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Nigeria opens investigation after deadly airstrike kills dozens in market

Dozens of people in northeastern Nigeria have been killed in airstrikes carried out by Nigeria's military, which claimed to be targeting jihadists, local residents and NGOs said Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts

The Independent UK

Nigerian Military Blamed for Killing Over 200 at Yobe Market While Targeting Boko Haram Militants

A Nigerian military airstrike on Jilli Market in the northeast has left over 200 feared dead, raising questions about military engagement rules.

International Business Times UK

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At least 100 dead in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say

A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 civilians including children and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported

The Independent UK

Nigerian court convicts more than 300 in mass terrorism trial

A court in Abuja, Nigeria, has convicted over 300 terrorism suspects in a four-day mass trial

The Independent UK

Reform’s petulance over slavery reparations shows it just doesn’t grasp Britain’s place in the modern world

The party’s talk of visa bans for countries seeking reparative justice is not just undemocratic – it displays staggering ignorance about geopolitics, says professor of law and political economy Kojo Koram

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian general and soldiers killed in militant attack on army base

Nigeria's officials say that an army general and several soldiers have been killed during an attempt to raid a military base in the northeast

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Why US now advises against travel to much of Nigeria

Americans have been told not to travel to 23 of Nigeria’s 36 states

The Independent UK

Migrant Who Failed British Driving Test Twice Causes Fatal Crash Near Rudston, Coroner Calls For Licence Reform

A coroner has called for changes to UK driving licence rules for foreign nationals after a Nigerian migrant caused a fatal crash in East Yorkshire

International Business Times UK

TV tonight: riveting documentary about Nigeria’s female film directors

The foreign affairs series delves into Africa’s burgeoning entertainment industry. Plus: a new generation of big cats. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Jihadists kill 18 Nigerian troops including senior brigadier general

Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed 18 troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.

Radio France Internationale

How AI’s language barrier limits climate disaster responses

A message appears online during heavy flooding: “This rain no be small o, everywhere don red.” Someone unfamiliar with the phrasing might hesitate. But for people in Nigeria, this message is immediate and clear: the flooding is severe and worsening.

The Conversation

Attacks on 2 villages in northern Nigeria leave at least 20 people dead, residents say

Gunmen have attacked two communities in Nigeria's north-central region, killing at least 20 people, according to residents

The Independent UK

‘The water is no longer our friend’: how dredging is pushing Lagos Lagoon towards ecosystem collapse – photo essay

Taking sand from the Nigerian city’s lagoon to supply a building boom harms more than fish – it affects the entire food chain, erodes coastlines and is depriving fishing communities of their livelihoods

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Thousands flood Lagos' vibrant Fanti Carnival to celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage

Thousands of revelers have gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, for the annual Lagos Fanti Carnival

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Real Nigerian prince addresses those email scams in viral Vaseline ad

Can you spot a fake?

The Conversation

Nigeria imports 70% of its medicines – why local manufacturing doesn’t meet demand

Nigeria imports at least 70% of its medicines. This is striking for a country of over 230 million people and at least 120 active pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Sports Illustrated

The 20 Best Nigerian Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

The Super Eagles has produced exceptional players who have shone not only across Africa but on the global stage.

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The Times of India

Easter massacre in Nigeria: 26 killed across three states over the weekend

At least 26 people were killed in three separate attacks over the Easter weekend in northern Nigeria, according to the Nigerian military and local officials.

Euronews

Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession

Nigeria marked Good Friday with hundreds of Catholic faithful marching through Lagos in a public reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, linking Christ’s suffering to the country’s economic pain.

Euronews

Europe and Africa look beyond aid toward a partnership of interest

For decades, Europe has been a key partner to Africa, providing aid development support and shaping governance frameworks, but critics say the model is out of step with a changing global reality.

Euronews

Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts

Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies.

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The Boldest Choice in Interiors? Creating Spaces That Don't Conform — Designer Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́ on Rejecting Trends to "Design a Home That Tells Your Story"

For the Nigerian-born British designer, "it's not just about how something looks, but about what it reveals about you: your culture, your history, your influences, and inspirations." Personality in decor just got cooler

Evening Standard

Jordan vs Nigeria LIVE: International friendly result, latest updates and reaction

Super Eagles looking to put World Cup disappointment behind them

The Conversation

Maternity health services in Nigeria are failing women: 4 steps to better care

Nigeria faces one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. Around 1,047 women die for every 100,000 live births, far above the African regional average of about 531 deaths per 100,000. This highlights the fact that not all women are getting maternal healthcare.

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