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Desperate flight, then misery in a camp for Nigerians displaced by floods

After watching his four young children gobble up a meagre portion of beans straight from the saucepan, Nigerian farmer Gideon George will sleep on an empty stomach in the makeshift camp where the family ended up after their home was flooded.

Reuters

Nigeria orders final seizure of houses, cars of former oil minister

A Nigerian court has ordered a final seizure of two properties and cars owned by former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, the country's economic crimes commission said on Monday, in the latest ruling related to graft allegations against her.

Reuters

Growing plants on buildings can reduce heat and produce healthy food in African cities

Persistently high temperatures and related heat stress are a big problem for people living in cities, especially in slums and informal settlements. It’s a problem that is expected to continue.

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Ireland hero Amber Barrett overwhelmed by messages from Creeslough victim relatives

Ireland's Hampden Park hero Amber Barrett was speaking after Saturday’s World Cup draw which has pitted Ireland against co-hosts Australia, Canada and Nigeria in Group B

Irish Mirror

US and UK warn of possible attack in Nigeria's capital

The United States and Britain on Sunday warned of a possible terrorist attack in Nigeria's federal capital Abuja, especially aimed at government buildings, places of worship and schools, among other targets.

Reuters

Sharp fall in China’s global standing as poll shows backing for Taiwan defence

Survey finds pro-China sentiment has collapsed in many nations while positive opinion of US has rebounded

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria’s 2023 budget is a plan of despair and won't change the tempo of the economy

Nigeria’s 2023 budget, recently presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, has generated a furore.

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Nigeria floods: government's mismanagement of dams is a major cause

There has been severe flooding in Nigeria – the worst in a decade. Earlier this month, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency warned of catastrophic flooding for states located along the courses of the Niger and Benue rivers. It noted that three of Nigeria’s reservoirs were expected to overflow. The agency…

The Conversation

Vera Pauw reacts to tough World Cup draw by saying Ireland will fear no one

Co-hosts Australia, Olympic gold medallists Canada and Nigeria, the top team in Africa, are awaiting the Girls in Green in Group B next summer.

Irish Mirror

Matildas to face Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada as 2023 Women's World Cup draw is announced

With nine months to go before the tournament kicks off, the final puzzle pieces are in place as qualified teams find out who and where they'll play.

ABC News

Matildas get Canada in tough WWC draw

The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup has pitted Australia against Olympic champions Canada, as well as Nigeria and opening night opponents Ireland.

AAP

West Africa floods destroy crops, worsening hunger fears

West and Central African countries are battling deadly floods that have upended lives and livelihoods, raising fears of further disruption of food supplies in many areas battling armed conflict

The Independent UK

Barrister says she became legal expert while in Home Office immigration detention

Aderonke Apata says she has Home Office to thank for career as she fought removal to Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

U-17 Women's World Cup: Nigeria show USA girls the exit route

MUMBAI: The applecart has been indeed turned topsy-turvy. USA were put out of the U-17 Women's World Cup when they lost 3-4 in penalties to Nigeria after the game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes on a dramatic day which saw the match starting 110 minutes late due to thunder showers.

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 22 October 2022

Well, that was quick. This week Liz Truss resigned. She's left her party, and country, in a shambolic state.

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Curfew imposed in Chad as government suspends seven opposition parties

A curfew is in place in Chad as the government suspends seven opposition parties. On Thursday, at least 50 protesters were killed during clashes with police as people demonstrated against interim leader Déby extending his term by two years. Also, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take you to Nigeria,…

Reuters

Nigeria's Tinubu: Will remove fuel subsidy, deregulate gas prices if elected

Nigeria's presidential frontrunner Bola Tinubu on Friday promised to remove a fuel subsidy if elected next February, adding that his government would ramp up oil production and deregulate midstream gas prices within six months.

The Times of India

Nigeria beat USA on penalties to qualify for maiden FIFA Women's U-17 WC semifinals

NAVI MUMBAI: Nigeria beat USA 4-3 in penalty shootout to become only the second African country to qualify for the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup semifinals, here on Friday.

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Nigeria appeals court decision to free separatist leader Kanu

The Nigerian government has approached the Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeal ruling that freed separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu and dropped terrorism charges against him.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Nigeria flooding and US blows hot and cold

Authorities partly blamed after months of deadly flooding in African nation; jet stream causes temperature divide in US

The Times of India

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Contrasting styles in focus as quarterfinals kick off

NAVI MUMBAI: USA have an enormous reputation as one of the leading nations in women’s football and that will be put to test when they lock horns with Nigeria in the first quarterfinal of the Under-17 women’s World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

The Independent UK

Nigeria: Police use tear gas on anniversary of fatal protest

Nigerian police officers have fired tear gas at protesters in Lagos who were marking the second anniversary of demonstrations against police brutality that turned deadly

Reuters

At least 23 killed in Nigeria after herdsmen attack villagers

Clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the Nigerian state of Benue left at least 23 people dead, a local official said on Thursday, the latest deadly incident fuelled by growing pressure on land resources in Africa's most populous country.

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Nigeria's floods are the worst in a decade. Here's how people try to cope with the devastation

Flooding is not unusual in Nigeria’s massive, population-dense cities. But this year’s floods are reportedly the country’s worst in a decade. They’ve killed more than 600 people, displaced 1.4 million residents and destroyed 89,348 houses and 70,566 hectares of farmland and crops.

The Guardian - UK

‘Nature is striking back’: flooding around the world, from Australia to Venezuela

Heavy rain and rising waters continue to take a deadly toll in countries including Nigeria, Thailand and Vietnam

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