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WORLDSep 1937 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claimAuthorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak. However, some reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation may have contributed to the deaths. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Olukoya.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 19CAF Inter-club competitions: Why Nigerian clubs failBy Douglas Baye-Osagie dbayeosagie@yahoo.com This season, Nigeria was represented by four clubs on the continent. Rangers International and Rivers United in the CAF Champions League, and Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup. The story is already familiar – while two have bowed out in their very first game of the tournament, […] The post CAF Inter-club competitions: Why Nigerian clubs fail appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 18Breaking the blue ceiling: Stella Okuyiga’s eyewitness account of Nigeria’s first policewomen, By Godwin OnyeacholemAs a memoir, it presents the remarkable life of a woman who joined the police as a young recruit and retired more than 30 years later as a deputy commissioner… As an inspirational work, it speaks to young women considering careers in policing and public service. It reminds them that institutions become stronger when opportunity […] The post Breaking the blue ceiling: Stella Okuyiga’s eyewitness account of Nigeria’s first policewomen, By Godwin Onyeacholem appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 18Nigerian police probe deaths of 37 illegal mining suspects in custodynagamesekhobor · india
WORLDSep 1837 Miners in Nigeria Die in Police Custody, Sparking ProtestsNYT World
WORLDSep 18At least 37 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custodyAfricanews [en]
WORLDSep 18Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspectsOfficials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 1837 suspects of illegal mining died in cell in NigeriaNOS Buitenland
WORLDSep 17JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slotsWith the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slotsWith the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17England 0-3 Nigeria: Falconets cruise into World Cup quarter-finalsThe result is Nigeria’s second victory at the tournament and extends their impressive scoring record to 13 goals in four matches The post England 0-3 Nigeria: Falconets cruise into World Cup quarter-finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into NigeriaThe South African woman was arrested by NDLEA operatives on 6 July at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after 14 large blocks of heroin were found in her luggage. The post Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finalsNigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0. The post Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17Nigerian man, Babatunde who masturbated in front of woman on UK train jailedA Nigerian man and registered sex offender, Babatunde has been jailed in the UK after exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman on a train travelling towards Manchester. The post Nigerian man, Babatunde who masturbated in front of woman on UK train jailed appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into NigeriaThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years imprisonment for smuggling 5.75 kg of heroin into Nigeria. The post South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17Nigeria vs England: Five players who could decide crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 clashThe Falconets and Young Lionesses arrive at the knockout stage with different strengths but a similar objective: surviving one more round at the World Cup The post Nigeria vs England: Five players who could decide crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Coach reflects on Nigeria’s flying start at WAFU B Girls tournamentDespite the comfortable scoreline, Busari believes Niger’s approach offered his players valuable lessons, particularly with the Flamingos set to face an even bigger challenge at the World Cup The post Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Coach reflects on Nigeria’s flying start at WAFU B Girls tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16INTERVIEW: Why Nigerians remain vulnerable to xenophobia in South Africa; how governments can change the narrative — Acting High Commissioner Temitope Ajayi“Many people entered South Africa legally but later became undocumented because of ...” The post INTERVIEW: Why Nigerians remain vulnerable to xenophobia in South Africa; how governments can change the narrative — Acting High Commissioner Temitope Ajayi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16Flamingos begin WAFU B campaign with 5-0 demolition of NigerThe Flamingos will now seek to build on their emphatic opening victory as they continue their campaign in the regional competition. The post Flamingos begin WAFU B campaign with 5-0 demolition of Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16NCDMB hosts 5th edition of book reading programme, tasks Nigerians on culture of learningThe event attracted leading lights of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Bayelsa State Chapter, their counterparts of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as well as academics and university undergraduates The post NCDMB hosts 5th edition of book reading programme, tasks Nigerians on culture of learning appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84.Olu Jacobs était l'un des acteurs nigérians les plus reconnus, dont la carrière s'est étendue sur plusieurs décennies.BBC Afrique
WORLDSep 16Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power ministerMinister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday said some Nigerians had asked him to “slow down” with the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers were now working continuously. The post Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 166 countries where Nigerians, other foreigners can get 10-yr multiple-entry visaFor frequent international travellers, a long-validity multiple-entry visa can eliminate the need to apply for a new visa before every trip. The post 6 countries where Nigerians, other foreigners can get 10-yr multiple-entry visa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 16Olu Jacobs, veteran of Nigerian and British screen, dies aged 84Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Wednesday.Africanews [en]