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Nigeria: At Least 27 Dead, Several Missing After Boat Capsizes In Niger River
A Nigerian river ferry capsized Friday killing at least 27 people and leaving many missing, officials told AFP of the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country's busy waterways.
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India Accords High-Priority To Strategic Partnership With Nigeria: PM Modi
India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria and it will work towards boosting ties in a range of areas, including defence, energy and trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his talks with Nigerian President.
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Hit Nigerian TV Show Raises Awareness On Population Challenges In Africa
The popular Nigerian TV show has stirred discussions on family planning across Africa, highlighting the challenges of raising large families.
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Navi Mumbai Cops Seize Drugs Worth Rs 26 Lakh, 20 Nigerians Arrested
In a significant crackdown, Navi Mumbai Police arrested 20 Nigerian nationals, including 13 women and seven men, who were partying in the Kharghar area and seized Mephedrone drug with an estimated value of Rs 26.77 lakh, officials said on Tuesday.
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Nigerian Court Orders Release of Binance Executive After Charges Dropped
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has been released after the government dropped money laundering charges against him. Gambaryan had been in detention in Nigeria since late February.
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"Inhumane Treatment": Stranded In Airport For 20 Hours, Nigeria Football Team Boycott AFCON Qualifier vs Libya
The Nigerian team were held at an abandoned airport in Libya for more than 20 hours after their chartered flight landed Sunday.
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Binance Executive Denied Bail in Nigeria Money Laundering Case
Tigran Gambaryan, an American citizen, has been in detention in Nigeria since the end of February. He and Binance deny the charges against him. He had asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to free him on medical grounds, arguing that he needed to undergo surgery outside prison and that his health was deteriorating.
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Nigerian Zookeeper Mauled To Death By Lion After Leaving Safety Gate Open During Feeding
A zookeeper in Nigeria was mauled to death by a lion after he failed to secure the locks on its enclosure when he went to feed it.
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Nigerian Man Tries To Smuggle Cocaine Worth Rs 25 Crore At Delhi Airport, Arrested
A Nigerian man has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country Cocaine worth Rs 25 crore at the international airport in Delhi, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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Man Who Designed Nigeria's Flag To Get Burial A Year After Death
A year after the man who designed the Nigerian flag died at 87, his family has decided to bury his body. The family had been waiting for the government to fulfill its promise to arranging a state burial for him, but the promise never materialised.
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From Controversy To Crown: South African Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina, born to a Nigerian father in South Africa, was forced to withdraw from the Miss South Africa contest amidst a wave of anti-foreigner sentiment.
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Nigeria’s Crypto Investors Urge Government to Follow India's Approach in Tackling Binance Dispute: Report
Crypto investors in Nigeria have asked the government to follow India’s approach and regulate crypto businesses rather than taking extreme measures. While Nigerian authorities are embroiled in a court battle with the exchange after imprisoning two of its executives, India dealt with a similar situation with a measured approach, crypto traders fro...
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Nigerian Man Visits 150 Fast Food Restaurants In 24 Hours To Set World Record
A content creator has broken a Guinness World Record by visiting numerous fast food joints in Nigeria. The previous record holders had accomplished the feat in New York.
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Infinix Xpad Confirmed to Offer 11-Inch Display, MediaTek Helio G99 SoC; Price Leaked
Infinix Xpad is expected to launch soon as the first tablet offering from the Transsion Holdings subsidiary. Ahead of an official announcement, the Android tablet has been teased by the Nigerian arm of Infinix. The company has confirmed several specifications of the tablet. It will feature an 11-inch screen and come in three colour options. Meanwh...
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In A First, 28-Year-Old Deaf Woman Crowned Miss South Africa Amid Controversy
She was declared the winner after finalist Chidimma Adetshina withdrew due to criticism regarding her Nigerian origin and allegations regarding her mother's identity.
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Nigeria: At Least 27 Dead, Several Missing After Boat Capsizes In Niger River
A Nigerian river ferry capsized Friday killing at least 27 people and leaving many missing, officials told AFP of the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country's busy waterways.
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India Accords High-Priority To Strategic Partnership With Nigeria: PM Modi
India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria and it will work towards boosting ties in a range of areas, including defence, energy and trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his talks with Nigerian President.
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Hit Nigerian TV Show Raises Awareness On Population Challenges In Africa
The popular Nigerian TV show has stirred discussions on family planning across Africa, highlighting the challenges of raising large families.
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Navi Mumbai Cops Seize Drugs Worth Rs 26 Lakh, 20 Nigerians Arrested
In a significant crackdown, Navi Mumbai Police arrested 20 Nigerian nationals, including 13 women and seven men, who were partying in the Kharghar area and seized Mephedrone drug with an estimated value of Rs 26.77 lakh, officials said on Tuesday.
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Nigerian Court Orders Release of Binance Executive After Charges Dropped
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has been released after the government dropped money laundering charges against him. Gambaryan had been in detention in Nigeria since late February.
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"Inhumane Treatment": Stranded In Airport For 20 Hours, Nigeria Football Team Boycott AFCON Qualifier vs Libya
The Nigerian team were held at an abandoned airport in Libya for more than 20 hours after their chartered flight landed Sunday.
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Binance Executive Denied Bail in Nigeria Money Laundering Case
Tigran Gambaryan, an American citizen, has been in detention in Nigeria since the end of February. He and Binance deny the charges against him. He had asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to free him on medical grounds, arguing that he needed to undergo surgery outside prison and that his health was deteriorating.
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Nigerian Zookeeper Mauled To Death By Lion After Leaving Safety Gate Open During Feeding
A zookeeper in Nigeria was mauled to death by a lion after he failed to secure the locks on its enclosure when he went to feed it.
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Nigerian Man Tries To Smuggle Cocaine Worth Rs 25 Crore At Delhi Airport, Arrested
A Nigerian man has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country Cocaine worth Rs 25 crore at the international airport in Delhi, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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Man Who Designed Nigeria's Flag To Get Burial A Year After Death
A year after the man who designed the Nigerian flag died at 87, his family has decided to bury his body. The family had been waiting for the government to fulfill its promise to arranging a state burial for him, but the promise never materialised.
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From Controversy To Crown: South African Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina, born to a Nigerian father in South Africa, was forced to withdraw from the Miss South Africa contest amidst a wave of anti-foreigner sentiment.
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Nigeria’s Crypto Investors Urge Government to Follow India's Approach in Tackling Binance Dispute: Report
Crypto investors in Nigeria have asked the government to follow India’s approach and regulate crypto businesses rather than taking extreme measures. While Nigerian authorities are embroiled in a court battle with the exchange after imprisoning two of its executives, India dealt with a similar situation with a measured approach, crypto traders fro...
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Nigerian Man Visits 150 Fast Food Restaurants In 24 Hours To Set World Record
A content creator has broken a Guinness World Record by visiting numerous fast food joints in Nigeria. The previous record holders had accomplished the feat in New York.
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Infinix Xpad Confirmed to Offer 11-Inch Display, MediaTek Helio G99 SoC; Price Leaked
Infinix Xpad is expected to launch soon as the first tablet offering from the Transsion Holdings subsidiary. Ahead of an official announcement, the Android tablet has been teased by the Nigerian arm of Infinix. The company has confirmed several specifications of the tablet. It will feature an 11-inch screen and come in three colour options. Meanwh...
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In A First, 28-Year-Old Deaf Woman Crowned Miss South Africa Amid Controversy
She was declared the winner after finalist Chidimma Adetshina withdrew due to criticism regarding her Nigerian origin and allegations regarding her mother's identity.
