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A Nigerian influencer who posted photos of his life of luxury amassing 2.5 million Instagram followers was kidnapped by the FBI from Dubai, his lawyer has claimed. In June Ramon Olorunwa Abbas – known to his followers as Ray Hushpuppi – and another man – Jacob Ponle (aka Mr Woodberry) – were both arrested in Dubai … Read more
Nigeria-born convicted drug dealer is allowed to remain in the UK because his stepdaughter is seeking gender reassignment surgery and needs ‘continuing support’ from him Man, in his 30s, was given 27-month jail term for conspiring to supply cannabis The man said deportation would be ‘unduly harsh’ on his British family His stepdaughter had been … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing African leaders to face up to the realities of their own countries’ healthcare systems. Dramatic travel restrictions imposed across the continent will see rich and poor alike reliant on the same doctors and resources available in their home country. Africa has collectively confirmed 8,039 cases of coronavirus with 338 deaths, … Read more
Four multi-national companies – Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever are responsible for half a million tonnes of plastic pollution in six countries per year. A study by international relief agency Tearfund is the first to quantify the amount of plastic waste burnt in Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico, India, China and The Philippines. The plastic being burnt by the … Read more
Lockdowns have begun across Africa as coronavirus cases rose above 1,000. Nigeria announced it is closing airports to all incoming international flights for one month in the continent’s most populous country. Rwanda said all unnecessary movements outside the home are banned for two weeks as of midnight except for essential services such as healthcare and … Read more
Gas explosion in Lagos leaves at least 15 people dead and around 50 buildings destroyed, Nigerian authorities said 15 bodies have been recovered. Houses and lorries were torched in the blast The blast happened at around 8:00 am (0700 GMT) in the district of Abule Ado It was caused by a truck that ‘hit gas … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Lupita Nyong’o sports gold-tipped braids as she celebrates 37th birthday with friends in Nigeria By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 02:29 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 02:29 GMT, 2 March 2020 She’s an Oscar-winning actress and is currently in Nigeria filming her new project. And on Sunday, Lupita Nyong’o shared a stunning selfie to … Read more
Heartbreaking footage showing an endangered manatee being tied up and dragged along a dirt road as it frantically tries to escape has sparked outcry in Nigeria. Seven men were filmed pulling the manatee with ropes as its skin scraped across the ground and it frantically tried to stop the dragging with its flippers. The country’s environment … Read more