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Tear gas fired as Nigeria fans smash up stadium following World Cup exit to Ghana

Nigeria supporters stormed the pitch at the Abuja National Stadium after a 1-1 draw at home to Ghana meant they will not take part at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

Furious Nigeria fans tear down dugouts and clash with police after World Cup play-off defeat

Nigeria fans stormed the pitch after their country’s failure to make the 2022 World Cup - tearing down dugouts and clashing with police.

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022

Rangers stars Aribo, Balogun and Bassey miss out on Nigeria World Cup dream after Ghana heartbreak

The Super Eagles missed out on Qatar 2022 after they failed to get the necessary win on home turf.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022

AfDB president: Ukraine war could trigger a food crisis in Africa

Akinwumi Adesina believes the Russia-Ukraine war will have a ripple effect on food security and energy supply.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2022

Rail staff killed in ‘unprecedented’ attack on train in Nigeria

Suspected bandits blow up track and open fire on train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022

Nigeria vs Ghana: How can I watch World Cup play-off live on TV in UK for free today?

The second meeting between Nigeria and Ghana to determine who is granted entry into the 2022 World Cup is perfectly poised.

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022

Suspected bandits attack Nigerian passenger train

Suspected bandits attacked a passenger train headed to the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna from Abuja, the capital, on Monday evening after they trapped the train, the Kaduna state government said.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

One-Of-A-Kind Red Book Chronicles The Benin Empire In Proper Perspective

An extensive narrative of the kingdom's history is told by its own people.

Zenger · Mar 28, 2022

Why Nigeria's electricity grid collapses and how to shore it up

Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed more than 200 times in the last nine years, regularly resulting in widespread blackouts.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2022

Qatar 2022 playoff: Nigeria-Ghana love-hate affair beyond football

There’s more than a ticket to Qatar at stake in Tuesday’s crunch game as both nations fight for overall bragging rights.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2022