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'A historic blow': 1.8 tons of cocaine seized, five arrested in Nigerian raid
It has been described as the country's largest ever drug bust.
Nigeria seizes donkey genitals to be smuggled to Hong Kong
Sacks of the donkey male genitals were seized at the international airport in Lagos.
Italians react with horror after man beaten to death
Slain man's lawyer said he was attacked after complimenting a woman for her beauty.
Outrage as immigrant beaten to death, bystanders film it
Alika Ogorchukwu was murdered in broad daylight in Italy after an exchange went wrong.
Nigeria jailbreak: Hundreds escape 'most fortified' prison
The Islamic State WA Province extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
Monkeypox cases triple in Europe
More than 5000 cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide.
'Serious trouble': Viral video reveals embattled Nigeria falling apart
A viral video has put the spotlight on the growing chaos engulfing Nigeria.
Nigerians in NZ heartbroken at church shooting
Many Kiwi Nigerians are from the region where diabolical shooting happened.
'Our hearts are heavy': Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack
Many children were reportedly among the dead after gunmen targeted a church.
Gruesome find on runway forces all flights to be diverted
Airport forced to divert flights after a gruesome discovery made on the runway.
African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US
Scientists say the spread of cases suggest it might be developing differently in the West.
'Serious outbreak': Emergency WHO summit as monkeypox virus spreads
The key concern is how the virus — usually concentrated in West Africa — may be spreading.
Govt wanted him out: Christian convert fearing for life wins right to stay in NZ
A Nigerian man whose home is too dangerous for him is allowed to stay in New Zealand.
Russia halts 'threat to security' resolution on climate change
UN Security Council resolution cast out with support of India while China abstains.
Thousands of Boko Haram members surrendered. They moved in next door
New York Times: Fighters have been relocated to a city they once terrorised.
Gunmen release kidnapped Nigerian students 3 months later
Gunmen release some of the children kidnapped from a school back in May.
West African Covid cases escalate as vaccination rates remain low
Cases are increasing in West Africa as region's vaccinations lag behind richer nations.
Armed bandits in Nigeria snatch 140 students and three babies
Over 1,000 schoolchildren have been kidnapped in the country over the past seven months.
Kiwis listed second in countries rated by return to normality during Covid
The Economist has developed a 'normalcy index', which ranks nations by their progress.
More than 150 feared drowned in Nigeria boat disaster
The boat broke up and sank as it was travelling in Nigeria's northern Kebbi state.
Refugee African kid stuns with chess talent in the US
10-year-old homeless refugee is on track to become one of the world's best in his field.
Nigeria's boarding schools become a hunting ground for kidnappers
New York Times: Northern Nigeria's kidnap-for-ransom industry is growing.
Students abducted from Nigerian school 2 weeks ago freed
Thirty-eight of a reported 42 abductees have been released, governor says.
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls taken in mass abduction
Police and the military have begun joint operations to rescue the girls after the attack.
Boko Haram militants attack Christians on Christmas Eve, killing 11
Security agencies had warned of an increased risk of attack during the holiday season.
Freed pupils in Nigeria tell of ordeal with kidnappers
Schoolboys threatened at gunpoint and forced into the jungle.
At least 300 abducted Nigerian schoolboys freed - official
Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the mass abduction.
Hundreds of students missing after Nigerian school attack
Armed bandits arrived at the boarding school after dark and began shooting, locals say.
Military rescues US citizen kidnapped in Niger
The man had been taken by armed kidnappers who demanded a ransom from his family.
UK Special Forces take control of 'hijacked' ship
The Nigerian stowaways had threatened to kill the crew before Special Forces intervened.
Why Nigeria is now erupting
New York Times: Protests started with anger over police brutality have now broadened.
Reports protesters shot dead in Nigeria
Video shown on TV in Nigeria appeared to capture live rounds fired on protesters.
Explosive ass-ault: Boko Haram turns to donkey bombs
Top official survives animal attack as tensions rise in African conflict.