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A gay Nigerian is persecuted by his father and the state in Ibeh’s stylish and moving debut novel

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Nigeria's economic challenges spark nationwide strike as citizens face inflation surge and discontent. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

Nigeria tries to calm rising inflation and people's anger by hiking up the interest rate as thousands of Nigerians take to the streets. But first: a new date for the Senegalese presidential election, June 2, is put forward by the national dialogue commission, although the talks are boycotted by much…

Despite moving to a new country in 2007, Simon never forgot about the land he came from and the struggles of his people. He remained active in Biafran circles, both in Finland and elsewhere, and continued supporting the independence movement.

Hyderabad drug bust reveals international drug network involving Nigerian national, with links to Belgium and Paris.

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year, a senior official announced Saturday.

Nigeria's economy grows with increased oil production and diverse sector support, aiming for stability and prosperity.

Randy Waldrum returns to lead Nigeria's Super Falcons in crucial Olympic qualification match against Cameroon.