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Three killed, 19 injured in explosion in east Nigeria
Lagos: At least three people were killed and 19 others were injured when an explosion hit east Nigeria’s Taraba state, local police said. The incident happened on Tuesday at a crowded restaurant…
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Officials confirm 136 students abducted from Nigeria school
Lagos: Authorities have confirmed that 136 students were abducted by gunmen in northern Nigeria earlier this week, including some as young as 5 years old, the school’s owner said Thursday. Gunmen on…
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Boat accident on Nigerian river kills 60, more feared dead
Lagos: Nigerian authorities confirmed that at least 60 people have died in a boat accident on the Niger River and that 83 missing passengers are also feared dead. The boat with more…
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WHO assures support for Nigeria on COVID-19 vaccines
Lagos: The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured Nigeria that it will support the country to procure, distribute and administer COVID-19 vaccines. Walter Kazadi Mulomboo, WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, told a…