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Coronavirus: Nigeria reports 91 new cases of COVID-19

Nigeria has recorded 91 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the country’s total number to 873. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control said 74 new cases were recorded in the commercial capital, Lagos, which remains the epicentre of transmission with more than 500
April 23, 2020

Court dismisses rape case against Nigerian pastor

A Nigerian court has thrown out a case brought by a celebrity photographer who accused a flamboyant pastor of raping her. In September Busola Dakolo accused Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo from the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly of raping her twice. She said that
November 14, 2019

Gunmen in mass kidnap in Nigeria’s capital Abuja

Several unknown gunmen are now asking for a ransom after at least nine people were kidnapped on Monday evening in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. They abducted the victims from an area on the outskirts of the city. Reports say the victims include
October 8, 2019
Omoyele Sowore

Nigeria activist Omoyele Sowore charged with insulting president

The Nigerian authorities have charged a political activist with money laundering and insulting the president. Omoyele Sowore was arrested last month after organising street protests against the government. A few hours ago, a court in the capital Abuja ordered his immediate release.
September 24, 2019

Nigerians Get Google Directions in a Local Accent

The technology giant Google has given Nigerian drivers an option to hear travel advice in a local voice when they use Google Maps. The new feature with the local accent is also available on Google Assistant. Up to now, Nigerians have had
July 26, 2019
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