Topic: Muhammadu Buhari

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari blamed Boko Haram for killing five aid workers who were abducted in Nigeria's Borno State last month.

Some 163 South Koreans who recovered from COVID-19 have tested positive again for the virus, public health officials said as the global death toll surpassed 150,000 Saturday.

The original epicenter of the coronavirus, mainland China, is "basically blocked," according to an official as the outbreak continues to increase worldwide with more than 30,000 deaths.

Actor Laurie Holden turns 50 and actor Eugene Levy turns 73, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 17.

Most of the world might hate U.S. President Donald Trump, but in some places, based largely on his policies, there is hope and even admiration.

Over the weekend, Chidinma Ibeleji, a deaconess in the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria, was kidnapped along with four others on her way to her Pentecostal denomination's annual convention in Lagos.

Islamic extremists killed dozens of civilians returning from a funeral over the weekend in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said.

Incumbent Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been elected for a second four-year term, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Nigerian held its presidential election Saturday, hours after gunfire and blasts rocked a northern city, and amid reports of vote-buying at polling stations.

Nigeria postponed presidential elections planned for Saturday by one week, citing a lack of proper materials at all voting locations.

On Dec. 31, 1968, the Soviet Union tested its supersonic airliner, the TU-144, months before the Anglo-French Concorde.

On Dec. 31, 1968, the Soviet Union tested its supersonic airliner, the TU-144, months before the Anglo-French Concorde.

President Donald Trump is expected to the praise progress made with North Korea while having tough words for Iranian leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.

More than 100 people have died as a result of flooding in Nigeria, after heavy rains swelled two major rivers beyond their banks, authorities said Monday.

Violent clashes over land have claimed thousands of lives in Nigeria and identity-based conflicts have increased ahead of a pivotal 2019 election.