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Events in the year 2026 in Nigeria.

Incumbents

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President – Bola Tinubu

Events

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January

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February

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  • 2 February – Federal prosecutors file 57 terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja against nine men accused of carrying out the June 2025 Yelwata massacre of 150 people.[19]
  • 3 February – At least 13 people are killed in an attack by gunmen on the village of Doma in Faskari, Katsina State.[20]
  • 4 February – At least 162 people are killed in an attack by gunmen on the villages of Nuku and Woro in Kwara State.[21]
  • 6–22 February – Nigeria at the 2026 Winter Olympics
  • 6 February – A High Court in Enugu State orders the United Kingdom to pay £420 million compensation to the families of 21 coal miners killed by colonial police during a strike at the Iva Valley coal mine in 1949; the UK government says it had not been formally notified of the judgment, and was not represented in the proceedings.[22]
  • 7 February – Gunmen attack a Catholic priest's residence in Kauru, Kaduna State, killing three people and abducting a priest among several others.[23]
  • 8 February – A truck carrying passengers crashes in Kwanar Barde in Gezawa, Kano State, killing 30 people.[24]
  • 14 February – At least 46 people are killed in attacks by gunmen on the villages of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa in Borgu, Niger State.[25]
  • 16 February –
    • The United States sends 100 soldiers to provide training, technical and intelligence support to Nigerian forces combating Islamic militants and other armed groups.[26]
    • Eight soldiers are killed in an attack by ISWAP militants on a military camp in Cross Kauwa, Borno State.[27]
  • 18 February – Thirty-eight people are killed in an gas explosion at the Kampanin Zurak lead mining site in Bashar, Plateau State.[28]
  • 19 February –
  • 23 February – A fire breaks out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, injuring six people and causing a temporary closure of airspace over the city.[32]
  • 25 February – At least 25 people are killed when gunmen attack the villages of Kirchinga and Garaha in Adamawa State.[33]
  • 28 February – At least 15 people are killed in an attack by gunmen on three villages in Borgu, Niger State.[34]

March

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April

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  • 5 April – The Nigerian Army rescues 31 civilians taken hostage during an attack on Easter church services in Kaduna State; at least five people are confirmed dead.[49]
  • 11 April –
    • The Attorney General convicts 386 Islamist militants in multiple mass trials held in Abuja, following proceedings at the Federal High Court involving over 500 cases linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgency suspects.[50]
    • More than 100 people are killed in an airstrike on a market in Yobe State blamed by authorities on a misfire.[51]
  • 13 April – Seven soldiers are killed as Islamist militants from Boko Haram and ISWAP attack a Nigerian Army base at the 242 Battalion barracks in Borno State; at least 12 militants are killed in the ensuing gunfight.[52]
  • 16 April – Gunmen abduct several passengers from a bus along the Otukpo-Makurdi highway in Benue State.[53]
  • 22 April – Twenty people are killed in Boko Haram attacks on the villages of Pubagu, Borno State and Mayo-Ladde in Adamawa State.[54]
  • 26 April –
    • At least 29 people are killed in an attack by gunmen on the Guyaku community in Gombi, Adamawa State;[55] the attack is later claimed by Islamic State.[56]
  • 27 April – Twenty-three pupils are abducted by gunmen from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State.[57]
  • 29 April – At least 18 Islamist militants are killed during multiple coordinated operations by military forces targeting insurgent enclaves in Borno State.[58]
  • 30 April – Forty-one Fulani herders are killed in attacks by a pro-government militia and Beninese vigilantes in Borgu, Niger State.[59]

May

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  • 1 May – China lifts tariffs on imports from Nigeria until 2028.[60]
  • 8 May – Two soldiers are killed while several others are injured in an attack by ISWAP militants on a Nigerian army forward operating base in Magumeri, Borno State.[61]

Scheduled

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Holidays

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Further information: Public holidays in Nigeria

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Art and entertainment

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Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ "BREAKING: Military Combat Drone Crashes In Kontagora Forest In Niger State". Sahara Reporters. New York City, United States. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Boat capsizes in Nigeria's Yobe state, leaving 25 dead and 14 missing". AP News. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  3. ^ "Gunmen raid village in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others". AP News. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  4. ^ "Nigeria: Death toll rises to 50 in Niger state market attack". Africanews. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  5. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (5 January 2026). "At least nine soldiers killed in ambush attack in Nigeria's Borno state, sources say". Reuters. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Nine dead, 10 injured as bus crashes on Kano–Maiduguri Expressway". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  7. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (12 January 2026). "Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap". Reuters. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  8. ^ Gleeson, Mark (17 January 2026). "Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties for third place at Cup of Nations". Reuters. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  9. ^ Shibayan, Dyepkazah (20 January 2026). "Gunmen abduct over 150 worshippers from 3 churches in Nigeria". AP News. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  10. ^ Eboh, Camillus (20 January 2026). "Five soldiers killed in ambush in northwestern Nigeria". Reuters. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  11. ^ Ohuocha, Chijioke (21 January 2026). "At least 8 Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno". Reuters. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  12. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (21 January 2026). "Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest operations". Reuters. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  13. ^ Owolabi, Tife (28 January 2026). "Nigeria rescues 11 kidnap victims in late-night operation". Reuters. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  14. ^ "Suspected Boko Haram militants kill seven Nigerian soldiers, capture 13, sources say". Reuters. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
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  20. ^ "Gunmen kill at least 13 people in northern Nigeria, police say". AP News. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  21. ^ "Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says". AP News. 2026-02-04. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  22. ^ "Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners in Iva Valley, Enugu". BBC. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  23. ^ "Gunmen kill three people and abduct Catholic priest in northern Nigeria". Reuters. 8 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  24. ^ "A truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people". AP News. 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  25. ^ "Death toll in northern Nigeria attack by gunmen rises to 46, says report". Al Jazeera. 15 February 2026.
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  28. ^ "38 killed in gas blast at Nigeria lead mine". Africanews. February 18, 2026. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  29. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (19 February 2026). "Suspected Lakurawa militants kill 34 in coordinated attacks on Nigerian villages". Reuters. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  30. ^ "Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report". Al Jazeera. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  31. ^ Abubakar, Mansur (19 February 2026). "Ramadan in Nigeria: Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims in Kano". BBC. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  32. ^ "Six people injured after fire breaks out at Lagos international airport". Africanews. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  33. ^ "Gunmen kill at least 25 in twin attacks in Nigeria's Adamawa state". Reuters. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  34. ^ "Gunmen kill at least 15 people in northern Nigeria, Amnesty says". AP News. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  35. ^ "Islamist militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in Borno state, sources say". Reuters. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  36. ^ "Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say". AP News. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  37. ^ "Nigerian army kills 45 militants in clashes in northwest state of Katsina". AP News. 8 March 2026.
  38. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (9 March 2026). "Islamist militants kill 15 in coordinated raids across northeast Nigeria". Reuters. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  39. ^ "Armed group killed security personnel in an ambush in north-central Nigeria, authorities say". AP News. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  40. ^ "Many killed, wounded after blasts hit Nigeria's Maiduguri, witnesses say". Al Jazeera. March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  41. ^ "Gunmen kill at least 15 in attacks on 2 villages in northwestern Nigeria, authorities say". AP News. March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  42. ^ Ojo, Isah (2026-03-18). "Soldiers kill ISWAP commanders, over 60 fighters in Borno- Army". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  43. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (18 March 2026). "At least 80 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops repel base assault, military says". Reuters. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  44. ^ "UK agrees deal to ease migrant returns to Nigeria". BBC. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  45. ^ "Three suspects nabbed over Kwara massacre". The Punch. 2026-03-20. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
  46. ^ Olawin, Dare (2026-03-21). "Two dead, warehouses burnt as gas tanker-trailer collision sparks Lagos inferno". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
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  48. ^ "Gunmen kill at least 30 in Nigeria's Plateau state attack". Reuters. 30 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  49. ^ Ibrahim, Hamza (5 April 2026). "Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack". Reuters. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  50. ^ Eboh, Camillus (11 April 2026). "Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials". Reuters. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  51. ^ "At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say". AP News. 2026-04-12. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  52. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (13 April 2026). "Islamist militants raid Nigerian army base, kill commander and six soldiers". Reuters. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  53. ^ Shibayan, Dyepkazah (17 April 2026). "Nigeria students abducted as gunmen attack pasenger bus in Benue state". AP News. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
  54. ^ Kolawole, Adewale (22 April 2026). "Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 20 in northeast Nigeria attacks". Reuters. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  55. ^ "Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in an attack on a village ‌in northeastern Nigeria". AP News. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
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  57. ^ Shibayan, Dyepkazah (28 April 2026). "Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria and abduct 23 pupils". AP News. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  58. ^ Kolawole, Adewale (29 April 2026). "Nigerian troops kill 18 militants in northeast operations, military says". Reuters. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  59. ^ "Nigerian, Beninese militias kill dozens of Fulani herders in border raid". Africanews. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
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  61. ^ Kingimi, Ahmed (8 May 2026). "Militant attack on Nigeria army base kills at least two soldiers". Reuters. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
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