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Lagos governor re-elected in victory for Nigeria ruling party

The governor of Lagos easily won re-election in low turn-out local voting, figures showed on Sunday, a victory for Nigeria's ruling party just weeks after the commercial capital backed the opposition in a disputed presidential election.

Reuters

Nigeria counts votes after tense local elections

Vote counting was underway in Nigeria on Sunday following local elections marred by reports of violence, bribery and signs of low turnout.

Radio France Internationale

The woman who could be Nigeria’s first elected female governor

Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigeria’s first elected female governor, in Saturday’s election.

Al Jazeera

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Nigeria electing governors after disputed presidential vote

Millions of Nigerians are heading back to the polls for gubernatorial elections after last month's disputed presidential vote

The Independent UK

Nigerians vote in delayed governorship elections with Lagos state in play

Nigerians return to the polls on Saturday to elect new state governors, with many focusing on the race in commercial hub Lagos and how the electoral body conducts voting after criticism of its handling of last month's disputed presidential election.

Reuters

Arsenal face difficult task keeping hotshot happy as reaction to snub speaks volumes

Gareth Southgate named his 25-man squad for England's upcoming matches against Ukraine and Italy - and the reaction presented a potential issue for Arsenal this summer

Daily Mirror

Commentary: Nigeria’s electoral democracy seeks to find its footing after contentious election

President Joe Biden, in his March 5 visit to Selma, Alabama, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting democracy and protecting voting rights. This commitment echoed loudly in Africa’s largest democracy, which experienced a contentious presidential election on Feb. 25. In response to an avalanche of criticism, the government postponed for…

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TikToker goes viral for slick moves in Arndale takeaway - and he does it with a kebab in hand

The 23-year-old was doing the Zanku - which is a hugely popular Nigerian dance

Manchester Evening News

Bird flu: Nigeria is on major migratory bird routes, new strains keep appearing

Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of birds, commonly called “bird flu”, which has been recurring in Nigeria since 2006. It has resulted in the loss of millions of birds and income for people who rely on the poultry industry. Nigeria is currently grappling with another outbreak which…

The Conversation

Nigeria had 93 million registered voters, but only a quarter voted: 5 reasons why

Nigerians went to the polls in late February to vote for a new president, as well as representatives to two houses of the federal parliament. The turnout was abysmal. There were over 93 million registered voters. But only a little over 25 million people voted. The Conversation Africa asked political…

The Conversation

Napoli Advances to Champions League QF for 1st Time

Napoli beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in its history — and making it three Italian teams in the final eight. Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring record with a goal in each half and Piotr Zieliński converted a penalty…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Toyin Falola: 3 recent books that explain the work of Nigeria's famous decolonial scholar

Toyin Falola, distinguished professor of history, is one of Africa’s most accomplished intellectuals. Born Oloruntoyin Falola in 1953 in the Nigerian city of Ibadan, he grew up in a sprawling, polygamous household that practised Islam, Christianity and ancient Yoruba spirituality.

The Conversation

Arsenal star Folarin Balogun tipped to make USMNT decision in major England snub

Arsenal news as the services of Folarin Balogun become highly-contested on the international stage following his splendid season at Stade de Reims

Football London

Nigeria's central bank made critical mistakes that doomed the country's currency redesign

Nigeria has successfully introduced new banknotes on about 10 occasions since independence in 1960. So why has the latest attempt been so controversial and traumatic? And what measures need to be taken to avoid a future debacle?

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The Independent UK

Nigeria's old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis

Nigeria’s central bank has extended the timeline to swap out its old currency for redesigned notes after the change triggered a cash shortage

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup: Who are England playing and what is their group?

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Conversation

Child victims of sexual violence aren’t heard or understood: Nigerian study

Violence against children is a global problem. A 2020 Global Status Report revealed that every year, almost one billion children globally encounter some form of violence, such as neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse.

Dynamite News

Nigerian national arrested in Delhi for supplying drugs

The Delhi Police on Monday arrested a Nigerian national whom they recovered 1050 grams of methaqualone (drugs) worth crores of Rupees in the international market. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two Nigerians caught for cheating Delhi woman

Delhi police have arrested two Nigerian men for allegedly cheating a woman in the national capital on pretext of clearing customs fees for valueable items. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: family planning must be part of urban development plans

Nigeria is rapidly urbanising, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate shows that 53% of the 213 million Nigerians live in urban areas. That’s projected to rise above 70% by 2050.

The Guardian - UK

Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu review – an otherworldly vision of Nigeria

A boarding school is the backdrop for a metaphysical journey in this magical-realist debut

The Independent UK

Nigerian politician accused of organ-harvest plot is a ‘victim’, court hears

It is alleged a 21-year-old street trader from Lagos was to be rewarded for donating a kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu in an £80,000 private procedure.

Daily Record

Heartbreaking attempt to bring Nigerian parents to Dumfries to visit son's grave

Abdul Mutalie Abdulazeez died after being found injured in Lockerbie in the early hours of February 1

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria postpones state elections after contested presidential vote

Nigeria's electoral commission has pushed back elections to choose state governors and lawmakers, which had been due this weekend, to allow more time to reset the electronic voting system at the centre of a dispute over last month's closely fought presidential poll.

The Independent UK

Nigeria bus crashes into train; 6 dead and dozens injured

Six people were killed and dozens injured when a train crashed into a passenger bus in Lagos, Nigeria

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