01:47 AM EST

Six weeks --- that is the deadline set by the Nigerian government to "take out" all Boko Haram camps. This comes as the Nigerian rebel group intensified its insurgency, spreading terror into neighboring countries Monday.

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