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Niger Delta Communities Sue Shell for Environmental Damage in UK Courts
Over 13,000 Nigerians are suing Shell in the UK for environmental damage in the Niger Delta, citing groundwater contamination 1,000 times above legal limits and alleged oil theft costing Nigeria $700 million monthly.
Niger Delta Communities Sue Shell for Environmental Damage in UK Courts
Over 13,000 Nigerians are suing Shell in the UK for environmental damage in the Niger Delta, citing groundwater contamination 1,000 times above legal limits and alleged oil theft costing Nigeria $700 million monthly.
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40% Bias Score
Adichie's New Novel Explores Motherhood, Grief, and Women's Lives
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a 47-year-old Nigerian author, released her first novel in over a decade, "Dream Count", after overcoming writer's block stemming from pregnancy and grief from losing her parents; the novel explores the lives of four women.
Adichie's New Novel Explores Motherhood, Grief, and Women's Lives
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a 47-year-old Nigerian author, released her first novel in over a decade, "Dream Count", after overcoming writer's block stemming from pregnancy and grief from losing her parents; the novel explores the lives of four women.
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Nigeria Expands Deradicalization Program to Combat Banditry in North West
Nigeria's government is expanding its deradicalization program, "Operation Safe Corridor", to the North West region to counter banditry, despite concerns about its effectiveness in addressing financially motivated crime as opposed to ideologically driven terrorism. The program has reintegrated about...
Nigeria Expands Deradicalization Program to Combat Banditry in North West
Nigeria's government is expanding its deradicalization program, "Operation Safe Corridor", to the North West region to counter banditry, despite concerns about its effectiveness in addressing financially motivated crime as opposed to ideologically driven terrorism. The program has reintegrated about...
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Lagos Rent Crisis: Inflation Fuels Housing Crisis in Nigeria
Soaring inflation in Nigeria, resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies and currency controls in May 2023, has caused a dramatic increase in rent prices across Lagos, impacting millions and causing significant hardship for families who are struggling to pay higher rent costs. This crisis is furth...
Lagos Rent Crisis: Inflation Fuels Housing Crisis in Nigeria
Soaring inflation in Nigeria, resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies and currency controls in May 2023, has caused a dramatic increase in rent prices across Lagos, impacting millions and causing significant hardship for families who are struggling to pay higher rent costs. This crisis is furth...
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Australian Citizen Sues Government for Alleged Racial Profiling at Sydney Airport
An Australian man of Nigerian descent is suing the Australian government for racial discrimination, alleging that border force officers detained him 32 times at Sydney Airport between 1998 and 2020 without cause, and offered him $80,000 to drop the case.
Australian Citizen Sues Government for Alleged Racial Profiling at Sydney Airport
An Australian man of Nigerian descent is suing the Australian government for racial discrimination, alleging that border force officers detained him 32 times at Sydney Airport between 1998 and 2020 without cause, and offered him $80,000 to drop the case.
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Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, artifacts looted in 1897 by British forces; this is the largest single return of such artifacts, following similar actions by museums in London and Rhode Island, and sets a precedent for other nations.
Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, artifacts looted in 1897 by British forces; this is the largest single return of such artifacts, following similar actions by museums in London and Rhode Island, and sets a precedent for other nations.
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Ramadan Arrests in Kano Amidst US-China-Canada Trade War
In Kano, Nigeria, 20 Muslims were arrested for eating and drinking in public during Ramadan; police plan continued enforcement. Simultaneously, escalating trade disputes between the US, Canada, and China resulted in retaliatory tariffs.
Ramadan Arrests in Kano Amidst US-China-Canada Trade War
In Kano, Nigeria, 20 Muslims were arrested for eating and drinking in public during Ramadan; police plan continued enforcement. Simultaneously, escalating trade disputes between the US, Canada, and China resulted in retaliatory tariffs.
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Nigerian Ramadan School Closures Spark Religious Tensions
Four Nigerian states with Muslim majorities closed schools during Ramadan, prompting outrage from Christian groups and students' unions who cite disruptions to education and discrimination against non-Muslim students; the closures, enforced by state authorities and Islamic police, have sparked natio...
Nigerian Ramadan School Closures Spark Religious Tensions
Four Nigerian states with Muslim majorities closed schools during Ramadan, prompting outrage from Christian groups and students' unions who cite disruptions to education and discrimination against non-Muslim students; the closures, enforced by state authorities and Islamic police, have sparked natio...
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Nigeria: Ramadan Arrests in Kano State
Kano State's Islamic police (Hisbah) arrested 25 people—20 for not fasting and 5 for selling food—during Ramadan's first days; they were charged in a Sharia court, a harsher approach than last year's warnings.
Nigeria: Ramadan Arrests in Kano State
Kano State's Islamic police (Hisbah) arrested 25 people—20 for not fasting and 5 for selling food—during Ramadan's first days; they were charged in a Sharia court, a harsher approach than last year's warnings.
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Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens as Impeached Speaker Reclaims Office
Following allegations of misconduct, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13th, leading to the election of Mojisola Meranda. However, Obasa returned on February 27th, claiming his removal was illegal, creating a constitutional crisis.
Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens as Impeached Speaker Reclaims Office
Following allegations of misconduct, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13th, leading to the election of Mojisola Meranda. However, Obasa returned on February 27th, claiming his removal was illegal, creating a constitutional crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.
Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.
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High Toll Fees on Abuja-Makurdi Road Spark Public Outrage in Nigeria
Nigeria launched toll fees on the Abuja-Makurdi Road to repay a $460.8 million Chinese loan, charging N500-N1,600 per vehicle, sparking public anger due to high existing taxes and contradicting promises to reinvest fuel subsidy savings in infrastructure.
High Toll Fees on Abuja-Makurdi Road Spark Public Outrage in Nigeria
Nigeria launched toll fees on the Abuja-Makurdi Road to repay a $460.8 million Chinese loan, charging N500-N1,600 per vehicle, sparking public anger due to high existing taxes and contradicting promises to reinvest fuel subsidy savings in infrastructure.
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52% Bias Score
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