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Former Chelsea winger Victor Moses makes surprise return to English football

The Nigerian had been a free agent having left Spartak Moscow after four years in Russia

The Independent UK

Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills dozens

In tonight's edition, a fuel tanker collides head on with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria, killing at least 48 people. Also, at least four people died off the coast of Senegal after their boat sank as they tried to get to Europe. And eight thousand churches…

France 24

Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Kills At Least 59

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria, killing at least 59 people, a rescue agency said on Monday.

International Business Times

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Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst

Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the region are already experiencing.

The Conversation

Deadly Fuel Tanker Collision In Nigeria Kills Dozens

Tragic fuel tanker collision in Nigeria claims 48 lives, including cattle, prompting search and rescue efforts in Agaie, Niger state.

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Nigerian households use a range of energy, from wood to solar – green energy planning must account for this

Low and middle-income countries generally lack access to renewable energy and rely excessively on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal. In these countries, 2.6 billion people depend mainly on polluting fossil fuels (for electricity) and traditional biomass fuels (such as wood or charcoal for cooking) to meet their daily energy…

The Conversation

Nigerian brothers whose sextortion plot led to death of Michigan teen get 17 years

Mother of Jordan DeMay, 17, who died in 2022, says: ‘While no sentence will bring him back, it does give some justice’

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Nigeria Government Reassures Public Of Sufficient Petrol Supply Amidst Fuel Price Concerns

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobiri said the government wanted to make it clear it was not controlling petrol prices because the sector was deregulated, and added they were working hard to quickly resolve the situation, following which the prices will stabilize.

International Business Times

2 Nigerian brothers sentenced for sextortion that led to teen's death

Two brothers from Nigeria have been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually extorting teenage boys and young men across the U.S., including a 17-year-old from Michigan who took his own life

The Independent UK

Victor Osimhen sends first message since Chelsea transfer collapse after joining Galatasaray

Nigeria star was a target for the Blues late into transfer Deadline Day

Evening Standard

Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu powers through injury to lift Paralympic silver

Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes…

France 24

Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan after signing new deal at Napoli

The Nigeria striker was a target for Chelsea and Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli during the summer transfer window.

The Independent UK

Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say

Residents in northeastern Nigeria say at least 100 villagers were killed when suspected Boko Haram Islamic extremists opened fire on a market, on worshippers and in people’s homes

The Independent UK

Fuel Scarcities, Price Hike Deepen Nigerian Frustrations

After sleeping overnight in a line of cars waiting for fuel, Nigerian taxi driver Oluwashina Ilesanmi had to calculate how much a sudden petrol price increase cut into his earnings.

International Business Times

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Deadly Boko Haram Attack Leaves Over 100 Villagers Dead

Tragic Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria underscores ongoing security crisis and the need for robust interventions to protect vulnerable communities.

International Business Times

'I'm Not Okay!' Crypto Outrage Over Treatment Of Binance's Tigran Gambaryan In Nigeria

The crypto community on X is raging over a video that showed a Nigerian prison guard rejecting Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan's request for assistance while walking on a crutch on his way to trial.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi, Nigeria’s Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties

Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.

The Guardian - UK

Scouting, WhatsApp messages and Messi – my two weeks as Argentina assistant coach

Nothing will make a journalist doubt himself more than the knowledge that their work will be read by actual football people – but I had to give it a go

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Christians In Nigeria Facing Unrelenting Persecution And Displacement

Learn about the alarming persecution of Christians in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, urging global intervention to protect religious freedoms.

Al Jazeera

Virus hunters: The scientists tracking deadly diseases in tough conditions

Amid threats from mpox and new unknown viruses, how do epidemiologists track pathogens before a health crisis begins?

Radio France Internationale

Coach tells of pride in Nigeria's historic para badminton bronze

Nigeria-born Mariam Eniola Bolaji and her Spanish coach were celebrating the athlete's bronze medal success in the para badminton on Tuesday – a first for an African player.

International Business Times

State Oil Company's 'Financial Strain' Compounds Nigeria's Fuel Shortage

Weeks of fuel scarcities in Nigeria are compounding a cost-of-living crisis, with the state-run oil company acknowledging "financial strain" was hampering supplies.

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Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria Amid Citizenship Controversy

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria winner, overcame citizenship controversy to promote African unity. Competing against Miss South Africa and Miss U...

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria wins Africa's first Paralympic medal in badminton

Nigerian teenager Mariam Eniola Bolaji on Monday became the first player from Africa to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympic or Olympic Games.

Evening Standard

Antonio Conte confirms brutal stance on Chelsea target Victor Osimhen with Saudi Arabia move in doubt

Nigeria international was desperate to leave but Blues could not seal deal

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