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Sex Worker Allegedly Burned Alive by Customer for Having Quran
The men reportedly "became infuriated by the discovery, pounced on her, beat her up and set her ablaze," according to a source.
Mangled Body of Dead Man Found on Airport Runway, Flights Canceled
The man has not yet been identified and an investigation has been launched to discover who he was and how his body came to be on the runway.
Peaceful Protesters in Nigeria Shot, Killed by Army, Police, Panel Finds
A Nigerian judicial panel submitted a report detailing police killings of peaceful protesters in October 2020 at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos.
Hopes Dim for More Survivors in Fallen Nigerian High-Rise as Families Wait
A Nigerian Red Cross representative said "chances are very slim, very, very slim" that more survivors are in the rubble.
High-Rise That Collapsed in Nigeria Was Supposed to Be 15 Floors, Not 21
The building collapse in Lagos killed at least 14 people and left dozens missing beneath the rubble.
Nigeria's National Power Grid Collapses, Plunging Country Into Blackout
According to a 2020 report, data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria shows that from 2013 to 2020, the government-run national grid system failed 84 times and partially collapsed 43 times.
Joe Biden Urges Nigeria's President Buhari to End Attacks on Protesters
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is facing widespread calls to resign after several protesters were reportedly shot dead by the Nigerian military in the Lekki district of Lagos.
Five Cities Vulnerable To Rising Seas, Including Miami and New York
Recent climate-change projections have put some new cities in the crosshairs
Police Remove Lion Guarding House Opposite School
The lion was rescued by authorities after a petition was filed to the Lagos State Ministry of Environment in Nigeria.
The World's Biggest Cities in 2100
The list includes many cities that westerners won't have even heard of, let alone be able to place on a map.
Is Nigeria's Lagos Really That Bad?
The Nigerian megacity ranked just above the Syrian capital in a recent report. But with a booming economy and young population, is Lagos really that bad?
Nigeria's Megacity to Scrap Popular Yellow Minibuses
Plans to remove the danfo have provoked mixed feelings in Lagos.
Nigerian Vice President Says He Has Buhari's Approval
Yemi Osinbajo took the reins as acting president during Buhari's absence for medical treatment in Britain.
LifeBank is Tackling the Blood Shortage in Lagos
"This is a thing that needs to exist," Mark Zuckerberg said after meeting LifeBank's founder.
Why Are Lagos's Waterfront Communities Being Destroyed?
Tens of thousands of people in Nigeria's biggest city have been left homeless after forced evictions.
Nigeria: Muslim Group Warns Schools Over Hijab Ruling
A court recently ruled that Muslim girls should be allowed to wear the headscarf to school.
Nigeria's Lagos Shuts Churches and Mosques to Cut Noise
Lagos wants to become noise-free by 2020.
Nigeria: 30 Killed in Lagos Building Collapse
The house collapsed after the owners added more floors, despite lacking a permit.
London Fashion Week: Where Are the New Hotspots?
From Helsinki to Mumbai, a host of cities are making an impact on the global style scene.
Buhari's Party Warns Against Pro-Biafra Protest
Supporters of detained Biafran activist Nnamdi Kanu claim 20 million will gather in Nigeria's biggest city.
Celebrating Christmas in Lagos? Better Stay Indoors, Says Police Commissioner
Processions and carnivals could "be hijacked by terrorists and other kinds of insurgents."
Pro-Biafran Protests Are 'Completely Legitimate,' Says Nigerian Minister
Thousands of Nigerians have protested for the release of pro-Biafran activists and an independent state.
Nigeria Opposition's Buhari Ahead as Vote Count Resumes
Buhari ahead with five states to go, but result could change with Niger Delta yet to declare.
Nigerian Presidential Hopeful Pledges to Drive Out Boko Haram
Speaking in London, Muhammadu Buhari says "no inch" of territory will be in hands of terror group if elected.