A twin bomb explosions rocked a football viewing center in Maiduguri, the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, leaving at least 35 people killed and many wounded.

A twin bomb explosions rocked a football viewing center in Maiduguri, the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, leaving at least 35 people killed and many wounded.

"We are still counting but so far we have recovered 35 bodies from the scene," police commissioner Tanko Lawal told reporters.

"Our men are still working with rescue workers at the scene and we will update you as soon as possible," he added.

Attacks in Nigeria usually go unclaimed.