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The untold state of Oke-Afa Memorial 23 years after Ikeja Tragedy

January 27, 2002, remains etched in Lagos’ history as a day of unimaginable loss when an armory explosion in Ikeja claimed over 1,000 lives and displaced many. 23 years later, the Oke-Afa…

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Survivors recount horror of Nigeria fuel truck explosion

The bodies of victims of the fuel truck blast in northern Nigeria were buried in a mass grave at a health centre in Dikko, Niger state, on Saturday night. A petrol truck…

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Solar mini-grids give hope to rural Nigeria

Some 90 million Nigerians have no access to electricity. But thanks to solar-powered mini-grids, a growing number of communities in rural areas are now supplied with almost constant power.…

2 weeks ago

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Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 60 in Nigeria

More than 50 dead from the explosion of a truck transporting fuel in Nigeria

At least 60 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said.…

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As drug prices increase, Nigerians turn to herbal remedies

Nigeria's herbal medicines have long been popular, but they have rarely been tested for effectiveness or safety. The country's food and drug agency now says it would consider approving some herbal treatments,…

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Nigerian activist Hauwa Ojeifo on breaking the taboo around mental health

One of the world’s leading advocates for people with mental health issues has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her own struggles and how she's been able to turn them around to help…

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Nigeria: Farmers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack

A government official in the northeastern state of Borno said at least 40 farmers were killed in a weekend attack. He called on the military to "track and deal decisively" with the…

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Destruction in Los Angeles: Palisades wildfire reduces area to ashes

The death toll in the Los Angeles wildfires has climbed to 16 as the relentless blazes continue to rage for a fifth consecutive day, authorities said.…

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China’s foreign minister visits Nigeria

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Nigeria's foreign minister at the Tafawa Balewa House in Abuja, Nigeria. Wang embarked on a four-country trip, making official visits to Namibia, the Republic of…

3 weeks ago

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“We no longer observe sit-at-home in Enugu State,” – Governor Peter Mbah

"We no longer observe sit-at-home in Enugu. Our people go to work every day of the week, and we no longer take orders from non-state actors," - Governor Peter Mbah on IPOB…

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Why abductions in Kenya pose a threat to national security

At least 82 Kenyans have disappeared since protests began in June, including six in the past two weeks. Many people in Kenya fear that the ongoing abductions pose a serious threat to…

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The untold state of Oke-Afa Memorial 23 years after Ikeja Tragedy

Survivors recount horror of Nigeria fuel truck explosion

Solar mini-grids give hope to rural Nigeria

More than 50 dead from the explosion of a truck transporting fuel in Nigeria

As drug prices increase, Nigerians turn to herbal remedies

Nigerian activist Hauwa Ojeifo on breaking the taboo around mental health

Nigeria: Farmers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack

Destruction in Los Angeles: Palisades wildfire reduces area to ashes

China’s foreign minister visits Nigeria

“We no longer observe sit-at-home in Enugu State,” – Governor Peter Mbah

Why abductions in Kenya pose a threat to national security

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