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Nigeria's president sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country’s northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.

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At least 200 children kidnapped from Nigerian school

Gunmen kidnapped more than 200 pupils during a raid on a school in northwest Nigeria, a teacher and local residents said. It is one of the country's largest mass abductions in years.

Radio France Internationale

Mass Abductions By Boko Haram Spark International Concern

Learn about the recurring mass abductions by armed groups in Nigeria, particularly targeting women and girls, and the urgent need for intervention to addre...

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Security Forces Search For Abducted Children In Nigeria

Security forces in Nigeria's northwest region are conducting a rescue operation for nearly 300 abducted school children in Kaduna state. Bandits are suspec...

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Nigeria Sends Troops To Rescue More Than 250 Kidnapped Students

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country's northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.

International Business Times

Nigeria abduction: Hundreds of pupils missing after gunmen storm school

Search and rescue team deployed to find missing children, a majority of them aged between eight and 15.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria Targets Cryptocurrency In Bid To End Naira Freefall

The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is halting operations in Nigeria's naira currency as the government puts cryptobusinesses under increasing scrutiny.

International Business Times

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Dozens of pupils abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s northwest

Gunmen escape with children from a school in Kuriga town in Kaduna state.

Al Jazeera

Over 100 Students Kidnapped In Latest Nigerian School Attack

Over 100 pupils abducted in Nigeria, sparking outrage and concern. Urgent action needed to ensure their safe return and address security challenges in schools.

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Over 200 Displaced Nigerians Abducted By Extremists

Over 200 displaced individuals, mainly women and children, abducted by Islamic extremists in Nigeria, highlighting the vulnerability of conflict-affected p...

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Niger Isolated And Suspicious Despite End Of Sanctions

It's been two weeks since the lifting of tough sanctions on military-ruled Niger, but the pace of economic recovery is slow and the generals have shown no inclination to re-open the border with Benin and seek a diplomatic settlement with neighbouring nations.

International Business Times

Binance Announces Halt To Naira Services Amid Nigeria's Crypto Crackdown

Binance has urged users to withdraw, trade, or convert their NGN balances by Friday following the reported detainment of two of the exchange's senior executives and allegations of "suspicious flows" on the exchange.

International Business Times

‘No justification for Gaza carnage’: Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar

Nigeria’s FM speaks to Al Jazeera about his government’s domestic plans and global approach.

Al Jazeera

Afrobeats and modernism: how the concrete ‘ruins’ of Lagos become a stage

We explore the relationship between Afrobeats and modernism in Lagos, as the Nigerian capital’s concrete structures become a stage for the music genre

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Nigerian House Committee Summons Binance CEO Over Alleged 'Suspicious Flows' On Exchange

A Nigerian House committee has summoned Binance's CEO with an ultimatum to appear before the panel on or before Monday after he allegedly refused to make an appearance in earlier invitations.

The Guardian - UK

Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – when a clinch is a crime

A gay Nigerian is persecuted by his father and the state in Ibeh’s stylish and moving debut novel

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Kayus Bankole of Young Fathers’ cultural highlights

The Scottish-Nigerian musician on taboo-breaking conversations, brutally honest images of apartheid and where to find the best akara falafel wrap

Al Jazeera

‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally?

As Nigerian and South African music gains international acceptance, Kenya’s absence is provoking a debate back at home.

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Binance Nigeria Accused Of Funneling $26B Untraceable Funds; 2 Senior Execs Reportedly Detained

The Nigerian government reportedly blocked Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and several other crypto trading platforms last week as part of its efforts to curb the Nigerian Naira's downturn.

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Activists Urge Nigeria To Delay Shell's Asset Sale

Activists and environmental groups oppose Shell's sale of onshore assets in Nigeria's Niger Delta, citing environmental concerns and urging resolution befo...

International Business Times

Lagos Gets Sci-Fi Treatment In New Disney+ Series

A new animated Disney series set in a futuristic Lagos has won over its first viewers with a Sci-Fi play on life in the Nigerian megacity.

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Nigeria Faces Nationwide Strike Amid Economic Turmoil

Nigeria's economic challenges spark nationwide strike as citizens face inflation surge and discontent. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

France 24

Nigeria's soaring inflation sparks nationwide protests

Nigeria tries to calm rising inflation and people's anger by hiking up the interest rate as thousands of Nigerians take to the streets. But first: a new date for the Senegalese presidential election, June 2, is put forward by the national dialogue commission, although the talks are boycotted by much…

International Business Times

Simon Ekpa's Journey From Track Athlete To Prime Minister Of The Biafra Republic Government In Exile

Despite moving to a new country in 2007, Simon never forgot about the land he came from and the struggles of his people. He remained active in Biafran circles, both in Finland and elsewhere, and continued supporting the independence movement.

The Hindu

Drugs from Belgium, France landing in Hyderabad, customs dept. told to amp up vigilance

Hyderabad drug bust reveals international drug network involving Nigerian national, with links to Belgium and Paris.

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