Tag: Nigeria

US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria

Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former…

A mother’s mission to stop jaundice causing cerebral palsy in Nigeria

Although Babatunde Fashola, affectionately known as Baba, is 22 years old, he…

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Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life

A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more…

Yemisi Adegoke Yemisi Adegoke

The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’

At the age of 60, Nigerian businessman and healthcare professional Ken Okoroafor…

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Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival

The glitzy parade had floats and dancers from many of Nigeria's different…

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Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger

Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani,…

Yusuf Akinpelu Yusuf Akinpelu

The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time

Ticking is the predominant sound inside Bala Muhammad's tiny watch-repair shop, tucked…

Mansur Abubakar Mansur Abubakar

Another deadly crush in Nigeria at event offering free food

The number of dead from a crowd crush in the south-east town…

Dozens of children killed in crush at Nigerian Christmas funfair

Thirty-five children have been killed in a crush at a Christmas funfair…

Lookman and Banda named African players of the year

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the…

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