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Glasgow neighbours heartbroken at death of mum 'set on fire by ex-husband'

Mum-of-four Chinyere Ogudoro died from her injuries along with her brother after travelling from her home in Castlemilk to her native Nigeria to visit family last week.

Glasgow Live

Tearful Scots neighbours pay tribute to 'smiling' mum-of-four 'set on fire by husband'

Chinyere Ogudoro and her brother Ifeanyi Edoziem died in the incident just hours after returning home to Nigeria from Scotland.

Daily Record

Historic Glasgow museum artefacts lifted from massacre site could be returned to Native American tribes

The artefacts, as well as looted bronzes from Nigeria and a stolen ceremonial sword from India, could be repatriated if councillors agree to the move at a meeting on Thursday.

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Glasgow mum dies amid claim ex-husband set her on fire on trip home to Nigeria

Glasgow businesswoman Chinyere Ogudoro and her brother Ifeanyi Edoziem suffered fatal injuries during an incident in her native Lagos at the weekend.

Glasgow Live

West London man who stirred up race hate in Nigeria jailed

Adeyinka Shoyemi’s posts encouraged attacks against certain ethnic groups in Nigeria

Evening Standard

Analysis: Russia sanctions could spur Chinese arms sales to Nigeria

Western sanctions on Russia and Belarus could push Nigeria to import more accessible and affordable Chinese armaments.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria's separatist protests are reminders of Biafran war

Large parts of southeastern Nigeria come to a halt each Monday, as a separatist group has ordered all residents to stay at home to show support for their campaign for the region to become an independent country

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Leon Balogun in emotional statement as Rangers star reflects on 'darkest hour' as Nigeria player

Balogun joined Rangers teammates Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo as Nigeria missed out on the World Cup.

Daily Record

U.S. to build $537 million consulate in Nigeria's megacity

The United States will build a $537 million consulate in the Nigerian megacity Lagos, the country's commercial capital, as Washington strengthens economic and diplomatic relations with Africa's most populous country.

Reuters

After Nigeria train attack, families contacted over ransom

Suspected bandits have contacted some Nigerian families to say they are holding relatives who went missing following an attack on a passenger train this week and that they will demand a ransom, the families said on Thursday.

Reuters

Mandela, Gandhi … Infantino? Yes, it’s Fifa Congress time again

In today’s Fiver: The Human Rights World Cup, Nigeria and USA! USA!! USA!!!

The Guardian - UK

Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid -- and why is he taking over the world?

The global appreciation of West Africa’s Afrobeats music has grown significantly in the last decade. Afrobeats stars are touring the world, racking up record sales, winning awards and collaborating with big-name international artists.

The Conversation

2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa's growing pop fame

There are a record number of African nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards and they are almost all from West Africa – Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Rocky Duwani (Ghana), Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems (Nigeria).

The Conversation

From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment

Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that recognition is being accorded to practitioners in the Afrobeats space.

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Daily Record

Rangers trio see Nigeria axe entire coaching staff following World Cup failure

The Super Eagles will not be featuring at this winter's World Cup after they crashed out to Ghana on away goals in a tense two legged playoff.

Daily Record

Calvin Bassey slammed as Rangers star accused of being out of puff by Nigeria icon

Three Rangers players played for Nigeria in the 1-1 draw with Ghana earlier this week

Reuters

Seven bodies recovered, a dozen missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least seven bodies were recovered and about a dozen people were missing after a boat carrying mostly women and children capsized in north-central Nigeria on Wednesday, residents said.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian fans riot after World Cup qualification defeat to Ghana

Ghana became first African nation to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, but its success was overshadowed by fan violence.

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Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Lagos: Life with a disability in the African megacity

A close look into the state of accessibility for people with disabilities in Nigeria’s largest city.

Daily Record

Rangers stars Aribo, Bassey and Balogun forced to seek Nigeria dressing room refuge as fans riot after World Cup exit

Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey were in the side that suffered playoff defeat to Ghana.

The Conversation

Russia’s war with Ukraine: Five reasons why many African countries choose to be ‘neutral’

In early March the United Nation’s General Assembly voted on a resolution demanding Russia immediately stop its military operations in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Fifa doctor dies of suspected heart attack after Nigeria’s World Cup play-off defeat to Ghana

A doctor working at Nigeria’s World Cup play-off match against Ghana died shortly after the final whistle, it has been confirmed.

Daily Record

Nigerian media slam Rangers stars as Calvin Bassey 'porous in dangerous situations'

Nigerian media have hit out at the Super Eagles flops after their exit at the hand of Ghana in their World Cup playoff.

Daily Mirror

Zambian FA confirms tragic death of FIFA doctor Joseph Kabungo at World Cup clash

The Zambian FA have released a statement to confirm that FIFA doctor Joseph Kabungo passed away on Tuesday night at the Abuja National Stadium in Nigeria

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup African Qualifiers Roundup

Liverpool star Sadio Mane converted a shoot-out penalty on Tuesday to take African champions Senegal to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the expense of Egypt. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia also booked their places in the finals on a frantic night of play-off action. Senegal won the second…

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