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Nigerian politician and wife facing jail over organ-harvesting plot involving UK hospital

Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and medical 'middleman' Dr Obinna Obeta were found guilty following a landmark trial at the Old Bailey.

Daily Record

Nigerian politician found guilty in UK organ harvesting plot

A senior Nigerian politician and his wife have been found guilty of conspiring to transport a street trader to the U.K. as part of an organ-harvesting plot

The Independent UK

‘There is a level of complacency’: trial exposes UK’s vulnerability to organ harvesting

Conviction of a Nigerian politician, his wife and a doctor for organ trafficking highlights need for robust vetting by hospitals

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Nigerian politician and wife facing jail after ‘landmark’ organ-harvesting case

Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty at the Old Bailey.

The Independent UK

Nigerian senator and wife guilty of organ harvesting plot

A wealthy Nigerian politician and his wife are facing jail after being found guilty of an organ harvesting plot involving a London hospital, in a UK legal first.

Evening Standard

Biafran separatist leader's brother loses London court challenge against UK

Jailed Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu's family lost a legal challenge against the British government in a London court on Thursday over his continuing detention in Nigeria.

Reuters

Senior Nigerian politician and wife guilty of organ harvesting plot

The Old Bailey heard that a street trader from Lagos had been brought to the UK with the intention of transplanting one of his kidneys for cash.

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Wealthy couple guilty of plotting to bring man to UK to harvest kidney for daughter

A wealthy Nigerian senator and his wife faced a shocking trial at the Old Bailey, accused of plotting to traffic a young man to the UK to harvest his kidney for their daughter

Daily Mirror

Wealthy Nigerian senator and wife guilty of plot to harvest organs as sick daughter cleared

Court hears 21-year-old street trader from Lagos was brought to UK and offered £7,000 for kidney

The Independent UK

Nigerian politician, wife, and a doctor guilty of organ trafficking to UK

Four convicted of conspiring to exploit a man for his kidney in first verdict of its kind under Modern Slavery Act

The Guardian - UK

‘Women get it done’: Ireti Kingibe, Abuja’s new senator, plans for progressive Nigeria

Up and coming politician will focus on wealth redistribution, female representation and healthcare access

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria's president-elect denies being unwell, says resting after campaign

Nigeria's president-elect Bola Tinubu on Wednesday dismissed Nigerian media reports of ill health, his campaign saying he had travelled abroad to rest and plan his transition programme after a "very exhaustive" presidential election campaign.

Reuters

UN: Many African children at risk from lack of clean water

In Nigeria’s teeming city of Lagos, children in the Makoko area swim and play in filthy water surrounded by garbage

The Independent UK

Folarin Balogun's international saga takes fresh twist after England U21 withdrawal

Reims striker Folarin Balogun, who's on loan from Premier League leaders Arsenal, is subject to an international tug of war, with the 21-year-old able to play for England, the USA and Nigeria

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Opposition files petition against Nigerian election result

Nigeria’s opposition has filed a petition in court against the ruling party’s victory in the West African nation’s presidential election

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Obi petitions court over disputed presidential election

Labour Party candidate heads to Supreme Court to challenge ruling party candidate’s victory in February poll.

Reuters

Nigeria's Obi, Atiku challenge presidential election results

Nigeria's two main opposition leaders on Tuesday filed petitions seeking to cancel results from last month's disputed presidential election, court papers showed, to begin what could be a legal battle lasting several months.

AFP

Nigeria's ruling party wins majority of states in local election

Lagos (AFP) - Nigeria's ruling party has won the majority of governorships contested in last weekend's elections, results showed Tuesday, following a ballot marred by violence, intimidation and vote buying.

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US aid worker and French journalist held hostage in Sahel region released

In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamist extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted almost two years ago, have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital.…

Reuters

Nigeria's two big parties dominate governorship elections

Nigeria's two biggest parties won the majority of states in weekend governorship polls, official figures showed on Monday, maintaining their political dominance following elections in which European Union observers said 21 people died from violence.

The Conversation

Beans are a favourite food in Nigeria - 4 safe ways to preserve them

The beans known as oloyin in Yoruba, or as cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), are a favourite food among Nigerians, who eat them in a variety of dishes including soups and stews or as a standalone side dish.

AFP

Nigerian ruling party keeps powerful Lagos post after tense local polls

Lagos (AFP) - Nigeria's ruling party held onto the powerful Lagos governor post on Monday, following local elections at the weekend that observers said were marked by violent intimidation, thuggery and vote buying.

Daily Mirror

Airline passenger smuggled 83,000 cigarettes into UK avoiding £28,000 duty tax bill

Samuel Onyemenam has his suitcases X-rayed after he arrived on a flight from Nigeria at Newcastle International Airport where border control officers found the £28k haul

Reuters

Lagos governor re-elected in victory for Nigeria ruling party

The governor of Lagos easily won re-election in low turn-out local voting, figures showed on Sunday, a victory for Nigeria's ruling party just weeks after the commercial capital backed the opposition in a disputed presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria counts votes after tense local elections

Vote counting was underway in Nigeria on Sunday following local elections marred by reports of violence, bribery and signs of low turnout.

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