Tag: Nigeria

How I survived a Nigerian train attack

It was a few minutes before eight. I cannot tell you where…

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‘My dad burnt my training gear’ – Tobi Amusan on road to 100m hurdles world record

Tobi Amusan has become a world record holder and a world champion…

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Eleven years in prison without trial was traumatic

My name is Godswill Udoh. I am 35 years old. I am…

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I never use my real name

I felt like I had to fit in. I needed to keep…

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Obituary: Ada Ameh, a comic actor who wrestled grief to make people laugh

Life is all about struggle. To live, to act and to expire.…

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My mum, wife and nephew died after bathing with mysterious soap 

My name is Anifowose Olalekan. I am 34 years old. I am…

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Ayopo Ogunleye: The father raising five sets of twins alone

Ayopo Ogunleye, who has fathered five sets of twins, has become something…

Men refused to patronize my services when I started

My name is Precious Joseph. I am 27 years old. I am…

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He bought me like a chicken in the market

Al-Husseina Amadou never forgets the day she was sold. Like her parents,…

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The last generation of facial scar bearers in Nigeria

Facial scarification was once popular across Nigeria. Deep cuts, usually on both…

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