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Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

Players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing to many of them

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Local businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger

A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Nigeria says 'all options are on the table' to resolve crisis in Niger

Nigeria slaps fresh sanctions on the military junta in Niger as it says 'all options are on the table' to restore President Bazoum to power, nearly two weeks after the coup d'etat. Also in this edition: Despite an opposition boycott, voters in CAR overwhemlingly endorse a new constitution, paving the…

France 24 · Aug 8, 2023

Lauren James made a stupid mistake – but we need to have more compassion

England forward lost composure against Nigeria but people need to take into account that players are human beings too

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card

The England star apologised to Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie after her sending off in the Women’s World Cup last-16

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Lauren James apologises to Michelle Alozie and vows to learn from incident

The England forward was sent off for standing on the back of the Nigeria defender.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Lionesses: When the going got tough, captain Millie Bright got going

When Lauren James was sent off after 87 minutes in Brisbane yesterday, England's World Cup hopes were in the balance.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023

It’s done – Millie Bright says England have moved on from Lauren James red card

Bright, who was sent off at the 2019 World Cup, feels it is important that James “has her space and lets her emotions settle”.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Lauren James: Lionesses captain Millie Bright says squad will rally round defender after red card

Lionesses captain Millie Bright has defended Lauren James after her red card against Nigeria and said the England squad will rally round the young Chelsea star.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023

The rise, fall and rise again of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s new security chief

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023