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A decade after Chibok kidnappings, Nigeria struggles to halt child abductions

Jihadist group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls on the night of April 14, 2014, from a school in Chibok, some 80 of whom have never been freed. Hundreds more children have since been abducted, with the Nigerian government seemingly powerless to stop the militants and criminal gangs behind the kidnappings.

France 24

Deadly Crisis: Christianity Under Attack In Africa

Learn about the deadly crisis facing Christianity in Africa, with Nigeria as a hotspot for persecution. Radical Islam groups target and kill Christians, le...

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Nigeria’s Chibok girls kidnapping: 10 years later, a struggle to move on

In 2014, Rabiat and 275 other schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram in the town of Chibok. Dozens are still missing.

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Yinka Shonibare CBE: Suspended States review – gorgeously recognisable, but is that enough?

The British-Nigerian artist’s first solo London show in more than two decades is full of his signature beautiful African fabrics subverting familiar colonial figures – just like the last one

The Guardian - UK

Brickbat: Too Sweet? Too Harsh.

In Nigeria, Chioma Okoli faces up to three years in prison and a fine of 7 million naira (around $5,600 U.S.) after posting on Facebook that she found a tomato puree made by local company Erisco Foods Limited to be too sweet. Police have charged her under the nation's cybercrimes…

Reason

UK Senior Almost Loses Money To Nigerian Scammer Pretending To Be Gary Barlow

Janet Smith has decided to tell her story to raise awareness of online scammers and to make older individuals more alert.

International Business Times UK

Ten years on from Chibok, what happened to the 276 Nigerian girls snatched from their school?

While some were freed or escaped, the authorities’ waning interest and ongoing mass abductions by militants has left campaigners and families of missing pupils in despair

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Nigerian Brothers Plead Guilty In Sextortion Ring Case

Two Nigerian brothers plead guilty to sextorting teenage boys, leading to a tragic suicide. International sextortion ring exposed, highlighting the pursuit...

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‘Bass on one shoulder, bow and arrows on the other’: life with Fela Kuti on history’s most dangerous tour

In 1979, my father Roy Ayers went on an extraordinary three-week tour with the Afrobeat pioneer amid extreme violence in Nigeria. Three band members recount the unforgettable trip

The Guardian - UK

The truth about hair relaxers: in the US, lawsuits over cancer. In Africa, soaring sales

Despite criticism for the use of potentially harmful chemicals, companies are still selling the products around the world

The Guardian - UK

Zambia And Nigeria Qualify For Paris 2024 Olympics

Zambia and Nigeria's women's soccer teams qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing Africa's talent and strength in the sport.

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Zambia And Nigeria Secure Olympic Spots In Women's Football.

Zambia and Nigeria secure Olympic berths in women's football after playoff victories. Exciting matchups ahead in Paris Olympics.

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10 Years After Chibok, Agony Of Abductions Plagues Nigeria

Ten years have passed but whenever Mary Shettima hears footsteps at the door, she thinks her kidnapped daughter has come home.

International Business Times

For one Nigerian family, freedom after a kidnapping hasn't ended their terror

Ten years after the mass abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls, kidnapping in Nigeria continues to rise. Nearly 1,000 people were kidnapped in the first three months of 2024. Here is one family's story.

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Palin on the loss of his wife of 57 years: ‘I’d love Helen to still be here, telling me off’

At 80, the comedian, author and presenter is off on his travels again - this time to Nigeria. He discusses grief, comedy and confrontation

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Michael Palin In Nigeria: release date, destinations, episode guide, trailer, interview and everything we know

Michael Palin In Nigeria on Channel 5 sees the Monty Python star take a 1300-mile journey across Nigeria.

Evening Standard

Two arrested over 'sextortion' in Nigeria after Australian boy's suicide

The boy had been engaging online with an unknown person who threatened to share personal photos of him if he did not pay them

Newcastle Herald

Two Nigerians charged over cruel sextortion which led teen to suicide

The Australian victim took his own life in 2023.

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'Female' used in African scam before Aussie boy's death

A boy who took his own life after allegedly being scammed by Nigerian criminals was duped using image of a "scantily-clad" woman, police say.

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10 Years On: Chibok Kidnapping Victims Still Missing

A decade after the Chibok kidnapping, Nigeria grapples with ongoing challenges in school safety and the plight of missing girls.

France 24

Binance executive appears in Nigerian court on financial crimes charges

Legal proceedings began in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Thursday, targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance's head of financial crimes compliance, appeared alone in court after Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan and…

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Nigeria's Super Falcons Seek To End 16-Year Olympic Absence

Nigeria's Super Falcons and South Africa's Banyana Banyana gear up for intense Olympic qualifiers after long absence. Exciting showdown ahead!

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Nigeria Seeks Trial For Binance Executives Over Money Laundering

Nigerian authorities pursue legal action against Binance and executives for financial crimes in a significant legal development.

The Guardian - UK

Africa’s female players are excelling: no Wafcon in 2024 would be a travesty

African women’s football has the world’s attention but this year’s continental competition is in danger of being cancelled

International Business Times

Nigeria Reportedly Working With Interpol To Extradite 'Escaped' Binance Executive

Nigeria is collaborating with the Interpol to extradite Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive who allegedly "escaped" detainment in the country.

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