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Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Published On 29 Jun 2026
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Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria
Published On 26 Jun 2026
They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026
Published On 25 Jun 2026
The women peacekeepers reforming gang violence in northeastern Nigeria
Published On 23 Jun 2026
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Post-apartheid South Africa: 50 years after Soweto riots, what has changed?
Published On 16 Jun 2026
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‘We were herded like animals’: Freed from Boko Haram captivity
Published On 14 Jun 2026
Video Duration 02 minutes 34 seconds 02:34
Nigeria killed more than 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year, president says
Published On 12 Jun 2026
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Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests
Published On 11 Jun 2026
Video Duration 00 minutes 46 seconds 00:46
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
Published On 10 Jun 2026

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Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in final World Cup warmup game – updates

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A reminder of Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Published on 10 Jun 2026
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One day to go: Five key talking points before World Cup kicks off

Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.

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Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.

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Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?

It’s not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.

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Nigerian forces rescue 360 captives from Boko Haram

Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives, including women and children from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno State.

Army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno state

Two infants succumbed to the ‘harsh conditions’ of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, says army.

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Video: Teachers in northern Nigeria protest abduction of school children

Teachers in north-eastern Nigeria held protests, demanding stronger protection for learning institutions.

Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people, including 18 foreigners

It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.

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Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One

Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One

Years after dropping out, women in northern Nigeria return to the classroom

Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.

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