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Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

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Woman has her driveway stolen from her Florida home as part of Nigerian scam

A contractor was hired by the scammer to redo the home’s driveway, but the company stopped working when the check provided to pay for the upgrades bounced

The Independent UK

Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains

Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

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ICE Arrest of Catholic Nun on Her Way to Church Triggers Bipartisan Backlash in Pro-Trump South Texas

A Nigerian-born nun's arrest by ICE agents near her Texas church has sparked bipartisan outrage and reignited debates over immigration enforcement and racial profiling.

International Business Times UK

I am an asylum seeker. The UK Government is punishing us with new rules

AN asylum seeker who fled Nigeria after facing political violence in his home country has said the UK Government's new immigration rules feel…

The National (Scotland)

Shopping for God in Lagos: what is Chrislam?

Nigeria’s economic hub, Lagos, ranks among the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its huge population – estimated at around 20 million – and its rapid urbanisation contribute to a sense of life where survival hinges on improvisation and ingenuity.

The Conversation

Catholic bishop seeks information on “wildly disturbing” ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church

ICE detained the 56-year-old nun from Nigeria on Sunday but released her later that day after federal lawmakers intervened.

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Viral Video Of Pregnant Nigerian Woman Denied US Travel Fuels Immigration Firestorm

A viral video of a pregnant Nigerian woman stopped from travelling to the US has reignited debates on birthright citizenship and immigration policies, despite no official confirmation.

International Business Times UK

‘I was devastated’: the Nigerian with albinism deported under Trump’s asylum crackdown

Her two siblings both gained asylum before the Trump administration’s changes to immigration policy. But instead of being allowed to join them, she is being deported to Uganda

The Guardian - UK

Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African's country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage.

Euronews

Larger Global Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed down -128 (-2.51%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -95 (-2.50%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday for a second session on signs of larger global cocoa supplies. Bloomberg reported Friday that Nigerian cocoa exports in May rose...

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Cocoa Prices Pressured by Larger Global Supplies

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -128 (-2.51%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -97 (-2.55%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today for a second session on signs of larger global cocoa supplies. Bloomberg reported Friday that Nigerian cocoa exports in May rose...

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Voices: Boko Haram’s war on education shows why cutting aid is a false economy

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Abducted children, burned schools and millions shut out of classrooms are not distant problems. Abandoning Nigeria’s victims will only deepen the crisis

The Independent UK

‘I was abducted by Boko Haram aged 5 – our children still face a deadly threat every day’

ON THE GROUND: With the number of child abductions on the rise again in northern Nigeria, an area ravaged by conflict and recently the target of Trump-led US strikes, chief international correspondent Bel Trew meets those who have survived brutality and captivity

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Nigerian proverb of the day: "One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms" and why old wounds make us fear harmless things

A Nigerian proverb, "One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms," highlights how past trauma can lead to unwarranted caution. While learning from painful experiences is vital for survival, the saying warns against letting fear expand to harmless situations. True wisdom lies in distinguishing real…

The Independent UK

Gunmen attack farming community, killing at least 15 in northwest Nigeria in latest deadly assault

An official says gunmen have killed at least 15 people in a farming community in northwestern Nigeria

The Times of India

Nigerian proverb of the day: "A person who stares at the gutter for a long time will kill fish" and a lesson in patience, persistence and reward

Stare at a gutter long enough and you'll catch fish. It sounds like nonsense at first. Who finds fish in a gutter? But that's the sly trick of this Nigerian proverb, which uses an unlikely picture to make a very down to earth point. A person who stares at the…

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Bigger Global Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed down -152 (-2.90%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -100 (-2.56%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Friday as signs of larger global supplies sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Bloomberg reported Friday that Nigerian cocoa exports...

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Long Liquidation Weighs on Cocoa Prices as Nigerian Cocoa Exports Jump

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -135 (-2.57%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -85 (-2.18%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today as signs of larger global supplies sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Bloomberg reported today that Nigerian cocoa exports in May...

Euronews

Can the IMF help Africa break the debt cycle? {Business Africa}

Can the International Monetary Fund finally help Africa break out of its multi-generational loop of rescue and repayment and here is how Nigerian businesses are using stablecoins to bypass traditional banks to fight inflation.

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Ranked! The 15 greatest World Cup goals you’ve probably forgotten

The World Cup has produced so many memorable strikes that these jaw-dropping goals – taken from the last seven tournaments – don’t get the credit they deserve

The Independent UK

Nigeria's Senate passes bill to allow creation of state police to tackle insecurity

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill for the creation of state police in a major reform that would reshape the policing structure of the conflict-racked nation

The Independent UK

Homophobic attacks are an affront to any civilised society

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A documentary by The Independent exposing the brutal blackmailing of gay and trans people in Nigeria should be required viewing for Britain’s incoming administration. It’s also a reminder of how properly funded international development can send a powerful signal to the world

The Independent UK

Voices: I was persecuted like these LGBTQ+ people – we can’t sit back and do nothing

COMMENT: Jide Macaulay is a gay Anglican minister who has spent much of his life helping the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria. He is clear that Bel Trew’s new documentary ‘Hunted’ has a message that needs to be listened to – and acted upon

The Independent UK

‘I thought I’d be lynched’: Inside the deadly attacks on Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community

ON THE GROUND: Chief international correspondent Bel Trew investigates the phenomenon of ‘kito’ attacks in Nigeria, where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, beaten and extorted by gangs in a rising surge of violence and hatred

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