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‘I’m not going back’: embattled Chidimma Adetshina to take a break from Mzansi

NIGERIA - Former Miss SA Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina says that she is not eager to return to South Africa because of the tribulations she faced there, instead choosing to continue exploring Nigeria where she has been welcomed with open arms.

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote says he doesn’t own a home outside Nigeria

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says that he does not own any property overseas, as he only owns two houses in Nigeria, as he wants to concentrate on developing and industrialising his native country.

Nigerian singer Rema releases new project titled HEIS, with song HEHEHE

Nigerian singer Rema has announced the arrival of a brand new project titled HEIS out this Thursday (on Mavin Global/Jonzing World/Interscope Records).

Davido, Wizkid reignite long-standing feud with fiery social media exchange

Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Davido are feuding once again, as both musicians took to social media to taunt one another this week.

Nigerian court sentences Chinese national to death for killing girlfriend

A Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese businessman to death after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Ummu Kulthum Sani in 2022.

Nigeria says “not a dime” will be paid to kidnappers who abducted 280 kids

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said "not a dime" will be paid to kidnappers to release over 280 school children abducted last week. The kidnappers, who contacted the families, are demanding a ransom of 1bn naira ($600,000; £470,000).

Tributes flow for Mr Ibu as Nollywood actor John Okafor dies in Lagos

Veteran actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who was loved for his comic roles in movies and skits, was confirmed dead on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at a hospital in Lagos. He was said to have suffered a cardiac arrest.

Buhari’s signature forged to withdraw US$6m from Central Bank of Nigeria

Nigeria is seeking Interpol's help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature of then President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigerians taunt South Africans with Tyla’s song Water after Afcon victory

In the clip, the Super Eagles fans taunt their rivals by pouring liquid over their bodies while singing the hit Water by South African singer Tyla.

Nigeria reach AFCON final after penalty shootout win over South Africa

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa.

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