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Nigeria had 93 million registered voters, but only a quarter voted: 5 reasons why

Nigerians went to the polls in late February to vote for a new president, as well as representatives to two houses of the federal parliament. The turnout was abysmal. There were over 93 million registered voters. But only a little over 25 million people voted. The Conversation Africa asked political…

The Conversation

Napoli Advances to Champions League QF for 1st Time

Napoli beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in its history — and making it three Italian teams in the final eight. Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring record with a goal in each half and Piotr Zieliński converted a penalty…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Toyin Falola: 3 recent books that explain the work of Nigeria's famous decolonial scholar

Toyin Falola, distinguished professor of history, is one of Africa’s most accomplished intellectuals. Born Oloruntoyin Falola in 1953 in the Nigerian city of Ibadan, he grew up in a sprawling, polygamous household that practised Islam, Christianity and ancient Yoruba spirituality.

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Arsenal star Folarin Balogun tipped to make USMNT decision in major England snub

Arsenal news as the services of Folarin Balogun become highly-contested on the international stage following his splendid season at Stade de Reims

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Nigeria's central bank made critical mistakes that doomed the country's currency redesign

Nigeria has successfully introduced new banknotes on about 10 occasions since independence in 1960. So why has the latest attempt been so controversial and traumatic? And what measures need to be taken to avoid a future debacle?

The Conversation

Nigeria's old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis

Nigeria’s central bank has extended the timeline to swap out its old currency for redesigned notes after the change triggered a cash shortage

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup: Who are England playing and what is their group?

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

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Child victims of sexual violence aren’t heard or understood: Nigerian study

Violence against children is a global problem. A 2020 Global Status Report revealed that every year, almost one billion children globally encounter some form of violence, such as neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse.

The Conversation

Nigerian national arrested in Delhi for supplying drugs

The Delhi Police on Monday arrested a Nigerian national whom they recovered 1050 grams of methaqualone (drugs) worth crores of Rupees in the international market. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two Nigerians caught for cheating Delhi woman

Delhi police have arrested two Nigerian men for allegedly cheating a woman in the national capital on pretext of clearing customs fees for valueable items. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: family planning must be part of urban development plans

Nigeria is rapidly urbanising, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate shows that 53% of the 213 million Nigerians live in urban areas. That’s projected to rise above 70% by 2050.

The Conversation

Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu review – an otherworldly vision of Nigeria

A boarding school is the backdrop for a metaphysical journey in this magical-realist debut

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian politician accused of organ-harvest plot is a ‘victim’, court hears

It is alleged a 21-year-old street trader from Lagos was to be rewarded for donating a kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu in an £80,000 private procedure.

The Independent UK

Heartbreaking attempt to bring Nigerian parents to Dumfries to visit son's grave

Abdul Mutalie Abdulazeez died after being found injured in Lockerbie in the early hours of February 1

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Nigeria postpones state elections after contested presidential vote

Nigeria's electoral commission has pushed back elections to choose state governors and lawmakers, which had been due this weekend, to allow more time to reset the electronic voting system at the centre of a dispute over last month's closely fought presidential poll.

The Independent UK

Nigeria bus crashes into train; 6 dead and dozens injured

Six people were killed and dozens injured when a train crashed into a passenger bus in Lagos, Nigeria

Reuters

Islamist militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state

Islamist militants have killed at least 25 people in an attack in a fishing town in Nigeria's Borno state, police and residents said on Thursday.

Reuters

Train rams into public bus in Nigeria's Lagos, killing six

A train rammed into a public bus in Nigeria's commercial hub of Lagos on Thursday, killing six people and injuring dozens of others, as the bus driver tried to beat the train signal, emergency services and the state governor said.

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The Independent UK

Nigerian family accused in court of failing to ‘step up’ for organ donation

It is alleged a 21-year-old street trader from Lagos was to be rewarded for donating a kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu in an £80,000 private procedure.

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria postpones state elections amid dispute over presidential vote

Electoral commission says it is pushing back polling due to problems with digital voting system

Daily Mirror

Odion Ighalo gives Victor Osimhen transfer go-ahead after causing him to reject Man Utd

Victor Osimhen has been tipped to join Manchester United in a £107m transfer move from Napoli and Odion Ighalo - who stopped him joining the Red Devils in 2020 - has given his fellow Nigerian a glowing review

The Independent UK

Nigeria postpones election for new state governors

An official says Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the nation’s March 11 gubernatorial election citing logistical challenges

Reuters

Nigerian woman who ran prostitution ring extradited to Italy

A Nigerian woman who has been wanted in Italy since 2010 has been flown from Abuja back to Rome where she has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including running a prostitution ring, Italian police said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Lagos in focus as Nigerians elect new state governors

Nigerians will return to the polls on Saturday to elect state governors across the country, two weeks after a disputed presidential election, with the main focus on the race to lead Lagos, the country's economic heartbeat and wealthiest state.

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian politician accused of organ-harvesting plot ‘feared scam’

Ike Ekweremadu tells Old Bailey court he became suspicious of Lagos street trader offering kidney

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