The president-elect has called for calm and cooperation from his fellow citizens as he gets down to steering Africa’s most populous country through multiple challenges.
"Terror is a reality the world over. However, it does not mean an attack in Abuja is imminent," says President Muhammadu Buhari's office, after several countries warned of potential attacks, panicking Nigerians and forcing Abuja to boost security.
Washington orders its non-emergency employees and their family members to depart the West African country's main city, citing a "heightened risk of terrorist attacks."
Nigeria urges residents to stay calm and take "necessary precautions," with police ordering a counterterrorism exercise in Abuja, where US and UK warn of possible terror attacks.
Defence Minister Bashir Magashi says Boko Haram militants "mostly likely" carried out the attack on a prison near capital Abuja and that 64 jailed militants have also escaped.
Mohammad Barkindo died in his home country Nigeria after 40 years of service to the organisation.
A group of gunmen on motorcycles entered the villages of Damri, Sabon Garin and Kalahe in coordinated attacks on Friday afternoon, shooting people as they tried to flee.
Domestic flights in Nigeria have been disrupted since March as some started to cancel internal schedules while others delayed operations, citing scarcity of jet fuel.
The football governing body ordered African champions Senegal and Nigeria to play one match behind closed doors after crowd disorder during last month’s 2022 World Cup play-offs.
Around two dozen people were filmed sitting in a forest area, including men and women with a group of gunmen standing behind them.
"The military has secured the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja trapped by terrorists," spokesperson for the Kaduna state government says.
President Erdogan met Nigerian counterpart Buhari at the Presidential Palace in Abuja, with both leaders vowing to deepen ties and cooperation.
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