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Explosive Calvin Bassey Nigeria claim denied as Rangers star gets backing from axed boss

There were widespread reports that Augustine Eguaveon was forced to play Bassey and Watford star Emmanuel Dennis.

Daily Record

Ex-Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali accuses Huesca of sacking him for playing in AFCON

The 23-year-old spent three years at Arsenal and was an important member of Nigeria's international squad in this year's AFCON - starting all three group matches

Daily Mirror

Former Arsenal wonderkid releases statement as contract is terminated

The 23-year-old was on Arsenal's books for several years but didn't make an appearance for the first team

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Ex-Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali accuses Huesca of terminating his contract over Nigeria AFCON dispute

Spanish club Huesca have been accused by Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali of pressuring him to skip the Africa Cup of Nations and accept a transfer away, before terminating his contract.

Evening Standard

Gunmen kill 15 Nigerian soldiers in attack on base, sources say

Gunmen killed 15 Nigerian soldiers and wounded more than a dozen others during an attack on an army base in the northern state of Kaduna, two army sources said on Tuesday, in the latest attack on security forces by armed gangs.

Reuters

Nigerian atheist jailed for blasphemy over Facebook posts

Mubarak Bala, a former Muslim, is accused of insulting Islam and attempting to ’cause a breach of the public peace’.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian humanist jailed for 24 years after pleading guilty to blasphemy

Mubarak Bala’s case seen as part of a clampdown on voices critical of religious orthodoxy in a deeply conservative region

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‘Bandits’ kill 10 soldiers in attack on Nigerian military facility

Over the last decade, groups of armed bandits have kidnapped and killed hundreds of people across northwest Nigeria.

Al Jazeera

How multinationals avoid taxes in Africa and what should change

In developing countries, and the sub-Saharan region especially, the scale of unmet basic needs is enormous. It is estimated that 3 billion people in the developing world subsist on less than US$2 a day per person.

The Conversation

Nigeria bars calls from unregistered phones in attempt to boost security

Nigeria has repeated its demand for telecom companies to bar calls from unregistered phone lines, part of the government's policy to boost security amid an Islamist insurgency and a spate of kidnappings.

Reuters

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.

Glasgow Live

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.

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Evening Standard

West London man who stirred up race hate in Nigeria jailed

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Record

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.

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Reuters

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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.

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.

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