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Nigeria church attackers demand ransoms as search intensifies for over 150 hostages

The gunmen who abducted more than 150 church worshippers in Nigeria’s conflict-hit northwest are demanding 17 motorcycles as ransom from families

The Independent UK

UN warns of 'catastrophic' hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out

The U.N. World Food Program warns that over a million people in northeast Nigeria could lose emergency food aid soon without new funding

The Independent UK

Tems: ‘I don't want to be idolised, but if people idolise me, I can't help it'

As she conquers the UK charts, Nigerian megastar Tems talks about working with Rihanna, amplifying the voices of African women and flying the flag for real music

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Nigeria confirms worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna state

Nigerian police have admitted that gunmen abducted worshippers during mass last Sunday in northern Kaduna state after initially dismissing reports of the attack as “totally false”. The reversal follows claims from church leaders and local officials that large numbers of people were taken from several churches.

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Brentford push for January exits as race hots up for Frank Onyeka

Nigeria midfielder has found himself down the pecking order in west London

Evening Standard

Anthony Joshua's driver arraigned after deadly crash in southwest Nigeria

The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was arraigned on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Medical negligence in Nigeria: what’s known, and what needs to be done

Medical negligence in Nigeria came to the fore when author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accused a Lagos hospital of negligence after the death of one of her 21-month-old twin boys. Nkanu Nnamdi died on 6 January 2026 after a brief illness.

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Nigeria rejects ‘Christian genocide’ claims after gunmen abduct 150 worshippers from churches

The attacks happened simultaneously on churches in northwest Nigeria

The Independent UK

Nigeria’s former election umpire has been appointed an ambassador: why this is a red flag

The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an ambassador in December 2025. This has resurfaced concerns about electoral integrity in the country.

The Conversation

Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final

As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.

Euronews

Nigeria beat Egypt in shootout to claim third place at Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Radio France Internationale

Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (2-4 on pens): Super Eagles erase painful shootout memories to seal third place AFCON finish

Salah and Marmoush both miss in shootout as Nigeria maintain perfect record in third-place play-offs at AFCON

Evening Standard

Egypt vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON third-place play-off result, latest updates and fan reaction

Super Eagles come out on top in battle for bronze medal at AFCON 2025

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'He will come, 100%': Victor Osimhen tipped to join Manchester United in January

Nigeria striker has long been linked with a move to the Premier League

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The Independent UK

Video: Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following car crash that killed two friends

Boxer Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym following the car crash in Nigeria on December 29 that killed two of his friends.

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn praises ‘inspiring’ Anthony Joshua after return to gym following fatal car crash

The former world heavyweight champion was injured in the crash in Nigeria on 29 December which killed Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua shares video from gym after fatal Nigeria crash

He captioned one of the clips ‘mental strength therapy’

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Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son prompts calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare sector

Pleas for scrutiny of system fraught with accusations of negligence after one-year-old’s death in hospital

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Nigeria XI vs Egypt: NO Osimhen - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON today

Super Eagles without Victor Osimhen from the start for Africa Cup of Nations third-place clash with Egypt

Euronews

Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal

Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat.

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen: Nigeria dealt fresh injury worry as Eric Chelle explains substitution in penalty shootout loss

Osimhen was replaced in extra-time and watched on from the sidelines as Nigeria were beaten by Morocco on penalties in AFCON semi-final

Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face after Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat as next opponents revealed

Second penalty shootout loss for Nigeria in two months

Evening Standard

Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Heavyweight nations battle for Africa Cup of Nations glory

Evening Standard

Egypt vs Nigeria: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

The penultimate Africa Cup of Nations fixture should provide great entertainment

The Independent UK

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen decision backfires in painful Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat

Morocco are on the cusp of history as they advanced to Sunday’s final, where the hosts will take on Senegal for a first Africa Cup of Nations title in 50 years

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