In line with the ECOWAS sanctions, Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger, according to Nigerien Electricity Company (Nigelec).
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NIGERIA: First Case Of Anthrax Recorded
Nigeria has recorded index cases of anthrax, a bacterial disease that affects domestic and wild animals and can infect human beings.
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HUNGARY: Nigerian National Extradited From Hungary To America On Fraud Charges
A 31-year-old Nigerian national Uchenna Christian Nlemchi, has been extradited from Hungary to the United States to face charges related to fraud.
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SWITZERLAND: Six Police Officers On Trial Over Nigerian’s Death
Six police officers appeared in court on Monday on trial in Switzerland on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a Nigerian man five years ago.
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UK: Burna Boy’s History Making Gig Enjoys Rave Reviews
Burna Boy made history over the weekend when he became the first African artist to headline an 80,000 capacity stadium show in the UK.
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UK: New Student Visa Reform Made Official
Foreign postgraduate students on non-research courses visa will no longer be able to bring family members with them to the UK, under new immigration curbs.
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Nigeria-born Yemi Mobolade Becomes First Black Mayor Of Colorado Springs
Nigeria born Yemi Mobolade, an independent, made history as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs after defeating long-time Republican politician Wayne Williams by 14 points in a Tuesday runoff.
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NIGERIA: Fugitive Woman Head Of Prostitution Ring Extradited To Italy
A Nigerian woman who has been ‘wanted’ since 2010 has been extradited from Nigeria to Italy. Jeff Joy had been on the list of 100 most dangerous fugitives accused of leading a criminal ring that illegal transporting of Nigerian girls to Italy, the Netherlands for prostitution.
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FAKE NURSING DIPLOMA: 18 Nurses Of Nigerian Descent Named In Fake Nursing Certificates
The Texas Board of Nursing has filed formal charges against 23 nurses practicing in the US court for obtaining educational credentials through fraudulent means, eighteen of the accused nurses are Nigerians.
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NIGERIA: Teaching In Mother Tongue To Replace English language In Primary Schools
A new policy aimed at promoting the teaching of primary school pupils in mother tongue has been issued in Nigeria. The move abolishes the use of English language forced on the educational system in the colonial era.
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