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South Africa apologises to Nigeria for xenophobic violence
Add a CommentSouth Africa has apologised to Nigeria over a spate of attacks in which Nigerians and other foreigners have been targeted. A special envoy from South Africa presented an apology from President Cyril Ramaphosa to his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari in … Read more →
MTN closes down all stores in Nigeria after anti-South African attacks
Add a CommentThe Nigerian division of South African telecom operator MTN said on Wednesday it will close all stores and service centres in the country until further notice after its facilities in three cities were attacked. The facilities were attacked after days … Read more →
US imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians involved in ‘undermining democracy’
Add a CommentThe U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians it said were involved in trying to undermine democracy in presidential and parliamentary elections this year. The department did not name the individuals or say how … Read more →
Nigerian kidnapper apologises to Ghana and Nigeria
Add a CommentSampson Agarlor, one of the alleged kidnappers of the two Canadian nationals in Kumasi has apologized to the Canadian ladies and their families, the Republic of Ghana and Nigeria for his actions. “I take this opportunity to apologize to the … Read more →
PHOTO: Nigeria unveils stunning World Cup outfit
Add a CommentOnce again, the Nigerian national team have taken their World Cup style to a whole new level as they set off for Russia yesterday. They have made a name for themselves as a team to watch at this summer’s tournament in Russia, not … Read more →
Nigeria uncovers over 80,000 ‘ghost’ policemen on gov’t payroll
Add a CommentThere are over 80,000 ghost police officers in Nigeria, data from the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has revealed. According to local media reports, the disclosure came after staff count and full integration of payrolls across the country’s … Read more →
UK to build £700,000 prison in Nigeria
Add a CommentThe UK is to pay for a new wing in one of Nigeria’s largest prisons to help expedite the transfer of offenders from British jails. Up to £700,000 will be spent on a 112-bed annex in Kiri Kiri prison in … Read more →
Ghana, Nigeria will be empty if US gave free visas for a week – Pastor Mensa Otabil
Add a CommentGhana, Nigeria and many countries in Africa would be empty if the United States of America decides to give free visas for just a week, Pastor Mensa Otabil has said. The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) founder told his congregation … Read more →
Gambia jollof beats Ghana, Nigeria in jollof rice competition
Add a CommentGambia has been adjudged the winner of the Jollof Rice Competition organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) as part of activities marking the Jollof Festival at the weekend. The competition, which featured Ghana, Gambia, Nigeria and Senegal, formed part … Read more →
3 Female suicide bombers kill 27 in Nigeria
Add a CommentThree female suicide bombers have carried out an attack that has killed at least 27 people in north-eastern Nigeria, officials say. Dozens were injured when the women blew themselves up outside a refugee camp near Maiduguri in Borno state – … Read more →
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