Timothy Obiezu

Nigerian Authorities Hopeful After Massive Oil Theft Busts

Critics say it's too early to start making promises 

Nigerian Floods Kill More Than 600, Slows Shipments of Essentials 

Nigerian Floods Kill More Than 600, Slows Shipments of Essentials

The death toll from flooding in Nigeria has surpassed 600, with more than one million people displaced from their homes. Floodwaters have covered farms and roads and slowed food and fuel shipments. Authorities are working to free the gridlock. Timothy Obiezu reports from Kogi State, Nigeria.

Nigerian Authorities Defend Decision to Burn Vessel Carrying Allegedly Stolen Oil

Critics call for firing of defense chief, say authorities concealed vital evidence

Nigerian Authorities Say Separatist Not Free Yet 

Nigeria University Lecturers Suspend 8-Month Strike

Officials say they’ll invest $1 billion to improve pay, working conditions

Nigerian Appeals Court Drops Charges Against Separatist Nnamdi Kanu

Panel declares government charges unlawful

Officials: Nigeria Flooding Leaves More Than 500 Dead, 1.4 Million Displaced

It is the worst flooding to be recorded in the West African nation since 2012

At Least 10 Dead, Scores More Missing After Boat Capsized in Southeast Nigeria  

Officials said the locally made boat was carrying 85 people who were on their way to a local market when it developed an engine power problem

Nigeria Discovers Huge Pipeline Used for Oil Theft

Nigerian maritime authorities say plans are underway to deploy round-the-clock surveillance to watch for oil theft

Remaining 23 Captives Freed from March Railway Attack in Nigeria

Release after six months comes after lengthy negotiations with the gang that abducted them

MSF Seeks Humanitarian Aid for Malnourished Children in Northwest Nigeria

Militant attacks, kidnappings add to problems already caused by climate change and high food prices

Lagos Observes 'Car Free Day' to Promote Cleaner Air

Hundreds of Schools in Nigeria Closed Because of Safety Concerns

Nigeria already had one of world's highest rates of out-of-school children, and UN says problem has gotten worse

Hundreds of Schools Are Shut Down in Nigeria Due to Insecurity

Nation's armed conflicts adding to one of the world’s highest out-of-school rates for children

Nigeria Drops to Africa's 4th Largest Oil Producer, OPEC Reports

Report comes just days after industry insiders said Nigeria had lost the top position amid massive oil theft, vandalism at production sites

US Pledges Support for Cleaner Energy in Nigeria

US special envoy on climate John Kerry began a two-nation West Africa visit Monday

Nigeria Loses Africa's Top Oil Producer Spot to Angola  

Authorities blame production shortfalls on rising oil theft 

Nigerian Military Says Over 250 Militants Killed in Operation

Officials say troops also arrested 14 other fighters and rescued 22 hostages, including three ‘Chibok girls’ from 2014 abductions

Armed Men Release Dozens of Worshippers Kidnapped in Northwest Nigeria

One person died in captivity after being tortured, and police say they are still searching for the armed men responsible