# Nigeria

All time

Minister Simon Coveney calls on Nigerian authorities to investigate violence against protesters

Amnesty International said that at least 12 peaceful protesters were killed in an incident involving the Nigerian army this week.

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Oct 24th 2020, 8:30 AM

# Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria’s president blames ‘hooliganism’ for deaths of civilians

An official toll says 51 civilians, 11 policemen and seven soldiers have been killed during unrest linked to protests about police abuse.

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Oct 24th 2020, 7:55 AM

# Lagos

Nigeria’s president addresses nation on unrest but doesn't mention protesters’ deaths

Nigeria has been gripped by protests against police brutality.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 10:21 PM

# end sars

Explainer: What is happening in Nigeria?

Several people have been killed by security forces amid ongoing protests against police brutality.

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Oct 21st 2020, 1:32 PM

# Lagos

Nigeria security forces fire on protesters as curfew imposed amid widespread demonstrations

Defiant protesters at the scene had sung the national anthem and pledged to remain out on the streets despite the stay-at-home order.

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Oct 21st 2020, 7:35 AM

# Frozen Assets

Irish government to return €5.5m in funds misappropriated by former Nigerian leader

The government said the funds were frozen in a Dublin-based bank account.

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Aug 13th 2020, 8:22 PM

# Remittances

Minister writes to Grealish asking him to clarify 'apparent ethnic basis' of Nigerian money statement

The Galway West TD singled out Nigeria while raising questions in the Dáil about money being sent out of Ireland.

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Nov 25th 2019, 12:17 PM

# Nigeria

World Bank says remittance estimates from Ireland to Nigeria are not reliable

There is an “urgent need” to improve such data collection, the organisation said.

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Nov 14th 2019, 3:15 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: No, €3.5 billion was not sent to Nigeria by people living in Ireland over the past eight years

The claim was made by independent TD Noel Grealish in the Dáil yesterday.

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Nov 13th 2019, 6:16 PM

# Kaduna

Hundreds of boys and men freed from 'torture house' in Nigeria

Victims at the facility were found padlocked to car hubcaps and had their hands and feet chained.

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Sep 27th 2019, 7:30 PM

# Late Late Show

Man City's Mahrez hits late winner to send Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations final

Senegal await in the decider which will take place on Friday.

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Jul 14th 2019, 10:16 PM

# AFCON

Holders crash out as Arsenal star Iwobi grabs winner to send Nigeria through

Nigeria beat holders Cameroon 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie.

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Jul 6th 2019, 9:27 PM

# Upset

Ranked 108th in the world, Madagascar stun Nigeria to seal Africa Cup of Nations progress

Unbeaten Madagascar defeated the Super Eagles 2-0 to top Group B on Sunday.

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Jun 30th 2019, 9:16 PM

# Up and Running

Ruthless Norway make Nigeria pay for first-half errors

Norway join hosts France at the top of Group A.

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Jun 8th 2019, 10:46 PM

# Lagos

Eight killed and dozens injured after building housing 'illegal school' collapses in Nigeria

Reports suggested that dozens of children were trapped inside the building.

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Mar 13th 2019, 10:33 PM

# throwback

‘We beat the British Army 37-0. A few weeks later we won against Germany and were European champions’

Goalkeeper Dean Delany reflects on winning the U18 European Championships in Cyprus and playing in the 1999 World Youth Cup in Nigeria under Brian Kerr.

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Dec 23rd 2018, 9:00 AM

# buhari

'It's the real me': Nigerian president denies he was replaced by a lookalike

The rumours stem from the president’s ill health.

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Dec 3rd 2018, 10:09 AM

# a matter of complexion

Skin bleaching in Africa: Teens are using injectables as the trend sees worrying growth

For many Nigerians, it is seen as a “standard procedure”.

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Aug 11th 2018, 10:30 AM

# One carl ikeme

Wolves goalkeeper retires after year-long battle with leukemia

Tributes have been made as 32-year-old Nigeria international Carl Ikeme is hanging up his boots following advice from doctors.

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Jul 27th 2018, 4:47 PM

# emotional toll

'I played while my father was in the hands of bandits': Mikel reveals kidnap ordeal overshadowed Argentina clash

The Nigerian captain was told to call kidnappers hours before last Tuesday’s World Cup group D meeting kicked off.

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Jul 3rd 2018, 12:35 PM

# El Diez

Maradona receives treatment after Argentina's dramatic win

The Argentina icon required treatment after his nation reached the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Jun 27th 2018, 12:01 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Nigeria v Argentina, World Cup

Nigeria take on Argentina, with both sides’ World Cup hopes in the balance.

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Jun 26th 2018, 7:09 PM

# Last Chance Saloon

On the brink, Argentina handed a final shot at World Cup salvation

Leo Messi and the rest of Jorge Sampaoli’s troubled squad have one final shot at redemption against Nigeria on Tuesday.

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Jun 25th 2018, 7:56 AM

# Super Eagles

Brilliant Musa double inspires Nigeria to victory as Group D is blown wide open

Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa sent the Super Eagles into second place with an impressive brace against Iceland.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 5:57 PM

# worldie

Sublime! Ahmed Musa's outrageous half-volley is one of the goals of the World Cup

The forward’s 14th goal for his country is surely a goal of the competition contender.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 5:23 PM

# Clobber

'Football doesn't give room for any of this' - Babayaro hits out at 'fashionista' Eagles at World Cup

Nigeria’s eye-catching kits have drawn more attention than any other at the tournament, but, sadly the same can’t be said of their football so far.

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Jun 19th 2018, 8:19 AM

# top of the table

Luka Modric on the scoresheet as Croatia ease to victory and go top of Group D

An own goal and a Luca Modric penalty handed Croatia all three points in Kaliningrad.

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Jun 16th 2018, 9:56 PM

# Review

Impressive England go 9 games unbeaten with World Cup warm-up win

Goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane saw the Three Lions earn a victory over Nigeria.

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Jun 2nd 2018, 7:59 PM

# Super Eagles

Nigeria's new World Cup kit sells out after three million pre-orders ahead of England friendly

The Super Eagles are in action at Wembley this evening, with their new kit for the World Cup proving popular with supporters.

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Jun 2nd 2018, 4:59 PM

# Miracle

Irish nurse helps deliver baby boy on board rescue ship

The mother had been kidnapped in Libya and was subjected to regular beatings before she escaped.

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May 28th 2018, 9:07 AM

# Nigeria

Over 100 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram freed

110 schoolgirls in Dapchi, northeast Nigeria were kidnapped just over a month ago.

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Mar 21st 2018, 1:22 PM

# ebola's cousin

Nigeria struggles to contain spread of Lassa fever after 110 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 353 Lassa cases since 1 January.

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Mar 13th 2018, 8:28 AM

# Boko Haram

'Some' girls kidnapped from school by Boko Haram freed by 'gallant officers'

“The rescued girls are now in the custody of the Nigerian Army.”

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Feb 22nd 2018, 7:11 AM

# sickle cell disease

Mother of sick child facing deportation 'turned to prostitution' to pay his medical bills, Supreme Court hears

The young boy (who suffers from sickle cell disease) and his mother have been subject to the order since 2011.

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Jan 22nd 2018, 6:58 PM

# Suicide attacks

Boko Haram used 135 children in 'perverse death missions' this year

Children in Nigeria and the Chad Basin are being viewed with increasing paranoia at checkpoints as they are thought to be the carriers of explosives.

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Dec 29th 2017, 8:15 PM