Nigeria

Federal republic in West Africa

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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a sovereign country in West Africa bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Its southern coast is on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. Lagos is the most populous city in the country and the African continent, as well as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.

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Nigeria protests: Police chief declares crackdown after violence and looting President Buhari has said that at least 69 people have died in street violence since the protests - mainly civilians but also police officers and soldiers.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 3 hours ago


Hundreds loot warehouse as Nigeria protests continue Hundreds of people carried sacks from a warehouse in Bukuru, near Abuja in Nigeria on Saturday, despite the president's call for calm in the country after unrest sparked by police brutality in the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:51Published 2 days ago

Armed gangs seen in Lagos as protests continue Gangs armed with knives and sticks blocked major roads in Lagos on Friday, with many angered by an appeal by Nigeria's president for an end to demonstrations against police brutality that turned.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:45Published 3 days ago

Nigeria president warns protesters; fails to address shooting Muhammadu Buhari accuses demonstrators of threatening ‘national security’ as violence continues across the country. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published 3 days ago

Armed police kick, shoot man in Lagos street Video verified by Reuters shows police in Lagos shooting a man on Wednesday, as unrest rooted in anti-police protests broke out again in the Nigerian city. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published 4 days ago

Fires burn in Nigeria after soldiers shoot protesters Nigeria's biggest city Lagos and several states were under curfews on Wednesday as unrest rooted in anti-police protests broke out again following a day of violence, including the shooting of civilians.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:18Published 4 days ago

Nigerian army denies deadly shootings, offers to deploy in Lagos Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published 4 days ago

Nigerian protesters run as gunfire rings out Eyewitness footage captured protesters running from Lekki toll gate amid sounds of gunfire. Another video shot after nightfall showed people on a highway as more shots ring out. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 4 days ago

Waving flags, they sang Nigeria’s anthem. Then they were shot at Peaceful protesters say they will not give up their fight against police brutality and injustice, even after Lagos attack that shocked the nation. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:10Published 4 days ago

Nigerian protesters march on Downing Street Protesters marched from the Nigerian High Commission in central London to Downing Street, following shootings at an End Sars protest in Lagos. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 5 days ago

Truths, half-truths, and misinformation, as Nigeria protests turn bloody Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:32Published 5 days ago

Protests continue in Lagos, Nigeria, over alleged police brutality Shots were fired in Lagos on Wednesday as protesters continued to demonstrate against alleged police brutality in Nigeria.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 5 days ago

Beyonce 'heartbroken' as violence breaks out amid Nigerian anti-police brutality protests Beyonce has issued a passionate plea calling for the end of "senseless brutality" in Nigeria amid ongoing protests relating to the police unit known as the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 5 days ago

Lagos governor appeals for calm after Lekki shooting Nigeria's Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday made an appeal for peace following the shooting of protesters by soldiers the previous evening. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 5 days ago

Nigerian soldiers fire at protesters -witnesses Soldiers opened fire on Nigerians protesting against police brutality in the Lekki district of the commercial capital Lagos on Tuesday, and at least two people were shot, four witnesses told Reuters... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published 5 days ago

Shots fired In Lagos during protests against police brutality Shots were fired in Lagos Wednesday as protesters continued to demonstrateagainst police brutality in Nigeria. Demonstrators gathered at Lekki TollGate, where Amnesty International said late Tuesday.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 5 days ago

Nigeria unrest: Soldiers open fire on demonstrators in Lagos Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:49Published 5 days ago

Soldiers open fire on protesters in Nigeria’s Lagos: Witnesses Footage posted on social media shows several hundred people demonstrating, in defiance of a curfew imposed hours earlier by authorities. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published 5 days ago

'Many dead' after Nigeria security forces shoot on protesters: Amnesty The NGO says there is 'credible but disturbing evidence' on fatal shootings in Lagos involving #endSARS protesters against police brutalityView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 5 days ago

Nigeria's Lagos imposes 24-hour curfew after anti-police protests turn violent Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published 6 days ago

Nigeria protests: Rallies disrupt major cities For now, the police are allowing the protests to continue for more than a week. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:58Published 1 week ago

Can police brutality in Nigeria be stopped? \| Inside Story SARS is accused of human rights abuses in Nigeria. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 25:05Published 1 week ago

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