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Nigerians say the timing is wrong considering the country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.

Nigerians say the timing is wrong considering the country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years

Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.

Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.

Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

Eight officers have been suspended after the 33-year-old escaped by scaling a wall, police say.

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

Peter Mutharika is picked to run in next year's presidential election by the main opposition DPP.

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang rape to sex work.