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Nigeria | Two dead and nearly 80 injured in impressive explosion
(Lagos) At least two people were killed and 77 injured Tuesday evening in an impressive explosion in the city of Ibadan, in southwest Nigeria, local authorities announced Wednesday, favoring the…
Nigeria, Egypt and Ghana miss their entry into the competition… What to remember from Sunday’s matches
Welcome Sports Football CAN 2024 After Nigeria’s draw against Equatorial Guinea, and Egypt’s draw against Mozambique, Cape Verde created a sensation on Sunday by winning at the wire against Ghana.…
Nigeria and Egypt miss their entry into the competition… What to remember from Sunday’s matches
Welcome Sports Football CAN 2024 After Nigeria’s draw against Equatorial Guinea early Sunday afternoon, Egypt fell against a valiant Mozambique team, which led for a long time before conceding a…
Nigeria | Survivors of Christmas attacks await humanitarian aid
(Bokkos) In the church in the town of Bokkos transformed into a refuge, survivors of the attacks which left nearly 200 dead in central Nigeria during the Christmas weekend are…
From Lagos, Nigeria to one of the UK’s most prestigious ballet schools… Anthony Madu’s fairy tale
Welcome radio replay The world is Ours Anthony Madu from Lagos, Nigeria, joined a prestigious dance school in the United Kingdom. He was spotted thanks to a video of his…
UN “deeply concerned” by attacks that left nearly 200 dead in central Nigeria
Welcome World Africa Nigeria The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling on Nigeria for a “thorough” and “independent” investigation after a series of deadly attacks. Published on…
Attacks in central Nigeria have left nearly 200 dead, according to a new report from local authorities
The death toll from attacks on villages in Plateau State, in central Nigeria, between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning rose to nearly 200 dead on Wednesday, as victims began to…
Nigeria | 140 people died in attacks this weekend
(Abuja) Gunmen attacked isolated villages over the weekend in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state, killing at least 140 people, officials and survivors said Tuesday. It is the latest case this year…
Nigeria | More than 160 people killed in attacks by armed groups
(Bokkos) At least 160 people were killed in attacks by armed groups between Saturday evening and Monday in several villages in Plateau State, in central Nigeria, local authorities announced on…
Nigeria | Clashes between jihadists, more than 60 deaths feared
(Kano) Fierce fighting this weekend pitted Boko Haram fighters against another jihadist group, affiliated with the Islamic State, in the Lake Chad region, anti-jihadist militiamen said on Monday, citing “more…
Nigeria | The president buys a yacht and SUVs at taxpayers’ expense
(Abuja) Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a supplementary budget providing millions of dollars for a presidential yacht and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for his wife and top government officials…
Nigeria | Two dead in explosion at Canadian High Commission
(Ottawa) Two Nigerian maintenance workers were killed Monday and two others were injured when a diesel generator exploded at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Updated yesterday at…
Two dead in an explosion at the Canadian embassy in Nigeria, confirms Joly
An explosion at the Canadian embassy in Nigeria left two dead, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly informed in a message on X Monday afternoon. • Read also: Nigeria: at least 11…
Fire at Canadian High Commission in Nigeria reportedly leaves several dead
There have been deaths following a fire at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, a fire official in the Nigerian capital said on Monday. Sina Abioye, head of operations for…
Nigeria | 76 people arrested for organizing a gay wedding
(Kano) More than 70 young people were arrested on Saturday by security forces who accuse them of having organized a gay wedding in the northeast of Nigeria, where these unions…
In Nigeria, some are ready to do anything to enter the Guinness Book of Records
Since May, and the victory of a Nigerian in a cooking marathon, the famous book which lists records around the world has received 1,500 requests from the country, each more…
Canada were looking for positives after their 0-0 draw against Nigeria
Canada was looking for positives on Friday following their 0-0 draw against Nigeria in their first match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Coach Bev Priestman and her players have…
Canada draw with Nigeria in first World Cup outing
Canada tied 0-0 with Nigeria in their opening game of the Women’s World Cup. Nigeria keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made several important saves, including against Christine Sinclair on a penalty shot.…
In Nigeria, some are ready to do anything to enter the Guinness Book of Records
Since May, and the victory of a Nigerian in a cooking marathon, the famous book which lists records around the world has received 1,500 requests from the country, each more…
In Nigeria, some are ready to do anything to enter the Guinness Book of Records
Since May, and the victory of a Nigerian in a cooking marathon, the famous book which lists records around the world has received 1,500 requests from the country, each more…