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Oil tanker capable of carrying 2 million barrels explodes off coast of Nigeria

The ‘Trinity Spirit’ had 10 crew members onboard and it is unclear how much oil has been spilled

The Independent UK

Nigeria eyes Standard Chartered rail project loan after Chinese hold up

Nigeria has approached Standard Chartered Bank for funding of two rail projects, its Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi said on Wednesday, after delays from Chinese lenders.

Reuters

Tribute to Robert Roy 'Bob' Golding who 'inspired fascination' for wildlife in Bristol and beyond

Bob loved to share this joy with others

Bristol Post

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Nigeria's ‘miracle examination centres’ undermine education: how to stop the rot

In Nigeria, the West African Examination Council and National Examination Council are the agencies that conduct the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations. The results serve as evidence of completion of secondary school in Nigeria. They are required to qualify for some employment opportunities and contest certain political offices. They’re also needed…

The Conversation

Hunger crisis looms in Nigeria's 'food basket' amid conflict

Violence in northwestern Nigeria between farmers and herders over access to water and land has put food production at risk in Africa’s most populous nation

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah reacts to shock AFCON exit as Liverpool star opens up on "tough" tournament

The Egyptian talisman has admitted he was stunned to see one of the favourites for the tournament in Nigeria be dumped out of the competition at the round of 16 stage

Daily Mirror

Nigeria formally requests return of 'looted' artefacts held by Glasgow museums

The request concerns a total of eight bronze objects within the city's civic collection which have been identified to the sacking of Benin City by the British Army in 1897.

Glasgow Live

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Online abuse, death threats for Nigeria players after AFCON exit

Nigeria got knocked out of the AFCON in the last-16. Some fans decided to take out their frustration on social media.

Al Jazeera

Gunmen kill 11 Nigerian security agents, some villagers -state governor

Gunmen in Nigeria have killed 11 security agents and several villagers after attacking remote villages in the north-central state of Niger, its governor Alhaji Bello said on Monday.

Reuters

'COVID-419': how cybercriminals in Nigeria exploited schemes to help people in need

The COVID-19 pandemic, with its lockdown and social isolation, has added to the vulnerability of many Nigerians in several ways. Aside from health risks and disruption to livelihoods, the move from physical to virtual relationships heightened the exposure of people to cybercriminals.

The Conversation

Tunisia Fires Coach Kebaier after African Cup Exit

The Tunisian Football Federation fired national team coach Mondher Kebaier on Sunday following a quarterfinal exit at the African Cup of Nations. He was replaced by his assistant, Jalel Kadri, the federation said. Kadri will oversee the team in a World Cup qualifying playoff against Mali in March. Tunisia beat…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bridge to be named after Leeds man 'hounded to death' by police in 1960s

David Oluwale travelled to the UK from Nigeria in 1949

Leeds Live

'World's youngest billionaire' aged 9 owns a Bentley and flies around in private jet

Mompha Junior, nine, from Lagos in Nigeria, received his first mansion when he was just six years old and has been given a Bentley as a "first car" by his multimillionaire dad

Daily Mirror

How Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Premier League stars fared in AFCON Last 16 games

The first round of knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 produced some more memorable moments as 16 teams soon became eight ahead of the Quarter-Finals

Daily Mirror

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The Conversation

Nigeria needs more social science research: how to boost output

Sub-Saharan Africa faces some of the biggest challenges to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. For instance, Nigeria has at least 87 million people in extreme poverty. The country’s unemployment rate was over 33.3%, the second highest in the world, at the end of 2020.

Evening Standard

Nigeria still reeling from AFCON exit amid Instagram abuse, manager questions and imminent World Cup decider

The post-mortem continues for Nigeria after the pre-tournament favourites’ early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Reuters

UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries

The United Arab Emirates will lift an entry and transit ban on on Saturday on travellers who had recently visited South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia and eight other African countries.

Daily Record

Rangers squad revealed for Livingston clash as Joe Aribo in race against time and Ryan Jack returns

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has revealed the Nigeria midfielder will be assessed upon his return from the Africa Cup of Nations

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Did 'people power' really lead to Covid-19 vaccines being destroyed in Nigeria?

A tweet claiming that Covid-19 vaccines were destroyed in Nigeria because of people power has been shown to be untrue. Vaccines were indeed trashed by the authorities, but this was due to low uptake as a result of vaccine hesitancy. We also take a look at a false claim that…

Dublin Live

Prayer service to be held in Ballymun celebrating life of tragic nun Sr Bernadette O'Reilly

Sr Bernadette died after she was struck by a car while out walking near her home in Bukuru, Nigeria

The Hindu

Africa Cup | Tunisia shocks 10-man Nigeria

Burkina Faso defeats Gabon via penalty shootout

Daily Record

Joe Aribo can reignite Rangers as Stade Roumde Adjia provides unlikely venue to swing title race

The Nigerian star is heading home after the Super Eagles were eliminated and that is welcome news for Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Liverpool Echo

Everton's Alex Iwobi sent off at African Cup of Nations seven minutes after coming on

Everton winger Alex Iwobi last just six minutes in Nigeria's African Cup of Nations tie against Tunisia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia Shock Nigeria at African Cup of Nations

Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon. Veteran Youssef Msakni scored two minutes into the second half to give previously…

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 15

Knockout stage football? A funny old game of up to 120 minutes and penalty shoot-outs? No. It's a battlefield and the Tunisians won. And they didn't even need to play their man Hannibal.

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