Nigeria

Alagba, 344-Year-Old Tortoise, "Oldest" In Africa, Dies

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 6, 2019

A tortoise whose royal owners claimed was 344 years old years old has died in the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogbomosho, southwest Nigeria, a spokesman said Saturday.

Removed Hundreds Of Accounts From Indonesia, UAE, Nigeria, Egypt: Facebook

World News | Reuters | Friday October 4, 2019

Facebook Inc has announced it removed hundreds of pages, groups and accounts on its platforms for "coordinated inauthentic behavior" linked to three operations in Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Nigeria.

Frank Lampard Trusts Young Guns For Chelsea Champions League Bid

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 16, 2019

Frank Lampard said he "believed and trusted" in striker Tammy Abraham as he prepared to unleash his young players against Valencia in Champions League.

Boy's Incredible Stunt While Balancing On Unicycle Impresses Viewers

Offbeat | Monday September 16, 2019

A video shared by Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner shows a boy pulling off an incredible stunt while balancing on a unicycle. In the video, the boy - a student of Nigeria's GKB Unicycle Academy - is seen flipping four bowls onto his head while riding a unicycle.

Everton Complete Busy Transfer Window With Alex Iwobi Signing

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019

Alex Iwobi capped 36 times by Nigeria, scored 15 goals in 149 appearances for Arsenal after making his first-team debut in 2015.

Gallery Go Launched as a Lightweight Google Photos Replacement, Now Available in Google Play Store

Gaurav Shukla | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Gallery Go is the latest app to join Google’s Go-branded apps that work without requiring too much data or storage. Gallery Go is now available in the Play Store for all Android devices running version 8.1 (Oreo) or above worldwide.

Man Jumps On Plane Wing As It Prepares For Takeoff In Nigeria

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 20, 2019

A man climbed onto the wing of a plane as it prepared for takeoff at an airport in Nigeria's Lagos city, causing panic among passengers, authorities said.

Odion Ighalo Boosts Golden Boot Hopes As Nigeria Finish Third

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 18, 2019

Nigeria maintained their perfect record in third place playoffs at the Cup of Nations having won six other matches between the beaten semi-finalists.

Riyad Mahrez Stunner Sends Algeria Into Africa Cup Of Nations Final

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 15, 2019

Algeria will take on Sadio Mane's Senegal for the title on July 19, in a repeat of a group stage clash they won 1-0.

African Cup Of Nations: Senegal Star Sadio Mane Reveals "Absolute Dream" As Tunisia Loom

Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 13, 2019

Sadio Mane says helping Liverpool win the Champions League was special, but his "absolute dream" is parading the Africa Cup of Nations trophy

Airtel Africa's Delayed $4.4 Billion Nigeria listing to Go Ahead on July 8

Reuters | Saturday July 6, 2019

Airtel Africa aims to list on the Nigerian bourse on Monday, one of the financial advisors arranging the issue said, after the exchange postponed the listing which had been scheduled for Friday.

5 Indian Sailors Kidnapped By Pirates In Nigeria To Return Today

India News | ANI | Monday July 1, 2019

Five Indian sailors who were kidnapped from a ship in Nigeria earlier this year, will return to Mumbai today following their release, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.

Five Indian Sailors Kidnapped In Nigeria Released, Say Officials

India News | ANI | Saturday June 29, 2019

Five Indian sailors, who were kidnapped from a ship in Nigeria, have been released. Sudeep Chaudhary, Ankit Hooda, Chirag Yadav, Avinash Reddy, and Moogu Ravi, had been kidnapped from a vessel -- MT Apecus -- on April 19, this year.

How Plastic Bottles Are Paying For School In Nigeria

World News | Sanya Jain | Thursday June 13, 2019

A school in Nigeria is accepting plastic bottles in lieu of school fees from parents. The Recycle Pay project allows parents to use plastic waste as currency to pay their children's school fees.

Indian Sailor Among 18 Arrested In Nigeria Over Illegal Oil Export: Report

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2019

An Indian sailor and 17 others were arrested by the Nigerian Navy over an attempt to illegally export stolen crude oil to Ghana, according to a report.