Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) ...

Nigeria’s celebration of 50 years of independence has been marred by bomb blasts in Abuja. The bombs went off not far from Eagle Square, where the Nigerian “elite” had gathered for the official ...

AYESHA RASCOE, BYLINE: In many parts of Nigeria, funerals are often huge celebrations of life, but they can also involve some painful and unwelcome demands. NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu experienced just ...

History houses itself in food. From the Gullah Islands of the Carolinas to the coast of Nigeria, every savory taste carries a message, meaning, or legacy. Suppose you’ve read or studied the works of ...

The Nigerian federal government has officially declared a May Day public holiday in 2026, as workers in both the public and ...