Soaring living costs have many Nigerian couples rethinking the lavish wedding tradition
Nigeria's lavish wedding tradition is colliding with a cost-of-living crisis, forcing young couples to rethink how they say "I do."
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npr.org
22.09.2026
Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth
The world’s richest Black man says he aims to make Africa more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.
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aljazeera.com
21.09.2026
Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatment
Lawan Mohammed is distraught over the death of his 25-year-old son Sulieman who was found dead in the custody of a Nigerian security agency
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abcnews.com
20.09.2026
37 die in Nigerian custody: Reports blame overcrowding, government disputes claim
Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, w
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france24.com
19.09.2026
Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people
In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol. Local authorities say 'Monkey Shoulder', a locally brewed herbal drin
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france24.com
19.09.2026
Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
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aljazeera.com
19.09.2026
Afrobeats Superstar Davido Announces Residency in Nigeria: ‘This One Is Very, Very Dear to Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his latest album, “Oriadé,” to the stage in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time with a three-night residency at the newly remodeled National
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variety.com
18.09.2026
Survivor recounts panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died
Police fire teargas as protests break out in the city of Minna after the deaths of the suspected illegal goldminersA survivor from a prison cell in Nigeria where 37 suspected illegal goldminers died w
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theguardian.com
18.09.2026
Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.
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aljazeera.com
18.09.2026
Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.
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bbc.co.uk
18.09.2026
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.
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aljazeera.com
18.09.2026
37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria
Nigerian authorities launched an investigation Thursday after 37 suspected illegal miners died in a civil defence detention facility in central Niger state, with conflicting accounts blaming either a
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france24.com
18.09.2026
Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol
Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulatedAt least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment
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theguardian.com
18.09.2026
'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
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bbc.co.uk
18.09.2026
At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease
At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining have been found dead in Nigerian security custody
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abcnews.com
17.09.2026
At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol
At least 48 people have died after consuming a drink in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state
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abcnews.com
17.09.2026
‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Review: A Twisty Nigerian Melodrama That Could Use More Mischief
One of three Nigerian films playing at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” immediately throws the audience into the central dilemma of its plotty narrative. In t
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variety.com
16.09.2026
Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa
Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.
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bbc.co.uk
16.09.2026
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
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bbc.co.uk
16.09.2026
Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport
Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.
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bbc.co.uk
15.09.2026