Kano7 Apr 2025Outcry over emir's summons prompts U-turn from Nigerian policeThe emir of Kano is one of Nigeria's most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.7 Apr 20253 Mar 2025Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during RamadanA total of 25 people are arrested for either not fasting or selling food during the fasting month.3 Mar 202516 Jun 2024Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian MuslimsThe economic crisis means millions of Nigerian Muslims will not be celebrating Eid al-Adha as normal.16 Jun 202424 May 2024Pomp and drama as deposed Nigerian emir returns to throneMuhammadu Sanusi II is reinstated after being dethroned four years ago for "insubordination".24 May 202416 May 2024Worshippers locked in Nigeria mosque and set on fire A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.16 May 202416 May 2024Worshippers locked in Nigeria mosque and burnt to deathA suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.16 May 202421 Mar 2024Nigerian film star arrested on bribery chargesPolice say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.21 Mar 202413 Apr 2022Why Nigeria's historic dye pits risk closureThey once dressed "the blue men of the desert", but modern tastes and insecurity could spell their end.13 Apr 202210 Feb 2022Four million bottles of beer destroyed in NigeriaIslamic police roll bulldozers over bottles in the city of Kano, where alcohol is banned.10 Feb 2022...
