The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nigeria/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:41:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nigeria | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nigeria/ 32 32 Trump says Islamic State’s second-in-command killed by US and Nigerian forces https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-islamic-states-second-in-command-killed-by-us-and-nigerian-forces/ Sat, 16 May 2026 08:26:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824612 Abu Bakr al-Mainuki viewed as the key figure in terror group's organizing and finance, had been plotting attacks against the US and its interests, official says

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]]> Trump says US struck ISIS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-struck-isis-targets-in-nigeria-after-group-targeted-christians/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:59:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3720240 US worked with Nigeria on strikes, which came after warnings from US president that West African country doing too little to combat anti-Christian persecution

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]]> Nigerian Christian group says 303 children, 12 teachers seized in latest mass kidnapping https://www.timesofisrael.com/nigerian-christian-group-says-303-children-12-teachers-seized-in-latest-mass-kidnapping/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:50:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694882 Almost half of the school's population kidnapped in raid days after gunmen took 25 girls from educational institute in neighboring state

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]]> Netanyahu compares October 7 hostages to girls kidnapped by Boko Haram https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-compares-october-7-hostages-to-girls-kidnapped-by-boko-haram/ Mon, 26 May 2025 07:13:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3558009 PM recorded telling families Israel doing more than any other country to return its abducted citizens, but mass kidnappings are not unique to Hamas

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]]> 12 killed in clash between Nigerian troops and anti-Israel Quds Day protesters https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-killed-in-clash-between-nigerian-troops-and-anti-israel-quds-day-protesters/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:48:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3513951 Army denies Amnesty International accusation soldiers used live bullets on demonstrators at pro-Palestinian march organized by banned Iran-linked Islamic Movement

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]]> 200 kidnapped Nigerian students and staff released from captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/200-kidnapped-nigerian-students-and-staff-released-from-captivity/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:17:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3252200 Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says country's national security adviser coordinated development, thanks armed forces; doesn't specify how captives, abducted earlier in month, were freed

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]]> Battling kids’ eye cancer in Nigeria, Israeli doctors introduce pinpointed chemo https://www.timesofisrael.com/battling-kids-eye-cancer-in-nigeria-israeli-doctors-introduce-pinpointed-chemo/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:11:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2924576 Week-long mission from Sheba Medical Center aims to teach local doctors to perform the complex procedure that spares patients the side effects of full body radiation

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]]> World population slated to surpass 8 billion Tuesday amid mounting global challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-population-slated-to-surpass-8-billion-tuesday-amid-mounting-global-challenges/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:49:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2875168 UN report says populations of many sub-Saharan countries projected to double between 2022 and 2050, 'putting additional pressure on already strained resources'

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]]> Israelis warned against visiting Nigeria because of terror threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-warned-against-visiting-nigeria-over-terror-threats/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:07:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2861312 National Security Council advisory urges travelers to avoid capital Abuja, leave country as soon as possible, echoing similar warnings from other Western countries

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]]> OPEC chief Mohammad Barkindo dies aged 63, Nigerian officials announce https://www.timesofisrael.com/opec-chief-mohammad-barkindo-dies-aged-63-nigerian-officials-announce/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:02:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2793421 No immediate comment from Vienna-based oil cartel; his legacy may be most tied to OPEC entering into an agreement with Russia

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]]> Dozens of worshipers feared dead after gunmen attack Nigeria church https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-of-worshipers-feared-dead-after-gunmen-attack-nigeria-church/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:25:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2775756 State lawmaker says at least 50 dead; many children among victims; priest abducted; no claim of responsibility; rare assault in south; worshipers were marking Pentecost Sunday

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]]> The lost Jews of Nigeria https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/26/lost-jews-of-nigeria-igbo-judaism-israel Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:01:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2752250 Thousands in Nigeria have taken up Judaism in recent decades, despite no history of the religion in the country, The Guardian reports

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]]> As Taliban return in Afghanistan, how is sharia law followed in Muslim world? https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-talibans-return-in-afghanistan-a-look-at-sharia-law-in-the-muslim-world/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:35:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2602863 Islamist extremist group claims it won't reimpose brutal interpretation of religious regulations; most Muslim nations incorporate parts of sharia, but few carry out its punishments

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]]> Nigeria releases local Jewish leader who was arrested with Israeli filmmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/nigeria-releases-local-jewish-leader-who-was-arrested-with-israeli-filmmakers/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:00:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2596541&preview=true&preview_id=2596541 Igbo community's Lizben Agha, held for a month without charges, is freed almost two weeks after Israeli trio sent home

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]]> Daily Briefing August 1 – Israelis turn guinea pigs as 3rd COVID dose rolled out https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-august-1-israelis-turn-guinea-pigs-as-3rd-covid-dose-rolled-out/ Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:24:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2591844 Lazar Berman explains why Israel is up in arms after an alleged Iranian attack on an oil tanker; health reporter Nathan Jeffay lists pros and cons of Israel's 3rd dose campaign

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