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Leon Balogun leaves Rangers as two exit Ibrox amid Gio van Bronckhorst rebuild

The Nigeria cap ended his spell in Scotland with a Scottish Cup winners medal.

Daily Record

Tinubu says it is his turn to rule Nigeria in election appeal to Buhari

Veteran Nigerian politician and former Lagos state governor Bola Tinubu has said it is his turn to lead Africa's most populous nation after his backing helped propel President Muhammadu Buhari to power seven years ago.

Reuters

Nigerian police seek abductors of prelate freed after ransom

Nigeria's police say the country's security forces are still looking for suspects in the abduction of the head of the Methodist Church Nigeria who was freed in exchange for a ransom of 100 million naira ($240,600)

The Independent UK

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Nigeria Approves Proposal for Gas Pipeline Project to Morocco

The Nigerian government on Wednesday approved a proposal for the construction of a gas pipeline connecting Nigeria and Morocco. Nigeria's Federal Executive Council at a weekly meeting approved a proposal presented by the ministry of petroleum resources and directed the state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to execute a Memorandum…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rangers star Bassey earns rave reviews after another 'exceptional' Nigeria showing

CALVIN BASSEY again excelled on the international stage overnight in Nigeria's narrow loss to Ecuador.

The National (Scotland)

Calvin Bassey stuns world as Rangers star lands prestigious award and earns 'massive' Nigeria verdict

Bassey has earned more recognition as he carries his stunning Rangers form onto the international scene.

Daily Record

Higher Knowledge Leads To Greater Optimism on Bitcoin

A recently conducted survey has found out that the higher people rate their level of knowledge, the more optimistic they are about the future of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Also, people living in Nigeria, India, Vietnam, and Argentina have the highest rates of optimism about BTC.

Benzinga

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Nigerian property crime could be reduced if neighbourhoods were better designed

Nigeria has a very high crime rate. The Global Peace Index ranked it the world’s 17th least peaceful state. Discussion of crime in Nigeria tends to focus on insurgency, terrorism and kidnapping, but other types of crime are thriving too.

The Conversation

Blood Sisters: why the mini-series on Netflix sets a new pace for Nollywood

Nollywood – the Nigerian movie industry – was described as a small screen cinema involving amateurs who produced low budget trashy videos with predictable storylines.

The Conversation

OPINION: Media coverage of monkeypox paints it as an African virus. That makes me mad

Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor is a physician in Nigeria, which has seen a monkeypox outbreak over the past few years. He does not like the way the media is covering the current outbreak in Western countries.

WEKU

Joe Aribo in Rangers form confession as he admits Nigeria heartbreak took its toll

Aribo admits his Rangers performances dropped off but he insists it was a "good season" over the piece.

Daily Record

Stephen Kenny proud of the way his side reflects Republic of Ireland’s diversity

Chiedozie Ogbene, whose family moved from Nigeria to Cork in 2005, became the first African-born player to represent Ireland at senior level

The Independent UK

In oil-rich Niger Delta, coastal erosion frustrates locals endlessly

The oil-rich region’s residents say they are losing houses and farmlands to coastal erosion, with no government support.

Al Jazeera

Shortage of oil refineries haunts Africa as fuel prices rocket

A shortage of oil refineries across sub-Saharan Africa coupled with soaring crude prices because of the war in Ukraine has left countries dangerously short of fuel supplies, disrupting airlines and causing queues at filling stations.

Reuters

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Asharq Al-Awsat

World's 'Most Neglected' Refugee Crises All in Africa, Says NGO

The world is paying too little attention to a slew of mass displacements of people across Africa, risking starvation deaths and prolonging conflicts, the Norwegian Refugee Council warned in a report published Wednesday. "With the all-absorbing war in Europe's Ukraine, I fear African suffering will be pushed further into the…

Financial Times

Can Africa grow without fossil fuels?

As the developed world demands emissions cuts, the continent’s leaders are asking whether it is possible to industrialise on green energy alone

Reuters

Bandits shoot tens of vigilantes in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state

Bandits killed tens of local vigilantes in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state on Monday evening after stealing cattle, two security sources and a local official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Nigeria's Buhari seeks state governors' support on successor

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday asked state governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party to support him in choosing a successor who would stand for election in a presidential contest in February 2023.

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Liz Cambage Denies Directing Racial Slur at Nigerian Players

The Sparks center was involved in an incident during a closed-door scrimmage with Nigeria last July.

France 24

Israel seeks to strengthen ties with Africa

Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped the prelate of the Methodist Church in the country. It's the latest in a spate of kidnappings of religious figures. Also, Israel is seeking closer and warmer relations with Africa. The Israeli embassy in Paris is organising a large conference on Israel-Africa relations on Tuesday.…

The Independent UK

Monkeypox kills 9 in Congo; first death in Nigeria in 2022

Nigeria has recorded its first death from monkeypox in 2022 while Congo has confirmed nine deaths and 465 cases this year

Daily Record

The Calvin Bassey Rangers transfer raid alternative for Steven Gerrard as Hearts connection opens Aaron Hickey door

The Ibrox full-back is on the radar at Villa Park with a host of sides monitoring the Nigeria international.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: The ‘satchetisation’ of Africa’s largest economy

High poverty rates in Nigeria have led many businesses, including those in tech, to adopt sachet marketing to survive.

AFP

Nigerian biker completes London-to-Lagos ride for polio campaign

Lagos (AFP) - A crowd cheered Kunle Adeyanju as he turned off his motorbike engine after completing an arduous 41-day trip to raise funds to fight polio in his native Nigeria.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria CDC confirms 21 cases of monkeypox in 2022

More than 200 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus were detected in mostly Europe since early May.

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