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The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Onyeka Onwenu death: Nigerian ‘national treasure’ singer, actor and activist dies aged 72

Musician died from a heart attack after performing at a private party in Lagos

The Independent UK

Nigeria under cost of living pressure: 8 essential reads on rising tensions

In recent times, Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy, has been under intense pressure.

The Conversation

Nigerian singer, actor and activist Onyeka Onwenu dies aged 72

Nicknamed the ‘Elegant Stallion’, the revered star died after performing at a private party in Lagos

The Guardian - UK

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Fela Kuti is more famous today than ever – what’s behind his global power

Almost three decades after his passing in 1997, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and activist who created the Afrobeat music movement, remains the subject of global obsession.

The Conversation

Chelsea in talks over stunning swap deal with Victor Osmihen pushing to leave Napoli

Romelu Lukaku could join Italian giants with Nigerian international signing for Blues on loan

Evening Standard

‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria

Rights groups say the traditional practice that seeks to protect girls from sexual predators is a form of mutilation.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria Basketball's First Olympic Win In 20 Years Led to Best Photos of Paris Games

The Nigeria women's national basketball team, also known as the D'Tigress, upset Australia in Paris for its first Olympics win in 20 years, leading to some of the best photos of the year.

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Demonstrators in Nigeria gather days early for anti-government protests

Crowds converge on Suleja over economic hardship and record inflation amid warnings against mass action

The Guardian - UK

Victor Osimhen left out of Napoli pre-season squad amid links with Arsenal and Chelsea

Nigerian international expected to leave club this summer

Evening Standard

Off-colour Opals shocked in Nigerian Olympic upset

The Opals were made to pay for constant turnovers and poor free-throw shooting in a 13-point loss to Nigeria that has severely dented their Olympic hopes.

AAP

Nigeria's Army, Security Agency Warn Against Kenya-style Protests

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring living costs, with the military saying it would head off "anarchy".

International Business Times

Nigeria’s Ojude-Oba festival celebrates heritage with colourful parades and horsemanship: how it could be used to attract tourists

The Ojude-Oba festival is a vibrant annual celebration that has become an integral part of the identity of Ijebu-Ode, a city in south-west Nigeria. This colourful event, famous for its cultural displays and public parades, has been observed for nearly two centuries.

The Conversation

Nigeria Struggles With Environmental Compliance In Cooling Industry

Learn about the environmental challenges posed by the growing demand for air conditioners in Nigeria and Africa, including improper handling of cooling gas...

Top News

Meta Takes Down 63K Instagram Accounts, 5,700 Facebook Groups And 1,300 Facebook Accounts Linked To Sextortion Schemes

Meta cracks down on sextortion. 63,000 Nigerian Instagram accounts were removed to protect users.

International Business Times UK

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The Independent UK

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa

Top News

Meta Takes Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts In Sextortion Crackdown

Meta takes action against sextortion scams originating from Nigeria, removing thousands of accounts and introducing tools to protect users. Collaboration w...

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Meta Takes Down 63,000 Facebook Accounts In Nigeria

Meta removes 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria involved in sextortion scams, targeting minors and adults. New tools on Instagram aim to protect young use...

The Independent UK

Meta takes down thousands of Facebook accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

Meta says it has removed about 63,000 accounts engaging in financial sextortion scams — along with Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new scammers

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WhatToWatch

How to watch the 2024 Olympic football matches online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic football tournament matches, which are currently underway.

The Conversation

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done

Unicef, the UN agency for children, reported in June 2024 that around 11 million Nigerian children were experiencing severe child food poverty.

FourFourTwo

From fallout to triumph: How Nigeria stunned the world to win Olympic gold in 1996

Nigeria were in crisis and little was expected of them at the 1996 Olympics - only for the Super Eagles to dig deep and achieve immortality

Top News

Nigerian Legislators Investigate Alleged Contaminated Fuel Importation

Nigerian legislators investigate alleged contaminated fuel importation, sparking tensions between refinery and regulator.

France 24

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest hand-drawn artwork

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world's largest drawing by an individual. His massive artwork, spanning an impressive 1,050 square metres, surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square metres held by Ravi Soni from India. David is now waiting for his achievement to…

The Independent UK

Lawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa's richest man

Nigerian legislators have begun an investigation into the alleged importation of contaminated fuel into the country, part of efforts to resolve issues causing a rift between an oil refinery owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and the industry regulator

The Conversation

Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why

Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide. The picture looks even darker in rural areas. There, 73% of the population is off the power grid.

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