A Nigerian man was extradited to the US to face prosecution over alleged sextortion of a minor, which led to the victim’s death. Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, 24, from Nigeria’s Osun…
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Nigeria: Music star 2Baba announces separation from wife
Popular Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia has announced his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. 2Baba formarly known as Tuface got married to Annie in 2012. The couple has two daughters…
Nigeria: More than 60 killed in tanker explosion
At least 60 people have been killed and more injured in a fuel tanker explosion in the Dikko area of Niger State in northern Nigeria, according to local authorities. Kumar…
Nigeria: Armed group kills 40 farmers
At least 40 farmers have been killed in an attack by armed groups in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State, according to government officials. Fighters from the Boko Haram group and ISIL (ISIS)…
Nigeria: Boat accident leaves at least 27 dead
At least 27 people died when a boat capsized on the Niger River in central Nigeria, say authorities. The boat was carrying about 200 passengers from the state of Kogi to a food…