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2 Nigerians held for cyber-looting Manjeri coop. bank

Fraudsters steal ₹70 lakh from four accounts of the bank

The Hindu

‘Accidental’ Nigerian military air raid survivors still in grief

Civilian fatalities from military air raids in conflict areas across northern Nigeria are a recurring problem.

Al Jazeera

'Kvaradona' Leading Upbeat Napoli's Charge against Liverpool

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the name dancing around Napoli fans' lips thanks to a stunning start to life in Italy which has swept away the summertime blues ahead of Wednesday's visit of Liverpool. Kvaratskhelia has been nicknamed "Kvaradona" after scoring four times and setting up another goal in the first five…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Top cops' warning to drug mules after man who swallowed 1kg of cocaine is jailed

Nigerian Emeka Ugwu, 44, was jailed last month after admitting bringing cocaine worth £28,000 into Scotland.

Daily Record

What Calvin Bassey keeps saying about Rangers to Ajax pals as team-mate seeks Champions League edge

The Nigeria international has hit the ground the running with the Eredivisie big-hitters and is now primed for a quick-fire reunion.

Daily Record

After moving from Nigeria, Babanifesimi Opadele finds a home at Young

Babanifesimi Opadele figured he knew what he was getting into when he moved to the United States from Nigeria as a 10-year-old.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two killed in building collapse in Lagos, search for survivors on

Two people died after a seven storey building under construction collapsed in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos in the early hours of Sunday and rescue efforts were underway to find survivors, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said.

Reuters

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Sophia Smith at the double as USA women breeze past Nigeria in friendly

Sophia Smith scored a pair of first-half goals and the US women’s national team beat Nigeria 4-0 Saturday as both teams prepare for next summer’s World Cup

The Guardian - US

Goal ! Sometimes all it takes is one.

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. There’s the Bonus Question, Ollia’s “Happy Moment”, “Listeners Corner”, and The Sound Kitchen mailbag. All that, and the new quiz question, too. Just click on the “Audio” arrow above…

Radio France Internationale

Gunmen kidnap Nigerian worshippers attending prayers at mosque

Gunmen kidnapped dozens of worshippers attending Friday afternoon prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northwestern state of Zamfara, police and witnesses said.

Reuters

Nigeria's Ogoniland is dirtier than estimated despite landmark oil cleanup

Pollution in Nigeria's Ogoniland, which has been part of a landmark cleanup effort involving the United Nations Environmental Programme, could be worse than it previously estimated, a group monitoring the project said in a statement this week.

Reuters

Environmental impact assessments don't work in Nigeria: here's why

Since 1972, when the first world conference on the environment was held, there have been various responses to environmental problems. One of these is the introduction of environmental impact assessments. These are vital in environmental decision-making. They ensure that environmental and sustainability issues are integrated into development planning.

The Conversation

Waste pickers in Lagos tell their stories about a dangerous existence

Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, with a population of more than 15 million, generates an estimated 12,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, which comes to about 4.3 million tonnes of waste annually. This ends up on the streets and in the city’s four officially designated landfills.

The Conversation

Rescue operations end in Nigeria building collapse; 1 dead

Nigeria's emergency services says one person has died after a three-story building under construction in northwestern Nigeria collapsed

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

All you need to know about Nigeria’s ban on foreign models

The ban seeks to foster ‘local talent’ and grow the country’s advertising industry.

Reuters

Churches, mosques house stolen Nigerian fuel in pervasive oil theft, says NNPC head

Every section of Nigerian society is complicit in the theft of millions of barrels, the head of state oil company NNPC Ltd said on Tuesday, adding that make-shift pipelines and stolen fuel had even been found in churches and mosques.

Al Jazeera

No church in the wild: Armed groups on Nigerian clergy abduction spree

In Nigeria, data shows increased violence against Christians, especially clergy, and a general rise in insecurity.

Reuters

Nigerian court refuses extradition of police chief indicted in U.S

A Nigerian judge on Monday rejected a request by the federal government to extradite a suspended police chief to the United States to face charges linked to fraud.

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Al Jazeera

Nigerian court rejects request to extradite top cop to US

The senior police officer has been linked to high-profile scandals within Nigeria and also in the US in recent times.

The Conversation

Nigeria's economy: four priorities the next president must deliver on

Nigeria is preparing to elect its next president in February 2023. That person will have a daunting task fixing a near comatose economy.

Daily Record

Scots mum's Instagram account hacked by Nigerian crypto crooks

JoJo Fraser had her Instagram account hacked and her 5500 followers were targeted by fraudsters.

The Conversation

We've been tracking birds in a small Nigerian forest for 18 years. What we found and why it matters

If you live in Europe, you can find almost any statistic you like about the birds in the environment. How many there are of a species, where you find them, whether their population is increasing or decreasing. In some countries like the UK there are comprehensive surveys going back 60…

The Conversation

Foreign banks are absent in Nigeria. We tracked down why

Privately owned Nigerian banks hold 94% of Nigerian banking assets. Only one other country in the world – Israel – has a higher share of ownership by local banks. The share of banking assets is the most reliable way to measure market power and competitive position.

The Independent UK

Strike deadlock shuts Nigerian universities for months

A strike declared by lecturers in Nigerian public universities has now clocked six months, affecting an estimated 2.5 million students who do not have other means of learning

Reuters

Former Nigerian militants get contracts to combat oil theft

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