Month after Boko Haram kidnapping of girls, what’s shocking is what remains unknown
Accounts conflict about how many girls were taken, when, how, why — and what is truly being done about it, adding to Nigerians’ anger.
Heather Murdock
Nigerians applaud anti-gay law as Islamic court hands out 20 lashes
Since President Jonathan signed a law against gay marriage and organizations this month, being gay has suddenly become far more dangerous.
Nigeria tries to get on track with new Lagos-Kano train
Some hope the railway, which links the bitterly divided north and south, will act as a new economic engine, and symbol of unity.
Islamist attacks leading northern Nigeria to economic disaster
The kidnapping of foreigners and murder of polio vaccination workers is threatening a new cycle of poverty and violence.
Can Google Maps make Africa safer?
An effort to add Nigeria’s capital to Google Maps might improve its security.
Africa’s local militants embrace Al Qaeda ideology
Nigeria’s newest terror group, Ansaru, demonstrates how Africa’s homegrown militants are more and more embracing an Al Qaeda-styled global ideology.
Can the world beat polio?
It’s close. But in Nigeria, a fear of vaccines has caused polio to spread.
Can China save Nigeria?
Or will it just make things worse? A $1.1 billion loan could either go toward infrastructure or corrupt politicians.
Nigeria: Where being openly gay comes at a steep price
If a new law passes, it will get even more dangerous.