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Nigerian proverb of the day: "One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms" and why old wounds make us fear harmless things

A Nigerian proverb, "One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms," highlights how past trauma can lead to unwarranted caution. While learning from painful experiences is vital for survival, the saying warns against letting fear expand to harmless situations. True wisdom lies in distinguishing real…

The Times of India

Gunmen attack farming community, killing at least 15 in northwest Nigeria in latest deadly assault

An official says gunmen have killed at least 15 people in a farming community in northwestern Nigeria

The Independent UK

Nigerian proverb of the day: "A person who stares at the gutter for a long time will kill fish" and a lesson in patience, persistence and reward

Stare at a gutter long enough and you'll catch fish. It sounds like nonsense at first. Who finds fish in a gutter? But that's the sly trick of this Nigerian proverb, which uses an unlikely picture to make a very down to earth point. A person who stares at the…

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Bigger Global Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed down -152 (-2.90%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -100 (-2.56%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Friday as signs of larger global supplies sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Bloomberg reported Friday that Nigerian cocoa exports...

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Long Liquidation Weighs on Cocoa Prices as Nigerian Cocoa Exports Jump

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -135 (-2.57%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -85 (-2.18%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today as signs of larger global supplies sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Bloomberg reported today that Nigerian cocoa exports in May...

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Can the IMF help Africa break the debt cycle? {Business Africa}

Can the International Monetary Fund finally help Africa break out of its multi-generational loop of rescue and repayment and here is how Nigerian businesses are using stablecoins to bypass traditional banks to fight inflation.

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Ranked! The 15 greatest World Cup goals you’ve probably forgotten

The World Cup has produced so many memorable strikes that these jaw-dropping goals – taken from the last seven tournaments – don’t get the credit they deserve

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Nigeria's Senate passes bill to allow creation of state police to tackle insecurity

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill for the creation of state police in a major reform that would reshape the policing structure of the conflict-racked nation

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Homophobic attacks are an affront to any civilised society

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A documentary by The Independent exposing the brutal blackmailing of gay and trans people in Nigeria should be required viewing for Britain’s incoming administration. It’s also a reminder of how properly funded international development can send a powerful signal to the world

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Voices: I was persecuted like these LGBTQ+ people – we can’t sit back and do nothing

COMMENT: Jide Macaulay is a gay Anglican minister who has spent much of his life helping the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria. He is clear that Bel Trew’s new documentary ‘Hunted’ has a message that needs to be listened to – and acted upon

The Independent UK

‘I thought I’d be lynched’: Inside the deadly attacks on Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community

ON THE GROUND: Chief international correspondent Bel Trew investigates the phenomenon of ‘kito’ attacks in Nigeria, where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, beaten and extorted by gangs in a rising surge of violence and hatred

The Independent UK

Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+

This is the world of “kito” attacks in Nigeria: where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, tortured and extorted by gangs in a rising surge in violence and hatred.

The Independent UK

Inua Ellams on writing for Doctor Who: ‘It felt like God had given me the keys to his workshop’

Poet and playwright Inua Ellams has described the surreal experience of writing for Doctor Who, after becoming the first writer to bring the show to Nigeria on screen with his episode "The Story & the Engine."

The Independent UK

Armed group in Nigeria kills at least 20 people and exchanges gunfire with police

Police say an armed group has killed at least 20 people in Nigeria

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Twins Marry Twins: Heartwarming Nigerian Double Wedding Goes Viral and Melts the Internet

Twin brothers and sisters celebrated a unique double wedding in Nigeria, capturing global attention with their heartwarming ceremony and viral social media presence.

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‘I was crying almost every night’: Woman quit her $180K tech job despite living the American dream, here’s why

A Nigerian woman, Primzy, walked away from a $180,000 tech career in the US, finding misery despite achieving immigrant success. Her story, which went viral, highlights the struggle between external achievements and personal fulfillment. After facing parental disappointment, she pursued photography, finding joy and eventually earning her father's validation, proving…

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Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: an African dream that could reshape world energy markets

After two decades of delays, the colossal trans-Saharan gas megaproject to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria is back in the spotlight with this month's announcement that construction of the Algerian section had rebegun. The pipeline, once completed, could fundamentally reshape Europe's energy map.

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Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following a series of anti-migrant marches and reported attacks on some foreign nationals are struggling to settle into a new life back home

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UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators

A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight

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‘The sea took everything away’: how Nigeria’s ‘Happy City’ is disappearing beneath the waves

More than half of Ayetoro – a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s – has been lost to the ocean, and its remaining people are running out of options

The Independent UK

Former Nigerian oil minister who allegedly stayed in £2.8m central London home cleared of bribery charges

Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of five counts of bribery and one of conspiracy to commit bribery

The Conversation

Money, food and survival: what drives paid sex among young mums in 3 African countries

Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have engaged in this exchange in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria and 25% in Uganda. The behaviour has been linked…

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Trial shows plastic sheet could save thousands bleeding to death during childbirth: ‘Beyond our wildest dreams’

IN FOCUS: A woman dies from postpartum haemorrhage somewhere in the world every 12 minutes, but an innovative plastic drape could save tens of thousands of lives a year. Liz Cookman reports

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Every Goal Lionel Messi Has Scored at the World Cup

Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals are the joint-most in tournament history.

The Economic Times

SEEPCO supplies 6 million barrels of Nigerian crude to Indian refiners

Amidst West Asia crisis concerns, India's state-run refiners diversified oil supplies by sourcing nearly six million barrels from Nigeria's SEEPCO between March and May 2026. This move, utilizing crude from SEEPCO's Okwuibome field, bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, bolstering India's energy security during global uncertainty.

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