Tag: Nigeria
Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen ‘because of Afcon’
The Africa Cup of Nations schedule is a major reason why Manchester United did not try to sign Victor Osimhen, according to…
Ex-Nigerian minister confronted tycoons who bribed her, court told
A court has heard recordings of a former Nigerian oil minister allegedly confronting two oil tycoons from whom she is…
Nigeria denies report it paid ‘huge’ ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
Nigeria's government has rejected a media report alleging that it paid a "huge" ransom to Islamist militant group Boko Haram…
Nigerians hang on to hope of 2026 World Cup reprieve
There is a mix of hope and frustration as Nigeria supporters await Fifa's decision on allegations that DR Congo fielded…
‘The optics are terrible’: wedding guest list in spotlight as violence grips swathes of Nigeria
It has been described as Nigeria’s wedding of the year – and it is only February. This month, five sons…
Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
With their nets at the ready, tens of thousands of fishermen were poised to take part in a traditional festival…