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At least three dead after Nigerian oil vessel explosion, company says

At least three people died in the explosion of the oil storage and production vessel, FPSO Trinity Spirit, last week while four more crew were still missing, the operating company said in a statement on Monday.

Reuters

Covid news: Anti-vax mob targets UK opposition leader; Sweden eases travel curbs – as it happened

Police rescue Keir Starmer from protesters; Sweden move comes as country plans to remove Omicron restrictions on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

Joe Aribo is a Crystal Palace 'target' as Rangers midfielder wanted to fill void left by loan star's pending return

Patrick Vieira is reportedly keen on the Nigeria international as he faces losing Conor Gallagher in the close season.

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‘We play to forget what happened’: football’s refuge for girls who fled atrocities

In Cameroon’s Minawao refugee camp, young Nigerians use the game to help rebuild lives put in danger by Boko Haram

The Guardian - UK

UAE Lifts Travel Ban to 12 African Countries for Vaccinated Citizens

The United Arab Emirates announced that it will lift a travel ban to 12 African countries for citizens who are fully vaccinated, state news agency WAM said on Friday. The countries include Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Fully…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Explosion at Nigerian oil vessel sparks fears of major spill

While the extent of damage is not clear yet, the boat can process 22,000 barrels of oil a day and store up to 2 million.

Al Jazeera

Egypt beat Cameroon on penalties at AFCON semi-final

In tonight's edition: ECOWAS leaders hold an emergency summit in Ghana after a series of coups on the continent. Also, Mali's cotton sector is hit hard by ECOWAS measures after its military coup. In Nigeria, an explosion on an oil vessel off the coast sparks fears of environmental damage; the…

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Nigeria says it has recovered at least $750 million linked to corruption

Nigeria's financial crimes agency recovered at least $750 million in local and foreign currency linked to corruption and fraud last year, the minister of information said on Thursday.

Reuters

Nigerian oil production and storage vessel explodes

An oil production and storage vessel exploded off the coast of Nigeria early on Wednesday with 10 crew members on board though it was unclear if there were any casualties or how much crude might have spilled into the sea.

Reuters

Oil tanker capable of carrying 2 million barrels explodes off coast of Nigeria

The ‘Trinity Spirit’ had 10 crew members onboard and it is unclear how much oil has been spilled

The Independent UK

Nigeria eyes Standard Chartered rail project loan after Chinese hold up

Nigeria has approached Standard Chartered Bank for funding of two rail projects, its Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi said on Wednesday, after delays from Chinese lenders.

Reuters

Tribute to Robert Roy 'Bob' Golding who 'inspired fascination' for wildlife in Bristol and beyond

Bob loved to share this joy with others

Bristol Post

Nigeria's ‘miracle examination centres’ undermine education: how to stop the rot

In Nigeria, the West African Examination Council and National Examination Council are the agencies that conduct the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations. The results serve as evidence of completion of secondary school in Nigeria. They are required to qualify for some employment opportunities and contest certain political offices. They’re also needed…

The Conversation

Hunger crisis looms in Nigeria's 'food basket' amid conflict

Violence in northwestern Nigeria between farmers and herders over access to water and land has put food production at risk in Africa’s most populous nation

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Daily Mirror

Mohamed Salah reacts to shock AFCON exit as Liverpool star opens up on "tough" tournament

The Egyptian talisman has admitted he was stunned to see one of the favourites for the tournament in Nigeria be dumped out of the competition at the round of 16 stage

Glasgow Live

Nigeria formally requests return of 'looted' artefacts held by Glasgow museums

The request concerns a total of eight bronze objects within the city's civic collection which have been identified to the sacking of Benin City by the British Army in 1897.

Al Jazeera

Online abuse, death threats for Nigeria players after AFCON exit

Nigeria got knocked out of the AFCON in the last-16. Some fans decided to take out their frustration on social media.

Reuters

Gunmen kill 11 Nigerian security agents, some villagers -state governor

Gunmen in Nigeria have killed 11 security agents and several villagers after attacking remote villages in the north-central state of Niger, its governor Alhaji Bello said on Monday.

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The Conversation

'COVID-419': how cybercriminals in Nigeria exploited schemes to help people in need

The COVID-19 pandemic, with its lockdown and social isolation, has added to the vulnerability of many Nigerians in several ways. Aside from health risks and disruption to livelihoods, the move from physical to virtual relationships heightened the exposure of people to cybercriminals.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia Fires Coach Kebaier after African Cup Exit

The Tunisian Football Federation fired national team coach Mondher Kebaier on Sunday following a quarterfinal exit at the African Cup of Nations. He was replaced by his assistant, Jalel Kadri, the federation said. Kadri will oversee the team in a World Cup qualifying playoff against Mali in March. Tunisia beat…

Leeds Live

Bridge to be named after Leeds man 'hounded to death' by police in 1960s

David Oluwale travelled to the UK from Nigeria in 1949

Daily Mirror

'World's youngest billionaire' aged 9 owns a Bentley and flies around in private jet

Mompha Junior, nine, from Lagos in Nigeria, received his first mansion when he was just six years old and has been given a Bentley as a "first car" by his multimillionaire dad

Daily Mirror

How Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Premier League stars fared in AFCON Last 16 games

The first round of knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 produced some more memorable moments as 16 teams soon became eight ahead of the Quarter-Finals

The Conversation

Nigeria needs more social science research: how to boost output

Sub-Saharan Africa faces some of the biggest challenges to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. For instance, Nigeria has at least 87 million people in extreme poverty. The country’s unemployment rate was over 33.3%, the second highest in the world, at the end of 2020.

Evening Standard

Nigeria still reeling from AFCON exit amid Instagram abuse, manager questions and imminent World Cup decider

The post-mortem continues for Nigeria after the pre-tournament favourites’ early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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