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Protests In Nigeria Over Economic Crisis Turn Violent

Mass demonstrations in Nigeria over economic crisis turn violent, leading to casualties and arrests. Protesters demand reinstatement of subsidies amidst ec...

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Miss South Africa finalist faces xenophobic abuse over Nigerian heritage

Human Rights Watch says anti-immigrant rhetoric soared in South Africa ahead of this year’s election

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Nigeria anti-hardship protests turn deadly as police fire shots, tear gas

At least 13 protesters have been killed during mass protests in Nigeria over the country's economic crisis, a rights group claimed Friday. Nigeria's police chief defended the security forces, saying they had acted professionally.

Radio France Internationale

‘Nigerians are tired’: Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs

Thousands are protesting poor governance, corruption and the increasing cost of living in Africa’s most populous nation.

Al Jazeera

Rights group says 13 killed during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis. Hundreds arrested

A rights group says at least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests against Nigeria's economic crisis that turned violent in several states

The Independent UK

Bombing in Nigeria's Borno state kills more than 15 people, say police

Although no one has claimed the attack, Boko Haram are suspected to be behind a bombing which killed at least 16 people on Wednesday, the latest in a series of lethal attacks against civilians in the area.

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Miss South Africa contestant faces backlash over Nigerian father

Chidimma Adetshina subjected to online abuse and questions about whether she is South African amid anti-African immigrant sentiment

The Guardian - UK

Billionaire former Glencore oil trader charged with corruption in West Africa

Alex Beard and four other executives charged with conspiring to make corrupt payments in long-running SFO investigation

The Guardian - UK

Security forces fire tear gas as anti-government protests break out across Nigeria

Thousands of Nigerians are protesting against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation

The Independent UK

Up to seven reportedly dead in Nigeria after clashes between police and citizens

Anti-government protests held in Abuja, Minna, Katsina and Lagos despite official efforts to stifle it

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria Protests Against Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Protests in Nigeria over cost-of-living crisis met with tear gas by security forces. Demonstrators demand reinstatement of subsidies and better quality of ...

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Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices

Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria Police Fire Tear Gas On Hardship Protests

Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living.

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The Independent UK

Onyeka Onwenu death: Nigerian ‘national treasure’ singer, actor and activist dies aged 72

Musician died from a heart attack after performing at a private party in Lagos

The Conversation

Nigeria under cost of living pressure: 8 essential reads on rising tensions

In recent times, Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy, has been under intense pressure.

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian singer, actor and activist Onyeka Onwenu dies aged 72

Nicknamed the ‘Elegant Stallion’, the revered star died after performing at a private party in Lagos

The Conversation

Fela Kuti is more famous today than ever – what’s behind his global power

Almost three decades after his passing in 1997, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and activist who created the Afrobeat music movement, remains the subject of global obsession.

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Evening Standard

Chelsea in talks over stunning swap deal with Victor Osmihen pushing to leave Napoli

Romelu Lukaku could join Italian giants with Nigerian international signing for Blues on loan

Al Jazeera

‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria

Rights groups say the traditional practice that seeks to protect girls from sexual predators is a form of mutilation.

Sports Illustrated

Nigeria Basketball's First Olympic Win In 20 Years Led to Best Photos of Paris Games

The Nigeria women's national basketball team, also known as the D'Tigress, upset Australia in Paris for its first Olympics win in 20 years, leading to some of the best photos of the year.

The Guardian - UK

Demonstrators in Nigeria gather days early for anti-government protests

Crowds converge on Suleja over economic hardship and record inflation amid warnings against mass action

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen left out of Napoli pre-season squad amid links with Arsenal and Chelsea

Nigerian international expected to leave club this summer

AAP

Off-colour Opals shocked in Nigerian Olympic upset

The Opals were made to pay for constant turnovers and poor free-throw shooting in a 13-point loss to Nigeria that has severely dented their Olympic hopes.

International Business Times

Nigeria's Army, Security Agency Warn Against Kenya-style Protests

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring living costs, with the military saying it would head off "anarchy".

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