Bola Tinubu

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.

Thousands of demonstrators began taking to the streets last week to protest government policies and the high cost of living.

Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan has undertaken a visit to the Nigerian capital Abuja as the guest of honor for a program aimed at enhancing cancer awareness among member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Africa.

Nigeria's central bank chief has been arrested hours after being suspended from office by the country's new president, authorities said Saturday.

Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is in "custody for some investigative reasons," Nigeria's secret police said in a statement without providing further details.