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Forced mass abortions are a new and disturbing phenomenon in Nigeria

Nigeria classifies abortion as illegal except under certain medical circumstances. A recent investigation by Reuters news agency has alleged that, since 2013, the Nigerian military has run a secret mass abortion programme in the north-east of the country, where it is at war with the militant Islamic organisation Boko Haram.…

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022

Pentagon calls for investigation into Reuters report of Nigeria child killings

The U.S. military on Tuesday called on Nigeria to conduct an independent investigation of allegations in a Reuters report that the Nigerian army killed children in its fight against insurgents.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Reactions to Reuters report on Nigerian military killing children

A Reuters investigation published on Monday revealed that the Nigerian military and allied security forces have slaughtered thousands of children during their gruelling 13-year war against Islamist extremists in the country's northeast.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

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2022 was a rollercoaster for Nigeria – 4 essential reads on what went down and how to fix it

For Nigeria and Nigerians, the year 2022 was a rollercoaster ride of sorts. As a year preceding the country’s general elections in 2023, it was expected to hold a lot of political drama.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022

UK says Reuters report of Nigeria child killings is of "immense concern"

A British government minister said on Tuesday that a Reuters report that the Nigerian army killed children in its fight against insurgents was of "immense concern" and would be raised with Nigeria.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Nigeria scraps COVID-19 tests for international travellers

Nigeria on Monday removed COVID-19 testing requirements for international travellers and it was no longer mandatory to wear masks on flights and inside airport buildings, the airlines regulator said.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Gunmen attack electoral office in southeast Nigeria, kill policeman

Gunmen bombed the headquarters of the electoral commission in Nigeria's southeastern Imo state on Monday and killed a policeman during a gunfight, police spokesman Michael Abattam said.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

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Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup 2022 – blame their disdain for football school structures and development

Nigeria’s national men’s football team is absent from this year’s World Cup in Qatar. It is only the second time since its first appearance in the tournament in 1994 that the Super Eagles failed to qualify. Sports scientist and FIFA physical fitness instructor Isiaka Oladele Oladipo explains why the team…

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2022

Nigerian government rejects Reuters report on abortion programme

The Nigerian government rejects a Reuters report published last week about a secret programme of abortions run by the military in the country's northeast, Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Monday.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

FAI sign off on Brisbane base for World Cup finals

The Girls in Green will play Australia, Canada and Nigeria in the group stages

Irish Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

'Women do not have to go through hell just to birth their babies'

In much of the world, myths regarding childbirth mean women experience more pain than they could. Education is key.

360info · Dec 11, 2022

Terrorists slaughter 33 ISIS brides in revenge execution by rival group

Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group, killed the partners of ISIS fighters as fighting escalated between the rivals after Ali Ngulde sent his troops to a camp to execute their wives

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

UN secretary-general calls on Nigeria to investigate report of forced abortions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Nigerian authorities to investigate allegations of systemic and coerced abortions reportedly perpetrated by the Nigerian army, U.N spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022

Violent attacks threaten Nigeria's upcoming 2023 elections

Violent attacks targeting Nigeria’s election commission offices are raising concerns about the security of the West African country's upcoming February elections

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

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France 24 · Dec 9, 2022

Uganda receives 1,200 trial Ebola vaccines

On tonight's show: Uganda takes delivery of 1,200 trial Ebola vaccines. The jab aims to tackle a strain of the virus that has so far claimed 56 lives and infected hundreds. Also, Nigeria's defence chief rubbishes Reuters' claims about a secretive military abortion programme. Plus COP15 gets underway in Canada,…

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Nigeria to receive new attack aircraft and helicopters, drones

Nigeria is expecting to take delivery of 54 new air assets, including attack aircraft and helicopters as well as aerial drones, to boost its capabilities to fight insecurity in the country, Chief of Air Staff Marshal Amao said on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Nigeria's Atiku will probe forced abortions report if he wins - spokesman

Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's administration will investigate a Reuters report of forced abortions "with a view to stopping it" if he wins next year's election, his spokesman Charles Aniegwu said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2022

Nigerian army denies carrying out mass illegal abortions on Boko Haram victims

Nigeria’s army has denied an explosive report that claims it conducted a years-long programme of carrying out abortions on women and girls who were impregnated by Boko Haram jihadists.

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Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Nigerian military rejects Reuters report of secret mass abortion programme

Nigeria's Defence Chief, General Lucky Irabor, said on Thursday that the military will not investigate a Reuters report that it ran a secret mass abortion programme because the report was not true.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

'God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

This year, heavy rains inundated Nigeria and neighboring countries, causing flooding the region hasn’t seen in at least a decade

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Reaction to Reuters report on Nigerian military abortion programme

A Reuters investigation published last week revealed that the Nigerian army has run a secret, systematic and illegal abortion programme in the country's northeast since at least 2013.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Experts raise concerns as Nigeria limits cash withdrawals

Experts raised concerns over a new policy announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria that heavily limits withdrawals of money in a push for a cashless economy

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Friction over LGBTQ issues worsens in global Anglican church

Friction has been simmering within the global Anglican Communion for many years over its 42 provinces’ sharp differences on whether to recognize same-sex marriage and ordain LGBTQ clergy

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Contempt of court in Nigeria - what the cases of three convicted security officials tell us

Three security chiefs in Nigeria were convicted of contempt of court in November 2022 after failing to comply with various court orders. This is the first time that officials at this level have been held to account in this way. The Electronic and Financial Crimes Commission chairman, the inspector general…

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Nigeria's president says no intimidation in upcoming presidential election

Nigeria will not allow intimidation to gain votes in next February's presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday.

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