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Gunmen release five sisters in Nigeria after parents pay ransom

Gunmen have freed five sisters abducted six months ago from their boarding school in northwest Nigeria after their parents paid ransom money to secure their release, police and relatives said.

Reuters

Widows of executed Nigerian activists end case against Shell

The widows of four Nigerian activists executed in 1995 have withdrawn their appeal in a Dutch civil case in which they alleged that oil giant Shell was complicit in the men’s deaths, ending a yearslong legal battle for compensation and an apology

The Independent UK

A dumpsite is no place for a child: study shows Nigeria's young waste pickers are at risk

The Olusosun landfill sprawls across 100 acres (40ha) in Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos. Initially situated at the outskirts of the city, it is now at the city’s centre due to urban encroachment. Olusosun is often described as Nigeria’s biggest landfill; it receives over one million tonnes of waste annually. Most…

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Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu to face UK organ harvesting trial in January

Nigeria's former deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, is remanded in custody ahead of his UK trial next year where he will stand accused — along with his wife, daughter and a doctor — of arranging to bring a 21-year-old man to London so his kidney could be removed and given…

ABC News

Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say

Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped at least 80 people and killed 11 others in separate attacks in the northwest, traditional leaders and residents said on Monday, in the latest attacks by armed gangs that have been preying on villages, schools and highways.

Reuters

Nigerian widows end their case in the Netherlands against Shell

A group of four widows who had sought to hold Shell liable for damages in the Netherlands after their anti-oil activist husbands were executed by the Nigerian government in 1995 have cancelled further legal proceedings, their lawyer said on Monday.

Reuters

How Afrobeat's legacy lives on in the music of African pop stars of tomorrow

In this week's music show, we welcome two guests. Reekado Banks is one of Nigeria's top Afropop stars, whose new single "Jeun To Da" heralds the arrival of his hotly anticipated next record. Meanwhile, Ysée is a Franco-Beninese artist who was the protégée of the late Tony Allen. She's also…

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‘Going into music, I wasn’t afraid of anything’: How teenage runaway Rema became a global superstar

Evident in the hysteria that trails him on a visit to London, the Nigerian singer has become an international star. He explains his journey from teenage runaway to working with Selena Gomez

The Guardian - UK

COP27 Summit to Kick off in Egypt

The COP27 summit kicks off Sunday in Egypt with nearly 200 countries struggling to outpace increasingly dire climate impacts in a world upended by war and economic turmoil. Just in the last few months, a cascade of climate-addled weather disasters has killed thousands, displaced millions and caused billions in damages:…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Malnutrition woes overwhelm children in northeast Nigeria

Over 1.3 million children under 5 are likely suffering acute malnourishment in northeast Nigeria, according to the UN.

Al Jazeera

‘The past glory is returning’: Ibadan’s nascent artistic revival

Oluwole Omofemi is just one of many rising artistic stars in Nigeria’s third-largest city.

Al Jazeera

S3,EP1: Nigeria post-strike, Kenya health disorders, Sudan women on bikes

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Nigeria, students and their parents are dealing with the after-effects of an eight-month public university strike. In Kenya, mothers in poor areas look for help in managing their children's health…

Radio France Internationale

Fintech in Africa: 'It's the next frontier, if not the last frontier'

Fintech startups increased in value by more than 80 per cent across Africa last year, led by strong performances in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Funding for these firms has more than doubled in the first six months of this year, with over 640 tech hubs now in operation across…

France 24

Google Doodle celebrates jollof rice: What is the dish and what are its origins?

West African rice dish jollof rice is a unifying meal, with roots in Senegal, but also popular across the Nigerian and Ghanaian diaspora

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The Guardian - UK

Afropop star Wizkid on ego, alter egos and elections: ‘I make a lot of club records but I feel like a pastor’

His success has come in waves over a decade, but the Nigerian singer is closer than ever to household-name status. He talks about his upbringing, his struggles with fame – and his disillusionment with Nigerian politics

Financial Times

The Benin Bronzes and the road to restitution

Why a digital record of the kingdom’s looted treasures marks a new era in the battle to reclaim its history

Reuters

Gunmen kidnap dozens of children from Nigerian farm, police say

Dozens of children were abducted by gunmen from a farm in northern Katsina state and the kidnappers were demanding a ransom for their release, police and residents said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Nigeria's Obasanjo clinches unlikely Ethiopia truce

Olusegun Obasanjo has had mixed results as a mediator of intractable conflicts across Africa since he stepped down as Nigeria's president in 2007, although he has never tired of trying.

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The Conversation

Nigeria's deadly conflicts over water and grazing pasture are escalating – here's why

Violence in the Sahel is escalating, killing more than 11,000 people in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso since 2012. Such conflict has emerged for a number of reasons, including religious insurgencies and access to water and grazing resources. Climate change leading to environmental degradation exacerbates these clashes.

Los Angeles Times

Young son of Atlanta-born Afrobeat star Davido drowns in family pool in Nigeria

Afro-pop star Davido’s young son has died a week after turning 3.

The Independent UK

Police: 3-year-old son of Nigerian singer Davido has died

Authorities say the 3-year-old son of Nigerian music star Davido has drowned in the family's swimming pool

Irish Mirror

FIFA: Irish fans among the biggest purchasers of World Cup tickets so far

Ireland will make a first ever appearance at a senior women's tournament when they compete against Australia, Canada and Nigeria in next summer's World Cup finals.

The Conversation

Serena Williams' investment shows that Nigeria's technology sector is attractive – but things can be better

Nigeria is the leading African destination for foreign direct investments in technology startup businesses. Between 2015 and 2022, Nigerian technology startups have secured funding totalling just over US$2 billion. This is the highest amount of funding recorded by any country in Africa.

Daily Record

Brian Laudrup calls on Rangers to punish Calvin Bassey as Ibrox legend smells Euro redemption

The Nigeria international has not had his troubles to seek since swapping Glasgow for Amsterdam in a £19m summer.

The Conversation

“Nous avons tout perdu”. Les conséquences catastrophiques de la criminalisation des moyens de subsistance en Afrique de l'Ouest

Nous étions à Obalende : un quartier populaire animé, composé d'immeubles de bureaux, de magasins et de zones résidentielles, sur Lagos Island, au Nigeria. Pendant la journée, le quartier regorge de petits étals de marché où l’on trouve toutes sortes de choses, des fruits et légumes à l'électronique, des vêtements…

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