All posts tagged "Nigeria"

AFCON 2023: Nigeria win classic over Cameroon to storm quarter-finals

Abidjan, (CIV): Ademola Lookman was the hero as Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire...

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Sports

Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

Abidjan, Ivory Coast (AFP):-There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations than a meeting between Nigeria and...

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AFCON 2023: Nigeria book knockout ticket after win over Guinea Bissau

The Super Eagles of Nigeria completed their qualification to the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire...

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AFCON 2023: Nigeria silence hosts Cote d’Ivoire to shake up Group A

The SuperEagles of Nigeria landed a major blow in the race for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON knockout qualification by defeating hosts Cote d’Ivoire...

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Nigerian president suspends poverty minister in corruption scandal

Lagos, (NG): Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Monday suspended his poverty minister Betta Edu following allegations that she diverted public funds into...

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Nigeria to ban degrees from Uganda, Kenya over fraud

Lagos, (NG): The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced it intends to suspend recognition of degree certificates and other academic qualifications from...

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Gunmen kill 13 Islamic school pupils in northwest Nigeria

Gunmen from criminal gangs have killed 13 Islamic seminary pupils during a ceremony celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed in northwest Nigeria’s...

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FULL DRAW: Hosts Ivory Coast draw Nigeria in 2023 AFCON Group stage draw

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: In the draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Abidjan on Thursday, the host nation, Ivory...

Tinubu declared winner of Nigeria’s election as opposition calls for re-vote

According to the country's constitution, in order to have the election judged invalid, the opposition will need to prove the national electoral...

Nigeria awaits results after tight election

The commission has 14 days to officially announce results, but the online tally should be made available over the next few days.

Shocking details emerge on how “separate pipeline” been stealing oil from country

The recent burning of a vessel seized on allegations of carrying 650,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Delta state has also...

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Crime

Boy shoots dead 12-year-old brother while testing bullet-proof charm

Yusuf Abubakar is said to have died on the spot after the shooting while his older brother escaped into the bushes, police...

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High-Ranking Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking

A police statement Monday said the officers were arrested for tampering with narcotic evidence, corruption and unethical practices.

Nigeria Destroys One Million Nearly Expired COVID Vaccine Doses

LAGOS, NIGERIA: Nigeria destroyed more than one million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday after authorities said they could not be...

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Tragedy as Family of 24 people dies after mistaking fertiliser for salt

A family of 24 people have died the same day after consuming a suspected poisoned meal after mistakenly using fertiliser disguising it...

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Cholera outbreak kills 12 people in Niger, health minister says

NIAMEY, Aug 10 (Reuters) – A cholera outbreak in southern Niger has killed 12 people and infected 201 others across three regions,...

Boko Haram leader ‘kills self’ in fight with rival jihadists

Boko Haram’s leader Abubakar Shekau killed himself in a fight against rival jihadist fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)...

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Prophet TB Joshua: Nigerian Televangelist, preacher dies at 57

Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as Prophet TB Joshua, a popular Nigerian preacher and televangelist, has died, family sources told popular...

Top army chief dies in air force plane crash

Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, died in a plane crash Friday on an official visit to the northern state of...

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Breaking

28-year-old man beats his mother-in-law to death

According to reports, the suspect has been known for constantly assaulting his wife on the least provocation.

More than 1,800 inmates escape from Nigeria prison

According to authorities, six prisoners have returned to the prison, while thirty five (35) refused to escape with the disbanded group.

Nigeria’s president Buhari off to UK for ‘Routine medical check’

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to London on Tuesday for a routine medical checkup, the presidency said.

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