Boxing star Anthony Joshua is in hospital after a car crash on Nigeria's deadliest road, where 645 people have died since 2023. Get the latest health update and shocking road safety statistics.
The US has pledged further action against ISIS in Nigeria following Christmas Day strikes. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned militants 'more to come' after coordinated attacks with Abuja.
Nigeria's foreign minister reveals President Tinubu authorised intelligence sharing for US strikes on ISIS militants. US Defence Secretary warns of further action. Read the latest developments.
The US military conducted deadly airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day. President Trump announced the action, coordinated with Nigeria, in response to attacks on Christians. Read the latest on the escalating counter-terrorism operati
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with Nigerian intelligence support. Defence Secretary warns of more action. Read the latest.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
Nigerian officials suggest American ground troops could follow Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS targets, as debate rages over the religious framing of the conflict. Read the latest analysis.
Residents of a Nigerian village describe terror after US airstrikes lit the sky red and shook their homes. Read the full report on the joint operation and local fallout.
The US military conducted a targeted strike against ISIS in northwest Nigeria on 26 December, coordinated with Nigerian authorities. Read the full details of the operation.
The United States has launched deadly airstrikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria following attacks on Christians. Defence Secretary warns 'More to come...'. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
US airstrikes targeted Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, a major escalation supporting Nigeria's overstretched military. Read the full analysis of the conflict and its roots.
President Donald Trump announces deadly US military action against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria, citing attacks on Christians. Read the latest on the international response.
President Trump announces US military action against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day, citing attacks on Christians. Read the latest on the escalating situation.
President Trump announces US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria, linking the action to attacks on Christians. He issued a stark Christmas warning to the militants. Read the full story.
A subdued Christmas in Gaza was shattered by violence, threatening the fragile US-backed ceasefire. Netanyahu vows retaliation after a soldier is wounded, while Gaza's tiny Christian community mourns.
Gaza's small Christian community celebrates Christmas under a fragile truce, clinging to faith amidst war's devastation and displacement. Discover their stories of resilience.
Lagos's Detty December festival generates millions for tourism but soaring costs and security warnings cast a shadow over Africa's biggest street party. Discover the economic impact and challenges.
A further 21 schoolchildren have been rescued in Nigeria, days after a mass abduction. Read the latest on the ongoing crisis and the government's response.
After two sombre years, festive joy returns to Bethlehem's Manger Square following the Gaza truce, offering economic relief and a powerful message of hope. Discover the story of resilience.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state. The fate of 165 others remains unclear amid a deepening security crisis.
Bethlehem lit its Christmas tree for the first time since the Gaza war began. The ceremony brought hope but was marked by solemnity for the suffering in Gaza. Read more.
New research reveals millions are seeking help from churches for food, heating, and debt this Christmas. Discover how communities are responding and where to find support.
Pope Leo XIV makes historic first visit to Lebanon, urging Christians not to emigrate and calling for peace. Read his powerful message of unity.
Pope Leo XIV heads to Beirut to offer hope to the Lebanese people after years of economic collapse, the port explosion, and regional conflict. His visit aims to bolster the Christian community.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his first foreign trip, a demanding six-day mission for peace and unity in Turkey and Lebanon. Follow his historic journey.
An in-depth analysis of Nigeria's multi-faceted security crisis, exploring religious persecution, farmer-herder conflicts, and government failures. Discover the complex roots of the violence.
All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a Nigerian secondary school have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the full story of their ordeal and the ongoing security crisis.
All 24 schoolgirls abducted from a school in Kebbi, Nigeria, have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the latest on Nigeria's kidnapping crisis and the ongoing security challenges.
The World Food Programme projects 35 million Nigerians will face severe hunger by 2026, driven by militant attacks. Urgent international action is needed to avert catastrophe.
Fifty of the 303 students abducted from a Nigerian school have escaped. 253 pupils and 12 teachers remain held. Learn more about the developing crisis.