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French army accused of failing to stop French hostage Olivier Dubois's kidnapping

In tonight's edition: The French army has been accused of trying to piggy-back onto former hostage Olivier Dubois's arrangements to interview a jihadist commander in Mali, but doing little to stop the reporter's eventual abduction. Also, a scientifically-backed report finds that big oil extraction in Nigeria's Bayelsa State has come…

France 24

At least four Nigerians killed in attack on U.S. convoy -Blinken

At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in Nigeria on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that the attack did not appear to be directed at the U.S. mission there.

Reuters

Stan Kroenke transfer prediction emerges after Arsenal player makes huge decision

Arsenal transfer news as Folarin Balogun decides to represent the USMNT over England or Nigeria with the Reims loanee facing an exciting summer amid a potential move

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Gunmen attacked a U.S. convoy in Nigeria, killing 2 consulate staff and 2 policemen

No U.S. citizen was on the trip, but two locals who worked for the U.S. consulate and two policemen were killed, police said.

WEKU

Four killed as gunmen attack US embassy staff convoy in Nigeria

Three other people kidnapped in the attack Nigeria’s Anambra state, according to local police.

Al Jazeera

How to avoid plastic takeout packaging

Street food and takeout result in excess amounts of plastic. How can that be combatted?

Salon

Joe Aribo Rangers transfer return floated after Southampton relegation

The 26-year-old left Ibrox last summer for the lights of the Premier League, with Saints paying up to £10million for the Nigeria international.

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Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun’s switch from England to USA approved by FIFA

The New York-born 21-year-old also qualifies for Nigeria.

The Independent UK

Nigeria’s street food adds to the plastic problem – green leaves offer a solution

Street food is popular in Nigerian cities. Most of the local food delicacies are sold by vendors whose livelihoods depend on informal subsistence activities such as local food production and street food hawking. They are part of Nigeria’s vast informal sector, which accounts for 57.7% of the country’s economy.

The Conversation

Leading Nigerian bank opens French subsidiary in Paris

Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s top financial institutions, has opened a subsidiary in Paris as it seeks to extend its foothold in French-speaking Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Eyeing new global record, Nigerian chef cooks for nearly 100 hours

A Nigerian chef on Monday continued her quest to set a new global record for the longest hours of nonstop cooking after surpassing the current record of 87 hours and 45 minutes

The Independent UK

Islamist insurgents kill three Nigerian, Niger troops, wound 12

Three soldiers from Nigeria and Niger were killed and at least 12 others were injured on Sunday after attacks by Islamist fighters in northeastern Nigeria, two military sources said on Monday.

Reuters

U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Reuters

Nigerian community reveals the horrifying impact of pollution from major oil spill

A 16,000-LITRE oil spill by Shell last summer in Nigeria allegedly polluted drinking water, contaminated farmland and killed hundreds of birds,…

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France 24

Nolywood Week festival in Paris: The best African cinema has to offer

The cinema industry in Nigeria, known as Nollywood, is the second-largest on the planet in terms of films produced, after Bollywood. Over the next few days, the best TV and films from across Africa are being showcased in Paris for the tenth edition of Nollywood Week. The festival celebrates the…

The Guardian - UK

Arinze Ifeakandu wins Dylan Thomas prize for ‘kaleidoscopic reflection of queer life in Nigeria’

The writer took the £20,000 award for writers under 39 with his debut short story collection, God’s Children Are Little Broken Things

France 24

Several killed, including worshippers, in Tunisia synagogue shooting

In tonight's edition: At least five people are killed in Tunisia in a shooting at a synagogue on the island of Djerba. A national guard member opened fire on colleagues and worshippers before being shot dead himself. Also, in northwestern Nigeria, divers in the Shagari river have been desperately searching…

Reuters

Return of Benin Bronzes delayed after Nigerian president's decree

A British university has postponed the return of more than 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria after a presidential decree named a royal ruler as the owner and custodian of all returned artefacts, the head of museums and monuments said on Wednesday.

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The Conversation

Media freedom and democracy: Africans in four countries weigh up thorny questions about state control

In July 2022, BBC Africa Eye released a documentary on gang activity in northwestern Nigeria. The programme, The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara, examined the raids on villages, abductions and murders that have plagued swaths of the country. Notably, it included interviews with so-called bandits, who described their violent actions and…

Dynamite News

17 children dead after boat capsizes in NW Nigeria

At least 17 children have been confirmed dead and many others missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

UK court rules in favour of Shell in Nigerian oil spill case

The case is one of many legal battles Shell has been fighting after residents of oil-producing Niger Delta file suits.

The National (Scotland)

Leon Balogun 'set' for QPR exit as ex-Rangers ace enters final weeks of deal

The Nigeria international signed for the West London club last summer, hooking up with Michael Beale following their time spent together in Glasgow.

The Conversation

Kidnapping in Nigeria: criminalising ransom payment isn't working - families need support

Kidnapping for ransom has become a national security threat in Nigeria. How it’s done varies from targeted individuals, to indiscriminate kidnappings and mass kidnapping in schools and communities.

The Independent UK

Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic ‘to lure’ Victor Osimhen

The United States forward is potential makeweight in bringing the Nigerian star to Stamford Bridge

The Independent UK

Football rumours: Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic to lure Victor Osimhen

The United States forward is potential makeweight in bringing the Nigerian star to Stamford Bridge.

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