Nigeria

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Making the existing global population more productive remains the critical, unachieved, objective. (Representational Image)

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27 Apr 2023 12:00 AM

If the appetite for contemporary African art continues to grow, the majority of works are still sold at "reasonable" prices in comparison with the rest of the world. (Photo: AFP)

Nigeria witnesses boom in sale of contemporary art

Nigerian contemporary art booms and prices soar.

03 Nov 2019 2:30 PM

The video of the man has collected a ton of reactions on social media. (Instagram/otto_orondaam)

Watch: Nigerian man climbs on plane’s wing moments before takeoff

An Instagram user shared a post with two videos of the strange incident.

22 Jul 2019 4:18 PM

A viral video of Friday’s incident at the international airport in Lagos also showed panicked passengers who appeared eager to flee the plane. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nigerian man climbs onto wing of commercial plane

Man climbs onto plane wing before takeoff at Nigeria airport.

20 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

'The death toll from the attack has so far increased to 30. We have over 40 people injured,' Usman Kachalla, head of operations at the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said on Monday, raising the tally from 17 dead and 17 wounded. (Representational Image)

At least 30 dead, 40 injured in Nigeria triple suicide bombing

Three bombers detonated their explosives outside a hall in Konduga, 38 kilometres (24 miles) from the Borno state capital Maiduguri.

17 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

Twins are common in the Yoruba ethnic group that dominates this part of Nigeria. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Okra leaves the reason for multiple twins?

Nigeria's twin town ponders cause of multiple births.

10 Apr 2019 2:32 PM

CBI approaches Nigeria for info on businessman

In the present case, the CBI has booked all the accused for criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption among other charges.

26 Sep 2018 5:19 AM

As per doctors, rarely these heart abnormalities are present in the same person. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nigerian boy with rare heart condition gets new lease of life

The boy underwent a successful surgery at Aakash Super Speciality Hospital recently.

22 Jul 2018 5:18 AM

At the immigration desk they told me that I couldn’t enter India. When I asked the reason, they said I should go back to Lagos and ask the immigration authority in Nigeria,” said Koko over the phone from Nigeria to this reporter. (Representational Image)

Football career in India has ended: Deported Nigerian

He said it seems his football career in India is over.

20 Jul 2018 4:41 AM

The outbreak was first spotted in the Bikoro zone, which has 31 of the cases and 274 contacts. There have also been eight cases and 115 contacts in Iboko health zone. (Photo: AP)

Congo receives first doses of Ebola vaccine amid outbreak

Health Ministry said vaccinations would start at weekend, first time vaccine would come into use since it was developed two years ago.

17 May 2018 8:19 AM

Congo’s nine neighbours have been put on high alert in case Ebola crosses a border, especially to Republic of Congo or Central African Republic. (Photo: AFP)

Congo, UN deploy specialists to tackle Ebola epidemic

World Health Organisation obtained 4,000 doses of experimental Ebola vaccine and was preparing for deployment in Congo.

15 May 2018 10:08 AM

The World Health Organisation obtained 4,000 doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine. (Photo: AP)

WHO says 19 dead, 39 infected so far in Congo Ebola outbreak

It said 393 people who identified as contacts of Ebola patients were being followed up.

15 May 2018 9:38 AM

Triumph followed by embarrassment

Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson feels he has received a raw deal from the film’s producers.

03 Apr 2018 7:35 AM

The money was then transferred to Nigeria where the suspects' families lived in a lavish lifestyle. (Representational Image)

Three Nigerian nationals held for fraud

According to the police, the accused were identified as Ifeanyi Justin Lemchi, 37, Chika Ejimonu, 35, and Onyedikachi.

31 Mar 2018 5:07 AM

'Our Mission in Abuja (Nigeria) is in touch with the authorities in Benin and Nigeria for their help in locating the ship and is constantly monitoring the situation. A 24-hour helpline number set up by the Embassy for information on those missing is +234-9070343860,' Kumar informed in another tweet. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Oil tanker with 22 Indians goes missing off West African coast: MEA

MEA spokesperson informed that the Indian authorities based in Nigeria have sought the country’s help in locating the missing oil tanker.

04 Feb 2018 9:28 AM

Nigerian fashion magazine stirs debate about men in skirts

The magazine reflects the growth of a more public debate in some parts of the continent about gender issues.

21 Sep 2017 2:07 PM

NCB unearths drug racket; arrests six women, including 2 from Nigeria

The arrested foreigners include two women from Nigeria and one each from Spain and Bolivia, officials said.

16 May 2017 2:09 PM

There are 55,000 people living in tents and straw huts inside the geometric garrison, protected from Boko Haram jihadists by the military. (Representational Image)

No way home for victims of Boko Haram

Authorities estimate that 3,000 people have come to the Ngala camp in the past month, seeking shelter and food in a devastated region.

14 Dec 2016 10:37 AM

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