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Coach Eric Chelle names an enlarged 39-man provisional squad for Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

A Nigerian cocaine dealer cannot be deported to his home country due to mental health reasons, as the psychiatric care in Africa is deemed inadequate.

Tragedy strikes as a tanker explosion claims many lives in Nigeria.

Open Doors organization has reported a rise in persecution and discrimination against Christians, with an increase of 15 million individuals facing such challenges compared to the previous year.

Turkish customs officials intercepted a living baby gorilla at Istanbul airport, surprising everyone. The gorilla was found in a wooden crate with air holes, wearing an old t-shirt.

At least 27 people have died in a boat accident near the Nigerian capital Abuja, with over 100 still missing. The boat, carrying around 200 passengers to a market in the state of Niger, capsized for unknown reasons. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst challenging conditions.

The situation in Mozambique is escalating as protests continue and the President seeks safety in a coastal town.

With the selection of Kemi Badenoch as the new leader of the Conservative Party, lively debates are anticipated to return to the British Parliament. Badenoch's outspoken nature promises to challenge Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer, injecting energy back into the weekly question sessions.

At least 94 people have died when a crashed truck carrying fuel exploded in northern Nigeria.

A zookeeper in Nigeria was attacked and killed by a lion while bringing food to the animal in a wildlife park, witnesses say.