Nigeria
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.
U.S. Denies Spreading Monkeypox in Nigeria
Conspiracy theories about the current monkeypox outbreak include claims that Bill Gates somehow manufactured the disease, as well as assertions that it leaked from a lab in Ukraine or China.
Why is Nigeria No Longer a 'Country of Particular Concern'?
In the wake of this latest tragedy and the ongoing violence, re-designating Nigeria as a CPC should be an immediate U.S. policy objective.
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.
Microplastics Widespread in Nigerian Drinking Water, Research Shows
Nigerian drinking water is massively affected by microplastics, according to new research.
What Is Monkeypox And Cold It Be A Threat In The U.S.?
Two more cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the UK, raising questions about whether the disease could emerge in the US
Why Nigeria Could be the Next Afghanistan
The international community can certainly do more than it is doing now. We need not repeat the mistakes of Afghanistan.
One-Of-A-Kind Red Book Chronicles the Benin Empire in Proper Perspective
An extensive narrative of the kingdom's history is told by its own people.
Meta and Chime Join Forces to Sue Alleged Phishing Scammers in Nigeria
As technology evolves, scammers—not just Nigerian ones—are coming up with more unique ways to steal people's money.
Oil Tanker That Can Carry 2M Barrels Explodes at Sea
The vessel had ten crew members on board, the Nigerian company that owns the ship said.
Nigeria Lifts 7-month Twitter Ban as Governments Seek Control, Advantage
"We are facing unprecedented challenges as governments around the world increasingly attempt to intervene and remove content," said Twitter's Sinead McSweeney.
College Security Guard Accused of Impregnating 11-Year-Old Girl by Family
The girl had been sent to work as a maid for her aunt and her husband, who allegedly raped her repeatedly.
1 Million COVID Vaccines Destroyed After Donated Too Close to Expiration
1 million expired COVID vaccine doses were run over by a bulldozer to assure the Nigerian public they would not get expired shots.
90-Year-Old Man Marries Bride Aged 20
Groom Faruk Umar Faruk reportedly paid 1 million Naira ($2,416.98) as a dowry for his new wife.
Nigerians Distributing COVID Vaccines Often Without Pay, Risk of Kidnapping
Health care clinics are delivering vaccinations to villagers who do not have access to the vaccine, risking their lives on routes known for gang activity.
Nigerian Official Says U.K. Travel Ban 'Not Driven By Science'
Only 3.78 million Nigerians have been fully vaccinated out of the country's 206 million population.
Renewables Present an Opportunity for Nigeria's Economic Rebirth
We must shift international financing and technical support away from fossil fuels and toward renewable solutions.
South Korea's 5 Omicron Cases All Connected to Travel to Nigeria
Three remaining cases are connected to a couple who traveled from Nigeria to South Korea on November 24, and their friend who picked them up from the airport and drove them home.
Woman Dies After Venomous Snake Bit Her As She Sat on Toilet
The woman has been identified as Lance Corporal Ogah Bercy of the Nigerian Air Force.
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.
Hope in 'Short Supply': Death Toll Hits 23 After Nigerian Building Collapse
Rescue workers were able to rescue nine people by Tuesday, but no survivors were uncovered Wednesday.
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.
The Climate Crisis Will Not be Fixed by Causing an Energy Crisis in Africa
There is a deal to be done at COP26, but none without the agreement of the nations of Africa.
As Halloween Candy Sales Soar, Donations Run Low for Nigeria's Starving
This Halloween season can save Nigeria if people diverted even a small fraction of candy and party supplies toward donations to feed the hungry.
Parents Give School Permission to Whip Daughter Who Allegedly Drank Alcohol
School officials justified the flogging of several students because it complied with Islamic Law, but the government launched an investigation into the incident.
U.S. Counterterrorism in Africa
Is there a better way to defend the U.S. from anti-American terrorism other than weighing into internal fights on behalf of governments that oftentimes disillusion their own populations?
Mass Prison Break as Hundreds of Inmates Escape
Hundreds of prisoners have reportedly escaped from a medium-security prison, authorities have announced.
Medical Student Flees Anatomy Class After Finding Friend's Body on Table
Medical student Enya Egbe screamed and ran when he recognized one of the corpses he was due to dissect was his close friend.
American Impresses Nigerian Store Workers by Speaking Yoruba in Viral Video
Arieh Smith regularly shocks people in public by speaking their native language, and his latest video using Yoruba has gained over 6 million views in a day.