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‘Evil and wicked’: At least 50 killed in Nigeria church attack

At least 50 dead including many children as attackers targeted the St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state.

Al Jazeera

Where Calvin Bassey stands at Rangers as resurfaced interview offers Aston Villa transfer clue

The Nigeria international has been impressive for both club and country with Steven Gerrard keen on a reunion.

Daily Record

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria during mass on Sunday, killing at least 50 people including women and children, according to a hospital doctor and media reports.

Reuters

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More than 50 people are feared dead in an attack on a Catholic church in Nigeria

Gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives as worshippers were celebrating mass at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state. Several children were among the dead, a state lawmaker said.

WEKU

Nigeria has just hiked interest rates: why it's the wrong recipe for curbing inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced an increase in the interest rate, from 11.5% to 13%, a 1.5 percentage point hike that took effect immediately.

The Conversation

Nigerian man burned to death after argument with Muslim cleric

A Nigerian man was burned to death by a mob in the capital Abuja on Saturday following an argument with a Muslim cleric, police said.

Reuters

Nigeria disturbed by acute fuel shortfalls

Motorists queuing for several hours at petrol pumps in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, has become the new normal after an acute scarcity in fuel earlier this year. In February, the government announced that bad fuel containing a high level of methanol was imported into the country by oil marketeers and…

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Calvin Bassey earns new Rangers nickname as Nigerian press give defender a rebrand after international heroics

The defender has been a top performer for both club and country earning him links with a big money move.

Daily Record

Leon Balogun and the giddy Rangers verdict that offers clue over where his next move could be

The former Ibrox boss has talked up the impact of the Nigeria international during his two year spell in Scotland.

Daily Record

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

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)

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Daily Record

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.

Benzinga

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.

The Conversation

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.

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WEKU

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.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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.

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

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