Nigerian chess master breaks world record for charity

A Nigerian chess master attempts to break the world record for the longest continuous chess game in New York's Time Square to raise money for underprivileged children in Nigeria.

Rescue of Abducted Nigerian Woman and Children

Nigerian soldiers rescue woman abducted by extremists a decade ago in village of Chibok, along with her three children. The woman, Lydia Simon, was among the 276 girls seized from their school in April 2014, triggering a global social media campaign tagged #BringBackOurGirls.

Nigerian brothers guilty of sextortion leading to suicide

Nigerian brothers pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting American minors, leading to the suicide of a 17-year-old Michigan boy. They used an online sextortion scheme and demanded money with threats of releasing explicit photos. The brothers faced charges and pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys.

Nigerian Transgender Woman Jailed for Currency Abuse

A Nigerian transgender woman, Bobrisky, was jailed for six months for throwing the local currency into the air, a practice known as spraying, which is illegal in Nigeria. The imprisonment was criticized in the conservative country where openly identifying as transgender is criminalized.

Teen Suicide Due to Sextortion Scheme

High schooler Jordan DeMay fell victim to a sextortion scheme orchestrated by Nigerian brothers, leading to his tragic suicide. The brothers pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys.

Genocide against Nigerian Christians by Islamic extremists

Rev. Johnnie Moore discusses genocide against Nigerian Christians in the name of jihad, focusing on the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped in 2014 and the ongoing struggles faced by the Chibok community.

Nigerian Swimmer Raises Mental Health Awareness

Nigerian swimmer raises awareness of mental health by swimming the length of a bridge in Lagos where many have jumped to their deaths. He aims to combat the stigma associated with mental health in Nigeria.

Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released

Nearly 300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren have been released after being seized from their school in Kaduna state. Abductions have been a recurring issue in Nigeria, with at least 1,400 students kidnapped since 2014. Ransoms are commonly paid for kidnappings, often arranged by families.