Cynthia Erivo Plays Glinda in ‘Nigerian Wicked’ Sketch on ‘SNL U.K.’: ‘She Wants a BBL That Defies Gravity’
Cynthia Erivo spoofed “Wicked” during her stint hosting “SNL U.K.,” this time taking on the role of Glinda in “Nigerian Wicked.” Alongside Ayoade Bamgboye as Elphaba, Erivo — dressed in a blonde wig a
Culture
variety.com
24.10.2026
Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.10.2026
Panel finds that 37 suspected illegal miners suffocated in overcrowded cell in Nigeria
A Nigerian government investigation panel has found that 37 suspected illegal miners suffocated in an overcrowded cell last month
World
abcnews.com
27.10.2026
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.10.2026
Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62
Bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles.
World
aljazeera.com
27.10.2026
At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria
Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria
World
abcnews.com
27.10.2026
At least 62 killed and thousands displaced in gunmen attack in Nigeria
At least 62 people have been killed after an attack in northeastern Nigeria, the country's emergency agency said.
World
news.sky.com
27.10.2026
TotalEnergies completes $800M sale of Nigeria Renaissance JV stake
Azerbaijan
trend.az
27.10.2026
Woman treated for Ebola in Nigeria is evacuated to Switzerland
A woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland, authorities say.
World
news.sky.com
26.10.2026
Swiss Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland
A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland with her husband
World
abcnews.com
26.10.2026
Eni completes sale of Nigerian subsidiary AENR to Apex Global Energy
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.10.2026
Nigeria’s missing: Families in the northeast still wait for answers
People across northeastern Nigeria continue searching for loved ones who went missing during years of violence.
World
aljazeera.com
25.10.2026
Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.10.2026
Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria, police say
Nigerian police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village in Taraba State.
World
aljazeera.com
25.10.2026
Nigerian president launches reelection bid during a cost-of-living crisis and a fractured opposition
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has launched his reelection campaign during a cost-of-living crisis and a fractured opposition
World
abcnews.com
24.10.2026
Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus
Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in UgandaAn Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman who has not travelled to the epicentre o
World
theguardian.com
23.10.2026
Authorities investigating whether first Kenyan and Nigerian Ebola cases crossed paths
Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.
World
npr.org
23.10.2026
Uganda says it has no active Ebola cases, but infections in Kenya and Nigeria are prompting fresh scrutiny
Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria crossed paths at Uganda's main airport as conflicting accounts cloud the source of one infection.
World
dw.com
23.10.2026
Pulaku: The two faces of Nigeria’s vigilantes
Allegations of torture and abuse shadow a Fulani-led vigilante group despite its role in clamping down on kidnappers.
World
aljazeera.com
23.10.2026
Africa faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHO
The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Africa faced a "complex" Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in the west of the continent.
Health
france24.com
23.10.2026